Montgomery County middle and high school students are invited to the third annual Back to School Block Party on Friday, September 18, from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown. The free event is hosted by the Office of Montgomery County Council Vice President Marilyn Balcombe.
The block party will feature a resource fair, arts activities, student performances, a soccer skills station and free food for participating students. Students can also earn 2.5 Student Service Learning (SSL) hours by participating. Previous editions of the event have drawn hundreds of students.
The event is scheduled to take place following MCPS’ early dismissal that day. BlackRock Center for the Arts is within walking distance of the Germantown Transit Center, providing access for students traveling by Ride On bus.
The event is supported by several community organizations and institutions, including BlackRock Center for the Arts, Montgomery County Public Schools, Montgomery College, Wegmans, Costco and the Universities at Shady Grove.
