Harrison Hills City School District invites students, families, and the entire community to attend the annual Back-to-School Rally on Thursday, August 14, 2025, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Stephenson Center Gymnasium.

This family-friendly event will feature a wide range of community partners, back-to-school resources, and giveaways to help students prepare for the new academic year. Free school supplies, including clear backpacks and water bottles, will be available for all attending students.

At 5 p.m., the district will introduce the fall sports teams, followed by a football scrimmage between Harrison Central and Martins Ferry at 7 p.m. on the high school field.

Participating organizations include:

• Harrison County Juvenile Court
• NAMI Greater Wheeling
• Ohio Hills Health Centers
• Valley Hospice
• Harrison County Health Department
• WVU Medicine Harrison Community Hospital
• COAD4Kids
• Harrison County Board of Developmental Disabilities
• JCESC OhioRISE
• Puskarich Public Library
• Harrison County Family and Children First Council
• Ohio Valley Foamz
• Crossroads Farm
• Burgess & Niple
• Salvation Army Cadiz Service Unit
• Harrison Central Food Service Department
• Harrison Central Transportation Department
• Society for Equal Access (SEA)

There is still time for additional vendors, nonprofits, and organizations to participate. Community partners interested in hosting a table can register by August 1 by clicking here.

For more information, visit our website or contact Katie Sedgmer at ksedgmer@hhcsd.org.