The Mount Vernon District Has Got Your Back (to School)

First day of school is Aug. 19

By Supervisor Dan Storck

Wednesday, July 24, 2024


The new school year brings excitement and new beginnings, but it can also be a challenging time for many families, making sure they have school registration complete, health assessments in order and school supplies purchased. Join me, School Board Member Mateo Dunne, Neighborhood and Community Services and the Lorton Community Action Center at our Back-to-School Community Day on Saturday, Aug. 3 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Lorton Community Center, 9520 Richmond Hwy., for a family-friendly day of fun and to get your back-to-school checklist complete. 

The event will feature free food, music, yard games, a moon bounce and face painting. Enjoy touch-a-truck opportunities and check out the Park Authority’s new Wonder Wagon. Arrive early to receive free giveaways of school supplies! These giveaways are for Fairfax County residents only and proof of home address will be checked. Parents without children present will only receive ONE backpack and parents with children present will receive one bag per child. School supplies will be given away on a first-come, first served basis.

Additionally, enjoy our health fair which will include exhibitors from local schools, the Health Department, INOVA, Community Services Board, Family Services, the Neighborhood and Community Services Care Van, Neighborhood Health, the Medical Care for Children Partnership and more. These agencies will share information about the services they provide to students, youth and families. They will also be available to assist with obtaining public assistance services such as Medicaid, Medicare and SNAP. Get hearing, vision and dental screenings done by the INOVA Lions Club. 

Can’t attend this great event? Fairfax County Public Schools has back-to-school resources available online for the first day of school on Aug. 19. Click on the links below for resources: