Registration open for Back To School event

Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

The annual Shoreline Back To School event provides school supplies, hair cuts, and clothing assistance to Shoreline School District families with low incomes and/ or circumstances that make it challenging to adequately prepare their children for school. To register for the August 23 event, visit the Back To School Consortium website, or call the info line at 206-393-4916. Deadline for registration is August 15.

The event will be held from 12:30 to 4pm Saturday, August 23 at the North City building, 816 NE 190th, Shoreline 98155.

Donations of backpacks, school supplies, hygiene products, socks and underwear can be made at the Center for Human Services, 17018 15th Ave NE in Shoreline. Financial donations can also be made to that address.

High quality gently used or new children's and teen clothing can be dropped off at The WORKS, located in the North City Elementary Portables, 816 NE 190th Street, Shoreline 98155, Wednesday evenings 5 to 8pm or by appointment by leaving a message on the Shoreline PTA Council, The WORKS voice mail 206-393-4916 ext. 5. A WORKS representative will call back to arrange a drop off time.

In 2013, more than 1,000 students received needed school supplies and clothing at the Back to School Consortium event.