Local organizations are providing students with the school necessities they need.

Chesnie Wardell, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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A'Vaehteyana Wade, a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School student, gets her backpack. Milwaukee Public Schools students received backpacks that they'll fill with school supplies donated by area residents through the third annual No Empty Backpacks School Supplies Drive at the school Wednesday. Students at a school assembly received more than 7,000 items, including 2,500 crayons and 1,600 pencils. Area residents dropped off items in July and August at 88Nine Radio Milwaukee, other area businesses and more than 50 other community drop-off locations.

Summer is coming to an end which means back-to-school festivities are about to begin.

Local organizations across Milwaukee are host events for families to assist in a smooth transition into the new school year.

Here's a list of back-to-school events in Milwaukee.

Did we miss any back-to-school events you'd like for us to include? Email Milwaukee Journal Sentinel intern reporter, Chesnie Wardell at CWardell@gannett.com.

Join Holy Hill COGIC for its back-to-school praise in the parking lot

When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 3 at 2823 W. Fond du Lac. Ave.

Vendors: Styled by Bai, Blings & Thingz, Smell My Wic

Activities: Children can make bracelets, ride horses, meet the Milwaukee Fire Department and receive a free hairstyle from a license barber or cosmetologist.

The City of Milwaukee Health Department is expected to have its 23rd annual back-to-school health fair

When: Students can receive free health screenings, immunizations, and school supplies from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10 at the Milwaukee Academy of Science, 2000 W. Kilbourn Ave.

Vendors: Food truck vendors include KT's Wok, I'll Take a Bite Out of That, MPD ice cream truck and Twisted Greens.

Activities: Face painting, music, chalk art and skating

The City of Milwaukee website has for more information here.

Via Community Development Corp. will partner with the Salvation Army to distribute 60 backpacks for south side residents.

When: The distribution is from 6 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14 at 3524 W. National Ave.

Who: This event is for residents living in the Silver City, Layton Park, Burnham Park and Clark Square neighborhoods.

For more information please contact Isabel Castro at isabel@viacdc.org, call (414) 209-4220 or visit the website.

Elijah Vang age 9, left and his brother, Connor Vang age 3 pose with the free backpacks they were given at the event. City of Milwaukee Health Department annual health fair, being held at Washington High School. Another will be held August 9th at Journey House. The community event provides school-required vaccinations for children without private health insurance, lead testing, and other health checks as well as other resources for students and fun activities.

Join Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center for its back-to-school bash

When: The bash is from 1 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22 at 930 W. Historic Mitchell St.

Who: The event is open to Native households only.

Requirements: Upon arrival you must present a tribal I.D. or proof of descendancy, proof of the child's 2024 to 2025 school registration and parent or guardian must show their state I.D.

Activities: Face painting, balloon twists, yard games and a meal will be served

For more information and to register, contact coordinator of community services and outreach Ashley Reiter at 414-316-3746 or email areiter@gliihc.net.

Registration closes Friday, Aug. 16

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An annual back-to-school block party will be hosted by Marquette Athletics

When: The block party is from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 1250 W. Wisconsin Ave.

Admission: Tickets are $5 for children under 12 and $10 for individuals 13 and up.

Parking: To park in the 16th Street Parking Structure located at 749 N. 16th Street and the Wells Street Parking Structure located at 1240 W. Wells St., it's $10.

Activities: Children's games, food trucks and a special appearance from Marquette basketball coaches Shaka Smart and Cara Consuegra.

Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.

This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Back-to-school events in Milwaukee help prepare kids for fall