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About the Expo

Join us on July 25, 2026, as we gather at The Pavilion in Marion, IL, for the 8th annual Southern Illinois Back-to-School Expo, hosted by the Franklin-Williamson Positive Youth Development Action Team!
 

For the Students

SCHOOL SUPPLIES

School supplies based on student's age

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All items will be distributed on a first come first serve basis!

BACKPACKS

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DENTAL EXAMS

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VISION EXAMS

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PHYSICAL EXAMS

Sports physicals: PreK-12
School physicals: K, 6th, 8th 

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CLOTHING

Vouchers will be distributed for students to pick out a
back-to-school outfit!

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HAIRCUTS

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For the Family

Pizza Party!

Pizza will be available to families as they come through (first come first serve.)

ARCADE & SNOWCONES

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TRAIN RIDES

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INFLATABLES

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Media

What We're All About

July 27, 2024
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The Southern Illinoisan (Click to View)

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