Athens Getting Ready For Back-to-School Bash

Have a blast at the bash. Athens ISD Parent Liaison Yadira Chairez (left) and HELP Center Executive Director Leslie Saunders show off some of the supplies that will be given to pre-qualified students at Saturday’s big Back-to-School Bash. The family friendly event, held this Saturday from 9 a.m.-11 a.m. at Athens High School, is open to all AISD students and parents. Free hotdog meals will be served, along with snowcones and popcorn. Bounce houses will be on site, along with information tables covering topics such as healthy eating. High school students will also be able to pick up packets to be filled out in advanced of their schedule pick-up on Aug. 21. (Toni Garrard Clay/AISD)