#SchoolisCool event returns on August 6
The 13th annual #SchoolisCool back-to-school celebration is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 6, from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the W.T. Brookshire Conference Center and Rose Garden Center, located at 2000 W. Front St. and 420 Rose Park Dr.
The event helps children and parents prepare for the new school year by providing 2,000 free backpacks filled with school supplies to school-aged children on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Students must be present to receive a backpack.
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For more information, visit SchoolisCoolTyler.com or contact LaToya Young at (903) 592-1661 ext. 252 or LYoung@TylerTexas.com.
How can you help?
Become a Donor or Sponsor – Every $60 will purchase a backpack with school supplies.
Platinum Sponsor – $2,500
- All of the gold benefits, plus
- Named as a major platinum sponsor on all marketing materials
- Insert in each backpack (printed materials and payment must be received by July 17)
Gold Sponsor – $1,000
- All of the silver benefits, plus
- Named as a gold sponsor on all marketing materials
- Signage near a backpack distribution location at the event
- Company logo on the back of volunteer t-shirts
Silver Sponsor – $500
- All of the bronze benefits, plus
- Named as a silver sponsor on all marketing materials
Bronze Sponsor – $250
- Company logo on website and printed items
- Booth to showcase your product/services
General Donation – Amount desired
For more information about becoming an event sponsor, contact the Tyler Area Business Education Council.
Monetary Donations
Checks can be made payable to the Tyler Area Business Education Council and mailed to 315 N. Broadway Ave. Become a donor or sponsor.
For more information, contact LaToya Young via email.
Become a Volunteer
- Donate a professional service (hair stylist, vision service, etc.)
- Donate time or labor
- Or more!
For more information, contact LaToya Young via email or call (903) 592-1661 ext. 252.
Complete your Immunization Forms
Anyone with insurance must contact the NETHealth office at (903) 510-5604 prior to the event for insurance verification and coverage. They accept Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, some UnitedHealthcare, and Cigna.
They charge a $10 per-vaccine-administration fee for those without insurance, but do not turn anyone away for inability to pay. Children on Medicaid/CHIP will need to bring their cards at the time of service. Cash or check only, check number must be #500 or greater.
Immunization Forms(PDF, 305KB)
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