Get ready, families of Dallas, Hiram & Acworth! The countdown has begun, and the first day of school for your little ones in Dallas, Hiram & Acworth is just around the corner.
We've got you covered with the ultimate guide to kickstart the school year. Looking for school calendars in Paulding & Cobb? Fun back-to-school events in Dallas, Hiram & Acworth? Where to get your kid's back-to-school haircut or go back-to-school shopping in Dallas, Hiram & Acworth?
We have it all, plus advice and tips for dealing with that first-day anxiety, printables to make those first-day pics special, and even ideas on what to pack for lunch! Check it all out here:
School calendars for Dallas, Hiram & Acworth
First day for Cobb: August 1, 2024 | Paulding County School District First day for Paulding: August 1, 2024 |
Back to school events in Dallas, Hiram & Acworth
It's that time of year, the time when we're all thinking about sending the kids back to school.
While for some parents it's a time to think about the great things the school year will bring, for others it's worrisome because they don't know how they'll afford the resources their children need.
That's where amazing community partners step in! Whether its backpacks, food, or discounted items... see below for a list of upcoming #BacktoSchool resources that are here to help. (We've also included some FUN activities for the entire family!)
July 13
- Stuff the Bus @ WestRidge Church and Bethany Christian Church
July 18
- Back to School Backpack Drive @ Bowling Law
July 27
- Free Back to School Drive Thru @ Maxwell Collections LLLP
- Back to School Block Party @ Greater Church
July 28
- End of Summer Bash @ Three Taverns Church
- Back to School T-Shirt Bar @ Home & Seasons GA
July 30 & 31
- Back to School Haircuts @ Barbers I Trust Barber Shop
August 3
- Back to School Block Party @ Downtown Dallas
August 7
- Back to School Bash @ Burnt Hickory Baptist Church
August 8
- Moms & Mimosas @ Home & Seasons GA
August 24
Back to school haircuts in Dallas, Hiram & Acworth
Looking for a great spot for a back-to-school haircut? Here are a few stylists in Dallas-Hiram-Acworth offering back to school haircut specials!
Pigtails & Crewcuts | We love our community and your school needs your support. This is why we partner with local schools to encourage you to support their PTA. Typically a PTA membership is $10 and with just 2 visits in one year you will recover that cost. Most PTAs have a digital card now - simply take a photo of your receipt, show us the receipt and we will note your account. Win/Win/Win all around!
Know of a back-to-school haircut event or stylist special in Dallas, Hiram or Acworth? Email stephanief@macaronikid.com with the details and we'll get it added!
Back to school shopping in Dallas, Hiram & Acworth
There are the big box stores, of course, but you can also support locally-owned businesses when doing your back-to-school shopping! Here are some of our favorite places for shopping for school supplies and clothes (plus a few bonuses) in Dallas, Hiram & Acworth that are locally owned:
- The Crazy Book Lady | 5058 Cherokee Street, Acworth, GA
Have a favorite locally owned spot for back-to-school shopping you don't see listed here? Email stephanief@macaronikid.com, and we'll get it added!
Homeschool opportunities in Dallas, Hiram & Acworth
ISO homeschool ideas or 'family?' Here are a few groups in Dallas-Hiram-Acworth offering connections & more!
- NHC (Northwest Georgia Homeschool Community) | We are based out of Hiram, Georgia so weekly events like play dates, club meetings and classes are all held in Paulding County.
- ItsTime4HomeSchool | We offer IN PERSON and LIVE ONLINE classes in all core subjects. Our classes are small, with 8-12 students per class.
Extracurricular Activities in Dallas, Hiram & Acworth
Fun and education are the name of the game - they might as well go hand in hand! Check out these items in Dallas-Hiram-Acworth.
- "Silly Science" with Professor Molly Cule | “Silly Science” is a mix of labs, experiments, actual science and a lot of comedy!
More tips to make this school year in Dallas, Hiram & Acworth a great one:
Free Back-to-School Printables to Celebrate that First Day
5 Teacher-Approved Tips to Make Back-to-School Time Great
Do you know of other events for back to school? Or perhaps other kid-friendly events that need to be shared with the community? Let us help you reach 6K locals, share them submitting them or emailing stephanief@macaronikid.com.
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