KSD Rallies Support for 2025 Back to School Resource Fair

As students in the Kearney School District kick off their summer break, district counselors and social workers are already hard at work preparing for the upcoming academic year. Plans are underway for the 2025 Back to School Resource Fair, an annual event aimed at ensuring every Kearney student starts the school year equipped and ready to learn.

Scheduled for August 7th and 8th, the Resource Fair offers vital support to families by providing school supplies, hygiene kits, gently used clothing, new underwear, and access to a wide range of community resources. The initiative reflects the district’s commitment to meeting students’ needs beyond the classroom.

“Last year, we helped 262 students prepare for their first day of school,” said Meeghan Masters, Kearney School District Social Worker. “That success was made possible thanks to the incredible generosity of our community partners.”

The district is inviting local organizations and individuals to support the fair in several key ways:

Promote the Event

Community members can help by spreading the word. Flyers and digital materials are available for distribution, and groups can request printed copies. Event registration is open online for families in need.

Host a Supply Drive or Make a Donation

Groups are encouraged to collect school supplies or contribute financially. District staff can help identify priority items or manage shopping with donated funds.

Donate Gently Used Clothing

Clean, gently used clothing in sizes from youth small to adult XXL is needed. Donations can be dropped off at Kearney Junior High from August 4th to 6th between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM.

Volunteer at the Fair

Volunteers are essential for organizing and distributing items during the fair. Community members can sign up online to lend a hand.

The district emphasizes that community support is critical to the fair’s success and the well-being of local students.

“We are so thankful for the ongoing support from our incredible community,” Masters said. “Your involvement helps make a lasting difference in the lives of Kearney students.”

For more information or to get involved, residents can visit the Kearney School District’s official website or contact district staff directly.

KPGZ News – Brian Watts contributed to this story.

Tracy Tucker State Farm Collects School Supplies

We’re almost half-way through July, and people are already thinking about back-to-school events. Tracy Tucker at State Farm has announced that her office is now accepting school supplies and clothes for the Kearney School District’s Back to School Resource Fair this fall.

The Kearney School District’s annual Back to School Resource Fair features school supplies, backpacks, gently used clothing and other community resources for students in need. The event is designed to ensure that every child in the district has the support they need to thrive in the upcoming school year.

Tracy Tucker has volunteered her office as a drop-off location for new and gently used items for years, and this year is no exception. Tracy's State Farm Office will be available as a drop off site for donations between 9 am and 5 pm from July 15 through August 2. The address is 751 Watson Drive, Suite D in Kearney.

SCHOOL SUPPLY DONATIONS – All students who attend the resource fair get brand new school supplies to help start their school year off just like any other student.

CLOTHING DONATIONS – New and gently used clothes are needed for families. Items for school-age children are particularly important. Kearney High School spirit gear is always appreciated. It is requested that donations of underwear, socks and shoes be new items only.

Brian Watts contributed to this story.