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Northwest ISD collecting backpacks for Back-to-School Fair
By Micah Pearce at Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper)
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
Summer is underway, but Northwest ISD is already gearing up to help students get ready for the next school year.
Northwest ISD is collecting backpacks that will be given away at the district’s Back-to-School Fair.
Donations will be collected in-person Monday thru Thursday at the Northwest ISD Adm...
Key takeaway Donations will be collected in-person Monday thru Thursday at the Northwest ISD Administration Building at 2001 Texan Drive.
Why this matters in Flower Mound News
Northwest ISD's backpack collection drive is a crucial effort to support students in the district who may struggle to afford basic school supplies. With a goal of collecting 1,000 backpacks, the district is taking a proactive step to address the needs of its students and help level the playing field. The fact that donations can be made in-person or online via the district's Amazon wish list makes it easy for community members to contribute. The Back-to-School Fair, where the backpacks will be distributed, is likely to be a well-attended event, and the district's efforts to prepare for it demonstrate a commitment to ensuring every student has the resources they need to succeed. As the collection drive progresses, it will be worth watching to see how the community responds and whether the district meets its goal of collecting 1,000 backpacks by July 23.
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Category: schools ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Summer is underway, but Northwest ISD is already gearing up to help students get ready for the next school year.
Northwest ISD is collecting backpacks that will be given away at the district’s Back-to-School Fair.
Donations will be collected in-person Monday thru Thursday at the Northwest ISD Adm...
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