Sandy Creek CSD Community Backs Annual Stuff-a-Bus distribution

 SANDY CREEK, N.Y. – The Sandy Creek Central School District held its annual Stuff-a-Bus event on Monday, providing students across the district with backpacks and supplies to start the school year prepared and ready to learn. 

The event is made possible by the generosity and donations of organizations, such as United Way, Climate Committee, the school’s Student Council and additional donations, that keep the program returning. Organizations such as Help Me Grow Oswego County and Oswego County Opportunities (OCO) were also there to show support at the event, by providing information about further resources accessible to members of the community. Families attended to receive backpacks filled with notebooks, pencils, crayons, binders and other essentials, helping to reduce the financial stress of back-to-school shopping. 

Sandy Creek Elementary School Principal Tim Filiatrault praised the community effort. 

“This is my ninth year at Sandy Creek, and I’m always so impressed with the generosity of the local community organizations that help to make sure that we have the supplies and backpacks to hold this event each year,” said Filiatrault. “Our teachers and support staff are amazing and show up every year to help us get the backpacks filled and distributed to our students. It’s a great event to kick off a new school year.” 

Teachers and support staff volunteered their time to sort and distribute supplies, ensuring every student received what they needed. 

Sandy Creek Special Education Aide Misty Gibbs emphasized that Stuff-a-Bus is more than just a distribution of supplies — it’s about setting a positive tone for the year ahead. 

“When teachers, families and students come together, school starts with joy, support and community,” said Gibbs. 

As the 2025–26 school year begins, Sandy Creek Central School District remains committed to ensuring every child has the tools and support they need to succeed. 

The first day of school for all students is Wednesday, Sept. 3. 

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