School supply lists can sometimes leave parents overwhelmed, and teachers are often forced to dig deep into their own pockets. Many school districts are bridging the gap with back-to-school bashes that provide students with classroom essentials such as notebooks, pencils, pens and erasers. Milford Independent School District, in partnership with a local organization, held its annual back-to-school rally for the community on July 31, less than two weeks before classes resumed. "Our families can struggle with providing all the school supplies that are needed for the classroom, especially if there are multiple siblings, and our teachers should not have to go buy supplies with money out of their own pocket to supplement what is not brought to school," said C...
