The Back to School Bash returns Saturday, Aug. 22, bringing students and families from across Douglas County together for a free day of school-year preparation, resources and fun.

The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Umpqua Community College and will feature free school supplies, haircuts, food and ice cream, sports physicals and vaccines, family-friendly activities, games and prizes, student club and team showcases, community resources and more. 

Activities and resources will be available for students from preschool through college age.

More than 1,600 students and families attended the inaugural Back to School Bash in 2025. This year’s event builds on that success with even more opportunities to help local students start the school year prepared and confident.

The Back to School Bash is hosted by Thrive Umpqua, Aviva Health, Adapt Integrated Health Care, Douglas Education Service District, Roseburg Schools, the Cow Creek Tribe and Umpqua Health.

Free Shuttle Transportation

Free shuttle transportation to and from UCC will be available throughout the event. Return service will continue after 3 p.m. to transport remaining attendees back to the designated parking locations.

Shuttle times and frequencies are approximate and may vary depending on traffic and the time needed for passengers to board and exit the bus. Pickup locations include: 

Roseburg High School

First departure: 9:45 a.m.

Approximately every 35 minutes

Roseburg High School — ADA-Accessible Shuttle

First departure: 9:45 a.m.

The ADA-accessible shuttle will operate on approximately the same schedule as the RHS shuttle. Timing may vary depending on the time needed to safely load and unload passengers using the wheelchair lift. For safety, the lift may only be used by passengers who are secured in a wheelchair. Passengers using a walker or cane must be able to use the bus steps.

Green Elementary School

First departure: 9:40 a.m.

Approximately every 45 minutes

Eastwood Elementary School

First departure: 9:40 a.m.

Approximately every 45 minutes

Jo Lane Middle School

First departure: 9:50 a.m.

Approximately every 25 minutes

For more information about the Back to School Bash, contact connect@thriveumpqua.com.