Get ready, families of Gastonia! The countdown has begun, and the first day of school for your little ones in Gaston County is just around the corner.
We've got you covered with the ultimate guide to kickstart the school year. Looking for school calendars in Gaston County? Fun back-to-school events in Kings Mountain? Where to get your kid's back-to-school haircut or go back-to-school shopping in Cherryville?
We have it all, plus advice and tips for dealing with that first-day anxiety, printables to make those first-day pics special, and even ideas on what to pack for lunch! Check it all out here:
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School calendars
Gaston County Schools
First day for Gaston County Schools: August 16th
Cleveland County Schools
First day for Cleveland County Schools: August 16th
Lincoln County Schools
First day for Lincoln County Schools: August 17th
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Back-to-school events
Summer Wave Back-to-School Party
Kingdom Life Church
905 Shannon Bradley Rd, Gastonia
July 29th, 10 AM - 3 PM
Stop by for water slides, bounce houses, food, music, and more!
Tools for School
Dallas Civic Center
206 Oakland St., Dallas
August 7th, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Dallas PD invites kids to receive free school supplies while they last
kids must be present to receive supplies
Dollar Express Back-to-School Supply Drive and Giveaway
Dollar Express
N Main St. Mount Holly
August 12th 1 PM - 3 PM
Stop by for free school supplies and pick up a sweet treat provided by Tiny Treats.
McClure Group Realty School Supply Drive & Giveaway
MCG Realty
3302 South New Hope Road, Suite 400,Gastonia
August 13th, 1 PM - 4 PM
Do you know of a fun back-to-School event? Add it to our list here or email me at: Carlaw@Macaronikid.com
More tips to make this school year in Gastonia a great one:
 5 Teacher-Approved Tips to Make Back-to-School Time Great |
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