High School Operation Back to School 2026

High School 11th Annual Event

This year's event for High School students grade 9 - 12 will be held August 20, 2026 from 2:30 - 6:00 PM in the Goedde Building gym.  At this event, students will be able to select their school supplies. Parents will not be permitted. Registration closes on August 17.

Please know this year we will not be making school specific supply bags. We are working to provide as many items on your list as possible. You may receive items your list didn't ask for or not receive a few they did. Thanks for your understanding.

We need the support of volunteers, churches, businesses and agencies to make this event possible. Please use the links located at this link to sign up to volunteer or to pledge the support of your business, church, or agency.  Questions can be directed to Teresa Shaffer at teresa.shaffer@vanwertfirst.net

Operation Back to School is a community led event serving the students of Van Wert county.