Aurora Public Schools Back to School Kickoff

Aurora Public Schools students and families are invited to join us for the annual Back to School Kickoff at Town Center at Aurora—a special event designed to help APS students prepare for a successful school year.

This APS-exclusive event includes:

• On-site school registration for the 2025–2026 school year

• Free immunizations and health services

• Free backpacks and school supplies for APS students, while supplies last

• Bounce houses, games, and interactive family fun

• Live performances, including a dance showcase by Aurora’s Dance Hearts

• Free food and refreshments

• Hands-on play in the Avalanche Hockey Travel Arena

In addition to all the exciting activities, families can take advantage of exclusive back-to-school sales throughout the mall, including:

• $12 student haircuts or 30% off styling at JCPenney Salon

• Back-to-school mommy emergency kits at Branches Beauty Boutique

• 40–65% off designer items at Dillard’s

• Tees from $1.99 and shorts from $3.99 at The Children’s Place

• 50–70% off storewide at Aeropostale

This event is open to APS students and their families only.
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