Back to School

Kinecta Federal Credit Union is launching its 15th annual backpack drive to support underserved students in grades 3-12 here in Southern California as the 2024-25 school year approaches.

Kinecta’s annual backpack drive initiative seeks to alleviate this burden by providing essential school supplies to students in need, and we’re sharing information about this drive as a community service.

We spoke to Latrice McGlothin, Executive Director of Kinecta’s Community Foundation, about the impact of this annual backpack drive.

“The goal of the backpack drive is to help ensure that all students start the school year prepared and confident. It’s a way to help level the playing field,” Ms. McGlothin said.

Even though it’s the middle of Summer, it’s time to start thinking about school supplies. Many kids in Los Angeles will be starting classes again in just a few weeks, so whether we are 100% on board with that or not, we need to get them ready.

The first day of school. Kids often have mixed feelings about this important day, and this year especially, emotions are likely to be all over the map. Just because kids aren’t returning to the classroom in the traditional way, doesn’t mean there isn’t cause to celebrate.

A new school year is a big deal. Full of new opportunities and new challenges. Make the first day fun and special and memorable. Here are 12 fun, creative ways to celebrate the first day of school.

Back to School Night is the official meet and greet for the new year. I encourage all parents to make every effort to attend and here are 5 reasons why.