Midlothian hosts 2021 Mayor’s Back to School Bash Aug. 14

MIDLOTHIAN – Students in the Midlothian Independent School District will soon have the opportunity to enjoy a day full of food, games, water slides – and much more! – at the annual Mayor’s Back to School Bash on Aug. 14,  from 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.

The event will move to a new location this year: the Midlothian ISD Multipurpose Stadium.

While the site will be new, the event’s mission will not change. Presented by Manna House and the Midlothian Community Development Corporation for the third year in a row, the event’s main goal is to bring the community together to celebrate the beginning of a new school year.

A host of treats and activities will ensure a lively day for all who attend.

A climbing wall, Euro bungee, axe throwing, food trucks, carnival rides and games, water slides, free hot dogs, free popcorn, snow cones, haircuts, a DJ, and more, will round out the day’s highlights.

Attendees will also enjoy watching new Midlothian ISD Superintendent Dr. Jo Ann Fey throw the first pitch to dunk Midlothian Mayor Richard Reno.

Festivities will extend into the waning hours of the day as bands and other performers will be on stage beginning at 3:30 p.m.

The day’s finale will unfold at dark with a spectacular fireworks show intended to send students back to school “with a bang.”

While the event is billed as a fun, family-friendly time for all, it is specifically designed to lend a helping hand to students gearing up for the new school year. “Manna has been doing a ‘back-to-school’ program for almost 30 years,” said Sissy Franklin, director of Manna House.

Franklin noted that this year, the event is open to anyone who wants to come.