Help Local Schools and Get Prepared for First Day of School

By: Kitty Capelle - Email

Updated: Mon 7:40 PM, Aug 13, 2012

Vote for local schools to send Target gift cards their way for books and other school supplies. Read other resources about going back to school and general education news.

Vote for local schools to receive up to $10,000 in Target gift cards for school supplies. For every 25 votes a school receives, Target will donate a $25 gift card.

Back to School Preparedness

This is a great list of tips to get you prepared for the upcoming school year.

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