FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Aug. 9, 2017
CONTACT
Juergen Barbusca, manager of communications
(702) 210-3050, juergen.barbusca@cox.com #CoxBackToSchoolFair
Downtown Summerlin® to host final Cox Back to School Fair
for 2017-18 school year on Aug 12
WHO
Cox; K-12 in Nevada; AAA; Clark County School District (CCSD) CCSD Trustee Kevin L. Child; CCSD Superintendent Pat Skorkowsky
WHAT
Downtown Summerlin® will host the final Cox Back to School Fair for the 2017-18 school year. The first day of school is August 14. Presented by K-12 in Nevada and AAA, approximately 60 booths with info and resources await parents and caregivers. Nearly 20 booths from CCSD with representatives from food service, bus transportation, zoning, police, human resources and more. A multitude of educational, health and family-serving community agencies will also be on hand.
Learn about Connect2Compete, an initiative offering Cox internet (up to 10 Mbps) and wifi for $9.95/month to families with at least one K-12 child on the National School Lunch Program, SNAP, TANF or Public Housing.
Immunizations will be available for purchase from Wal-Mart Pharmacy on a first come first served basis for children ages 8-18 from 10 am – 4 pm. Some private insurance plans accepted. Sorry, Medicaid and culinary plans not accepted. Please bring your child’s immunization record and insurance card.
WHEN
Takes place from 10 am until 4 pm.
WHERE Downtown Summerlin® 2025 Festival Plaza Dr. Upstairs and downstairs at The Pavilion.
WHY
Now in their 10th year, the annual Cox Back to School Fairs are the longest running, most visible school-readiness event in Southern Nevada. The Cox Back to School Fairs is a one-stop-shop with resources and information focused on getting kids and families geared-up for school.
PHOTOS
Photos and interviews with organizational representatives.
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