Savannah Chatham County Public School System (SCCPS) Update:
- Free youth basketball clinic, Zumba, haircuts by UnCut Barber Academy, backpacks, and family meal to support school readiness.
- Health screenings, vaccines, and sports physicals provided by Curtis V. Cooper Primary Care; most insurance plans accepted.
- Pre-registration recommended; early check-in (9:15 AM to 10:00 AM) gets priority for meal tickets, backpacks, and school supplies.
- Family wellness conversation on diabetes, community vendors, Atlanta Hawks giveaways, raffles, and resource tables for students and families.
The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System Department of Athletics is excited to partner with DiaBeating The Odds and BOAW Fitness to host the 2nd Annual Health & Wellness Back-to-School Event on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Groves High School.
This community event is designed to help families prepare for a successful school year while prioritizing health, wellness, and community connection.
Event Details
- Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026
- Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Doors open at 9:15 AM)
- Location: Groves High School
100 Priscilla D. Thomas Way
Garden City, GA
What Families Can Expect
- Free youth basketball clinic (ages 5–13)
- Free Zumba class (all ages)
- Free haircuts and two-braid hairstyles courtesy of UnCut Barber Academy
- Free backpacks and school supplies
- Free family meal and a thirty-minute wellness conversation focused on diabetes
- Health screenings, vaccines, and sports physicals provided by Curtis V. Cooper Primary Care (most insurance plans accepted)
- SCCPSS Student and Family Engagement resource table
- Community organizations and family-friendly vendors
- Atlanta Hawks giveaways, raffle prizes, and more
This event is open to all SCCPSS students and families!
Pre-registration is strongly encouraged.
Attendees who pre-register and check in between 9:15 AM and 10:00 AM will receive priority for meal tickets, backpacks, and school supplies. Beginning at 10:00 AM, all remaining items will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
Register today:
Visit DiaBeatingTheOdds.org and select the Events page to register.
All services, meals, backpacks, school supplies, and giveaways are available while supplies last.
We look forward to welcoming your family as we kick off the new school year with a focus on health, wellness, and student success.
Read more on the official SCCPSS website
