Just two weeks left of summer vacation, as students prepare to return to school this month.
In Freestone County, that day begins on Monday, August 22nd for Teague ISD, and Wednesday, August 24th for Dew, Fairfield and Wortham Independent School Districts.
Several events back to school events have been scheduled this month.  Get out your calendars and mark down the following dates:

DEW ISD
Meet the Teacher night has been set for Thursday, August 18th from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
For the third year, Dew ISD will provide an After School program for their students. From 3:30 until 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, for a fee of $25 per student. The program aims to provide students with homework support and enrichment through a variety of activities. Mrs. Sherree Wood is the coordinator of this program.
For more information, contact the school office at 903-389-2828.
Facebook users are invited to like their page.  You may also find them online at www.dewisd.org

FAIRFIELD ISD
The community is invited to Meet the Eagles this Thursday, August 11 at Eagle Field beginning at 8:00 p.m.  Grab a slice of watermelon as you are introduced to Football, Volleyball and Cross Country team members as well as the Fairfield cheerleaders and the Grand Band from Eagleland.
Young Fairfield fans, up to 6th Grade, may sign up for the Bleacher Creature program at this event.  Bleacher Creatures receive an Eagles t-shirt, free admission into the football (home) games, and will run out onto the field with the Varsity teams.  Cost is $25.
Sixth Grade Orientation has been scheduled for August 11th at 6:00 p.m. at the Fairfield Junior High campus.
Meet the Teacher nights will be August 18th (5-6 p.m.) at Fairfield Elementary; August 22nd (5-7 p.m.) at Fairfield Intermediate School; August 29th at Fairfield Jr. High (6-7:30 p.m.) and Fairfield High School (6:30 p.m.).
For more information, visit online at www.fairfieldisd.net or contact each individual campus.  Phone number for the FISD administration building is 903-389-2532.

TEAGUE ISD
A Community Pep Rally for Teague Lion fall sports teams will be held on Thursday, August 11th at 8:00 p.m. at Lion Stadium.  Student athletes participating in Football, Volleyball, Cross Country, Cheerleading and Band will be introduced, along with the entire Teague Lion Coaching staff.  Admission is free for this event.
Meet the Teacher night at Teague Elementary is Tuesday, August 16th from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Open House will also be held on August 16th at Teague Intermediate (6-7 p.m.) and Teague Junior High (6:30-7:30 p.m.).
A Back to School Rally will be held on Thursday, August 18th at the JH/HS Cafeteria from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.  Students may receive free school supplies at the event.  Door prizes will be given out beginning at 6:00 p.m.

WORTHAM ISD
Kick-off meeting for the Bulldog Booster Club will be held this Wednesday, August 10th at 5:30 p.m. in the Bulldog Cafeteria.  Parents of high school and junior high athletes are invited to attend.
Orientation for Pre-K, Kindergarten and 1st grade will be held at Wortham Elementary on Monday, August 22nd at 6:00 p.m.
The Back to School Bash will be held Monday, August 22nd at the Bulldog Gym beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Looking forward to a great new school year for all the students, and their parents, in Freestone County.