City of Yuma hosts 14th Annual Back to School Rodeo

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - A local back to school event in Yuma gave families a head start on the new school year, providing free supplies, vaccinations and valuable resources for students and parents.

The 14th Annual Back to School Rodeo took place Saturday at the Yuma Civic Center, running from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

The free event included backpack giveaways for the first 2,000 students from kindergarten to the 12th grade.

Families also connected with local educators, youth organizations and student clubs.

"District One loves coming out every year. We've been attending for many years. We get to engage with upwards of 200 families, which is really exciting, and we get to meet families and students from outside our district too, so it's a great way to connect," said Christine McCoy with Yuma School District One.

With strong community support and a big turnout, participants say they hope to see this event continue in Yuma for years to come.

KYMA is a proud sponsor of the event.