Operation Back to School 2026

PreK - 8th grade 11th Annual event

This year's PreK - 8th grade event is set for Sunday, July 26, 2026 from 3 - 5 PM in Fountain Park right across the street from our church. Registration closes on July 10 at 11:59 PM  NOTE: You will need to complete a separate online form for each child. Anyone can pick up your supplies. Onsite check-in will be by the name of the person who registered the child. 

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.