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The 5th Annual OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center Back-to-School Celebration will be held on Saturday, July 25, from 10:00 a.m. to Noon at Alton Square Mall (200 Alton Square, Alton, IL 62002).

 

This year’s Back-to-School Celebration is FREE, and the event is open to the public. The first 500 children aged 4-12 will receive a free backpack filled with school supplies, including notebooks, paper, pens, pencils, and crayons.

 

“The need for this event is greater than ever,” said Lisa Schepers, president of OSF Saint Anthony’s. “We’re excited to once again bring our community together with a wide variety of vendors, prize and gift basket raffles, and plenty of fun, interactive activities led by our Mission Partners—making it both an enjoyable and educational experience for families of all ages.”

 

The following groups are scheduled to be on-site (interactive activities, informational, etc.; subject to change):

 

Alton Police Department

OSF Medical Group – Godfrey

OSF Medical Group – Wood River

Lewis & Clark Community College Dental Hygiene Program

Hayner Library

Alton School District

Survival Flight

1st MidAmerica Credit Union

City of Alton Parks & Recreation

Alton River Dragons

Community Hope Center

 

The OSF Saint Anthony’s Back-to-School Celebration is sponsored exclusively by Dwight and Cheryl Werts, and Werts Welding & Tank Service, Inc.

Alton Square Mall

200 Alton Square Mall, Alton, IL 62002
Jul 25, 2026
10:00 AM CDT to 12:00 PM CDT