Each year, Cross Keys Baptist Church partners with local churches, community organizations, and school districts to host a dynamic and family-focused Back-to-School Bash. This free event is designed to equip and encourage students and their families as they prepare for a successful school year.
What You Can Expect:
🎒 Backpack & Personal Care Item Giveaway
👕 Uniform Distribution (new for 2025 – based on pre-registration)
🏥 Health Services – Vaccine clinic provided by SSM Health
💡 Community Resource Fair – Connect with local nonprofits & service providers
📚 Free Book Giveaway provided by ReadyReaders
🍔 BBQ Lunch hosted by Atonement Lutheran Church Men's Club
🍭 Cotton Candy, Snow Cones, & Popcorn
🎶 DJ & Live Entertainment
🎨 Face Painting & Temporary Tattoos
We believe that strong partnerships make for strong communities. That’s why we invite businesses, churches, nonprofits, and civic groups to be part of this impactful day through various sponsorship and partnership options.
In-Kind Donations: Backpacks, personal care items, school uniforms, or school supplies
Financial Sponsorships: To help offset costs of food, entertainment, and logistics
Volunteer Teams: Help with setup, registration, booths, and family assistance
Host a Booth: Share helpful resources and information with families
✨ Every donation – big or small – helps make this event a success for hundreds of students.