back to school
Tuesday, Sept. 2 Monroe County: School begins for Brighton, Gates-Chili, Rush-Henrietta, and Webster Ontario County: School begins for Bloomfield Livingston County: School begins for Mount Morris Wayne County: School begins for Lyons and Wayne Central School District Wednesday, Sept. 3 Monroe County: School begins for Greece, Fairport, Brockport, East Rochester, Hilton, Penfield, Spencerport, Honeoye Falls-Lima, and Wheatland-Chili. Ontario County: School begins for Geneva, Honeoye, Red Jacket, and grades first through 12th in Victor Livingston County: School begins for Avon […]
Office of Violence Prevention back-to-school event The City of Rochester’s Office of Violence Prevention is giving out free school supplies at a community event on Wednesday at the Rochester Community Sports Complex on Oak Street. People at the event can also learn about job training, youth programs, meditation, conflict resolution, emotional wellness, and more. There […]
The majority of parents (68%) feel pressure to spend on optional back-to-school shopping and activities, according to a new Yahoo/YouGov poll of 1,729 U.S. adults. And any parent will tell you, back-to-school spending goes well beyond the class supply list, as we shell out for everything from youth sports fees to after-school care and more. […]
On Sunday, August 31st, the Baddies Gone Wild team and Daisy Dukes are hosting a community-focused event, the Daisy and Kids Backpack Giveaway, in Rochester, NY. The event will take place at Vast Variety JVM, located at 523 East Ridge Rd, Rochester, NY 14621, and begins at 1 PM—running until supplies are gone. Event Highlights: […]
Back-to-School Shopping Study 2025 Study Overview The National Student Trends Institute conducted a survey of 2,500 parents and 1,000 college students across the U.S. in July 2025 to analyze spending habits, shopping preferences, and emotional attitudes around back-to-school shopping. Spending Habits Average family spending: $378 per K–12 student (↑ 8% from 2024). College students: $642 […]
Several McDonald’s locations in the Rochester area are hosting back-to-school events, offering free backpacks filled with school supplies to students. Events run from August 18–20 at various locations in Spencerport, Williamson, Rochester, Manchester, Geneva, Waterloo, and Wolcott. 8/18, 10AM-12PM — 44 Nichols St, Spencerport 8/19, 2-4PM — Route 104 + Route 21, Williamson 8/19, 9:30AM-11:30AM […]
As summer winds down and families gear up for a new academic year, Inspiring Forces II Youth Department is making the transition back to school a little easier and a lot more fun. Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 2 PM, and head to the Troup Street Playground, located at 210-266 Troup […]
You’re invited to the ROC ROYAL 12th Annual Back 2 School Giveaway & Wellness Affair, happening on Saturday, August 16 at East High School, 1801 East Main Street, Rochester. Join us for a day of family fun, free resources, and community wellness as we help students gear up for the new school year. Event Highlights: […]
Parents cited concerns over new tariffs as major sources of financial strain ahead of the new academic year, marking a double-digit increase in households going into debt compared to 2024. Back-to-school shopping is traditionally a significant annual expense, but this year’s costs have become more burdensome for U.S. parents. The rise comes amid heightened inflation […]
A frontliner texted in to share a conversation they saw unfolding on social media — a heated debate over whether $500 is enough to cover back-to-school expenses for one child. People were going back and forth, weighing in on the cost of clothes, school supplies, and other essentials. Honestly, it depends. The student’s age, whether […]
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