Back-to-School Resources

Let’s make the transition back to school smoother (and maybe even fun?) this year.

Whether you’re sending a kindergartener off for the first time or trying to keep your high schooler stocked with supplies and sanity, back-to-school season always sneaks up fast. We’ve rounded up all the local resources Wenatchee Valley families need—from school supply lists and clothing drives to sports physicals, tutoring options, and more.

School Supply Lists

Most school districts post supply lists online in mid-July. You can usually find yours here:

Tip: Target and Walmart often let you search by school for custom supply lists.

Clothing Closets & Uniform Support

Need help finding back-to-school clothes or shoes?

  • Serve Wenatchee Valley – Offers a back-to-school clothing distribution in August. Register early!
    https://www.servewenatchee.org/

  • Akin (Formerly Children’s Home Society) – Wenatchee – May have vouchers or referrals for clothing support. https://akinfamily.org/services/

  • Golden Hour – Brand-new kid’s consignment store on the Ave!

Sports Physicals & Health Checkups

  • Confluence Health Express Care – Offers quick appointments for sports physicals.

  • CVCH (Columbia Valley Community Health) – Affordable wellness exams, especially for families without insurance.

  • Back-to-School Clinics – Watch for pop-up physical and immunization clinics in late summer.

Check Immunizations: Many schools require updated records before enrollment.

Tutoring & Academic Support

  • Focal Point Educational Services

  • Wenatchee Valley Learning Nook

  • C.L.A.S.S Homeschool Enrichment

  • Academic Associates Learning Center

  • TEAMS Learning Center

Special Needs & Learning Support

School Lunch & Meal Programs

  • Wenatchee & Eastmont Schools offer free or reduced meals. Applications are usually due at the start of the year.

  • Serve Wenatchee Weekend Food Backpack Program – Ongoing support for families facing food insecurity.

  • Chelan-Douglas Community Action Council – May have local food assistance referrals.

Back-to-School Events & Fairs

  • Wenatchee Back-to-School Bash (August 9) – Free haircuts, supplies, and fun activities. Hosted by area nonprofits and churches at CVCH in East Wenatchee.

  • School Open Houses – Most districts offer meet-the-teacher nights the week before school starts. Check your school’s calendar!

Mental Health & Emotional Prep

  • Catholic Family & Child Service – Counseling for children, teens, and families.

  • CVCH Behavioral Health – Sliding scale therapy, including school-aged services.

Last-Minute Checklist

  • Backpack cleaned out and restocked

  • Lunchbox located (and washed!)

  • First-day outfit picked

  • Sports registration complete

  • Bedtime routine reset

  • Calendar updated with early-release days

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