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Annual Back-to-School Rally on August 14

Posted Date: 08/05/25 (11:43 AM)
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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.