WHAT: Teachers new to Guilford County will have the opportunity to shop until they drop, thanks to the generosity of Guilford Education Alliance and the Teacher Supply Warehouse. Teachers can fill their carts with everything from pencils to notebooks to hand sanitizer.

WHEN: Friday, August 5, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

WHERE: Teacher Supply Warehouse, 311 Pomona Drive, Suite E, Greensboro

CONTACT: Gabrielle Brown, (336) 669-3309

BACKGROUND: The state of North Carolina estimates teachers spend more than $500 of their own money on supplies for their classrooms each year. The Teacher Supply Warehouse is designed to offset those costs by providing high-demand, everyday classroom supplies thanks to the help of volunteers and donations.

About Guilford County Schools

Guilford County Schools, the third largest school district in North Carolina and one of the 50 largest of more than 14,000 in the United States, serves 70,000 PK-12 students at 126 schools. With approximately 10,000 employees, GCS works in partnership with parents, businesses, colleges and the community to deliver an education that connects student interests and skills with the careers and economy of our future here and around the world. We provide educational choices to meet individual student needs in a culturally diverse citizenship and new opportunities to help our students Soar to Greatness. For more information, visit the district’s website at www.gcsnc.com.