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🎒 Back-to-School 2026  ·  Las Vegas Valley
PACK
THE
MACK

15,000 backpacks. One record-breaking day. Every child in the Las Vegas Valley deserves to walk into school confident, prepared, and equipped for success.

📅 Date Thursday, July 30, 2026 Doors open at 8:00 AM
📍 Location Thomas & Mack Center 4505 S. Maryland Pkwy & The Pavilion, Las Vegas, NV
💰 Fundraising Goal $150,000 Help us reach our community goal
15K Free Backpacks
373 CCSD Schools
300K+ Students Served
$150K Funding Goal
Our Mission

The Clark County School District is the fifth-largest in the United States, operating 373 schools serving more than 300,000 students. According to the latest census data, 12.7% of students in Clark County live in poverty and may not be able to afford basic school supplies or services. Our mission is to ensure every child walks into school confident, prepared, and equipped for success.

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15,000 Backpacks & Supplies Every student receives a fully-stocked backpack with all the school supplies they need for the year ahead.
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Free Meals Hot meals provided to all students and families attending the event on July 30th at the Thomas & Mack Center.
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Free Haircuts Professional haircuts for selected students so every child looks and feels their best walking into school.
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Dental Screenings & Physicals Free dental screenings and sports physicals to help families access essential health services.
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World Record Attempt We're aiming to break the world record for the most backpacks stuffed and distributed in a single event.
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Community Powered Supported by LVMPD, SilverSummit Healthplan, and dozens of local Las Vegas businesses and community leaders.
About the Initiative

LVMPD Office of Community Engagement

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department's Office of Community Engagement comprises teams dedicated to empowering the Las Vegas community through outreach, education, and mentorship. Together, we strive to build trust, improve safety, and increase access to support — enhancing, empowering, and enriching the community.

The Village Las Vegas

The Village is a unified collective of Las Vegas community leaders, creators, small businesses, and organizations dedicated to uplifting our youth and strengthening our city. What started as an individual effort to give back has grown into one of the most significant Back-to-School movements in the Las Vegas Valley. In 2026, we come together for our most crucial impact yet.

Why Your Support Matters

Your contribution directly empowers Las Vegas students and families. Every dollar brings us closer to our $150,000 goal — and closer to breaking a world record while changing thousands of lives.

Reach our $150,000 fundraising goal
Provide 10,000+ backpacks & supplies
Break the World Record for backpacks distributed
Support families across the entire Las Vegas Valley
Empower thousands of students for the school year
Strengthen trust between community and LVMPD
Donate to Pack the Mack
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Behind The Blue
The Village LV