Albemarle Foundation for Education

08/23/2026

Thank you to everyone who helped make the 2026 Back to School Bash such a joyful celebration of students, families, public education, and community!

Because of the generosity of our sponsors, community partners, volunteers, and Albemarle County Public Schools, students and families started the school year with backpacks, school supplies, free health services, food resources, community connections, and a reminder that their community is cheering them on.

We are grateful for every person and organization that helped make this day possible. Together, we helped students begin the year ready to learn, supported by a community that believes in them.

To all students, families, teachers, and school staff, we wish you an outstanding school year filled with learning, connection, growth, and joy!

Sincerely,

Albemarle Foundation for Education

Charlottesville Area Community Foundation, The Bama Works Fund, Apex Clean Energy, St. Luke Episcopal-Simeon, Wawa, County of Albemarle, UVA Community Credit Union, Shenandoah National Park Trust, Crutchfield, Sentara Health, United Way of Greater Charlottesville

08/12/2026

🎒✏️ Welcome back, Albemarle County Public Schools students and teachers!

As a new school year begins, the Albemarle Foundation for Education celebrates our students as they arrive ready to learn, the educators who are poised to inspire and encourage them, and the families and community members who are supporting them every step of the way.

Here’s to a year filled with discovery, growth, connection, and new opportunities.

Together, we will ensure every student thrives!

Happy first day of school! 💙💛

08/07/2026

We are so excited to welcome you this weekend to the Back to School Bash co-hosted by Albemarle County Public Schools and the Albemarle Foundation for Education!

08/03/2026

We want to welcome back the extraordinary educators who invest in and support our Albemarle County Public Schools students!

08/03/2026

This is another great community tradition supporting our students and their families! Take advantage of all the wonderful Back to School events this coming weekend.

Get the kids looking and feeling great in a new pair of kicks! 🫡👟

07/23/2026

The Albemarle Foundation for Education and Albemarle County Public Schools would like to recognize our 2026 Back to School Bash Partners! This event would not be possible without them 🎉

Thank you to Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co of Central Va, New Dominion Bookshop, Smooth Skin Laser, 2nd Act Books, and our local branches of Target and Home Depot for your contributions! 💙💛🧡

Don’t forget to stop by the Back to School Bash on August 9th, 2026 from noon to 4 PM at the former JCPenney space at Fashion Square Mall! All families are welcome 🗓️

✔️Receive FREE backpacks, school supplies, physicals, immunizations, and more so that all students start the year ready to learn! 🎒📓
✔️Connect with schools, community partners, and other resources to equip your student for success 📚
✔️Plus, enjoy an afternoon of activities, music, food, games, and prizes to destress before the school year 🍎

Join in supporting our mission to ensure every ACPS student thrives by donating at www.albemarlefe.org/support

07/21/2026

You're looking at PART 2 of the amazing lineup of community partners who will be tabling at the Albemarle County Public Schools Back to School Bash on August 9th, 2026 from noon to 4 PM at the former JCPenney space at Fashion Square Mall! 🗓️ 🎉

Be sure to stop by their tables to connect, learn about local resources, and discover the incredible organizations that help support our community. We can't wait to see you there! 💙📚

PART 2 of 2026 Back to School Bash Tablers:

Tranquil Assuage
Computers 4 Kids
UVA Police Division
ACAC Afterschool
The Women's Initiative
Greer Elementary School
Mountain Kim Martial Arts
Albemarle County Fire Rescue
Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry, Inc.
Shenandoah National Park Trust
100 Black Men of Central Virginia
Albemarle County Police Department
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Region Ten CSB
Monticello Area Community Action Agency
Albemarle County DSS: Self-Sufficient Unit
PEATC - Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center
UVA Facilities Management Apprenticeship Program

✔️Plus, receive FREE backpacks, school supplies, physicals, immunizations, and more so that all students start the year ready to learn! 🎒📓
✔️Enjoy an afternoon of activities, music, food, games, and prizes to destress before the school year 🍎

07/20/2026

You're looking at PART 1 of the amazing lineup of community partners who will be tabling at the Albemarle County Public Schools Back to School Bash on August 9th, 2026 from noon to 4 PM at the former JCPenney space at Fashion Square Mall! 🗓️ 🎉

Be sure to stop by their tables to connect, learn about local resources, and discover the incredible organizations that help support our community. We can't wait to see you there! 💙📚

PART 1 of 2026 Back to School Bash Tablers:

Albemarle County Public Schools Department of Technology
League of Women Voters of the Charlottesville Area
Albemarle County Public Schools - Human Resources
Charlottesville Coalition for Gun Violence Prevention
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Blue Ridge
Virginia Career Works - Piedmont Region
Archaeology at Monticello
Trades + Tech Education Foundation
Jackson P. Burley Middle School
Shelter for Help in Emergency
PREP Parent Resource Center
Albemarle County Broadband
UpLevel Family Martial Arts - Charlottesville
Compass Behavioral Group
Blue Ridge Poison Center
Child Health Partnership
Journey Middle School
UVA Trauma Program
Elks Lodge 389

✔️Plus, receive FREE backpacks, school supplies, physicals, immunizations, and more so that all students start the year ready to learn! 🎒📓
✔️Enjoy an afternoon of activities, music, food, games, and prizes to destress before the school year 🍎

07/20/2026

Your annual chance to savor homemade peach ice cream, while supporting vision screenings and glasses for ACPS students, is almost here! 🎉 Join the Crozet Lions Club at Chiles Saturday (8/3) and Sunday (8/4) for their annual Homemade Peach Ice Cream Days event. 🍦🍑

Then join us for the Back to School Bash on 8/9 at Fashion Square Mall-former JCPenney space from 12-4pm!

07/18/2026

Sunday, August 9th is jam-packed with activities to get your student ready for the classroom! Stop by BOTH back to school events to gear up for the first day 🗓️

💈👟Kicks & Cuts Back 2 School Bash👟💈
Generously Supported by Flow Toyota Charlottesville. Organized by our incredible community partners: 100Cuts Initiative, 100 Black Men of Central Virginia, Mahogany and Friends Foundation, Prolyfyck Run Crew, Uhuru Foundation, Dream Clothing, and the Cville Alphas.

🕑 11-3 PM
📍Boys & Girls Club (1000 Cherry Avenue)

✔️Free haircuts, braiding, hair glitter and nail painting ✂️💅
✔️Free Brooks sneakers (adult sizes 6-14) 👟
✔️Books and healthy snacks 📚
✔️Plus meet princesses, explore a fire truck, get a caricature, and meet UVA athletes and community leaders 💪

Cut the line by participating in a financial literacy program led by !

🩺🎒Albemarle County Public Schools Back to School Bash🎒🩺
Hosted by the Albemarle Foundation for Education and Albemarle County Public Schools in partnership with ACPS Office of Community Engagement, the Albemarle County Office of Public Services Accessibility, Equity, and Inclusion, Blue Ridge Health District, Sentara Health at Martha Jefferson Hospital, Communities in Schools NOVA, and United Way of Greater Charlottesville.

🕑 12-4 PM
📍Fashion Square Mall (Former JCPenney)

✔️Free backpacks and school supplies 📓
✔️Free physicals and immunizations 💉
✔️Connect with schools, community partners, and other resources 🤝
✔️Plus enjoy an afternoon of activities, music, food, games, and prizes 🍎

Make sure to drop by both events to make the most of back to school season!