School is just around the corner, but if you still have summer on your mind, we’re here to help you get in gear with everything you need for a successful start to the school year! Keep reading for need-to-know dates and more!

Back-to-School Events

$10 Back-to-School Haircuts

Main Street Beauty & Barber is offering back-to-school haircuts for kids in Kindergarten through grade 12 from July 25 through Aug. 4. Call or text 765-431-9341 to make an appointment.

Where: Main Street Beauty & Barber, 1435 S. Main. St., Kokomo

Back-to-School at the Carver Community Center

The Carver Center is inviting you to the Back on Track Event! Students can register to receive school shoes, enter to win a bicycle, receive free food and school supplies, face painting and free haircuts.

When: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 27
Where: Carver Community Center, 1030 N. Purdum St., Kokomo

Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway

Grace Baptist Church is hosting its fourth annual “Pack the Backpack” drive! Stop by while supplies last to receive a free backpack!

When: 10 a.m. Saturday, July 29
Where: Grace Baptist Church, 2818 S. Park Road, Kokomo

Xcalibur MC Back-to-School Event

Xcalibur Motorcycle Club is helping kids with backpacks this year! Stop by to get your school year started on the right foot. This is a first come, first serve event.

When: 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 30
Where: 615 N. Jay St., Kokomo

Need to know dates:

10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, July 27 - KHS Freshman Orientation
9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 31 - Elwood Haynes Elementary Kindergarten Open House
1 to 2 p.m. Monday, July 31 - Elwood Haynes Elementary Kindergarten Open House
4:30 to 7 p.m. Monday, July 31 - Elwood Haynes Elementary Back to School Bash
5 to 6 p.m. Monday, July 31 - Wallace Elementary Open House
4:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1 - Bon Air Elementary Back to School Open House
5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1 - Maple Crest STEM Middle School Open House
Wednesday, Aug. 2 - Kokomo School Corporation First Day
Wednesday, Aug. 2 - Eastern Howard School Corporation First Day
6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 7 - Western Middle School Open House
Tuesday, Aug. 8 - Northwestern School Corporation First Day
Tuesday, Aug. 8 - Western School Corporation First Day (No 1/2 hr. delay)
Wednesday, Aug. 9 - Taylor School Corporation First Day
Wednesday, Aug. 9 - Sts. Joan of Arc & Patrick School K-8th Grade First Day
Wednesday, Aug. 16 - Sts. Joan of Arc & Patrick School Preschool/Pre-K First Day

Back-to-School Events and Need-to-Know Dates