NewsWPLG Local 10 – Local NewsAugust 12, 2026Miami-Dade
Miami-Dade County distributes free school supplies and backpacks to students
Miami-Dade County provided free backpacks and school supplies to hundreds of students during community events held on Wednesday. These events served as a lead-up to the official start of the school year on Thursday.
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Students in the district received essential school supplies at no cost prior to the first day of classes.
Key Facts
- Miami-Dade County students received free backpacks and school supplies.
- Distribution events were held on Wednesday.
- The school year officially begins on Thursday.
- The events included meet-and-greet opportunities for students across the district.
Who's Mentioned
personRafael Rosado“Miami Commissioner who participated in the back-to-school events.”organizationMiami-Dade Public Schools“The school district organizing the events and addressing student needs.”personJose Dotres“Miami-Dade Superintendent addressing the impact of TPS expiration.”locationMiami-Dade County“The jurisdiction where the school supply distribution occurred.”locationAuburndale Elementary“Site of one of the back-to-school supply events.”locationBowman Ashe/Doolin K-8 Academy“Site of a back-to-school event featuring the STARTs program.”