Illinoisans Reflect On Favorite Back-to-School Memories As Kids

As summer winds down, Illinoisans are reminiscing about their favorite back-to-school memories as kids. From the excitement of new school supplies to reuniting with friends after the summer break, the anticipation was palpable.

Oh man, my favorite back-to-school memory has to be picking my outfit for the first day of school.  I'd spend hours in my bedroom going back and forth on which graphic tee I'd wear.  Looking back on it, why did I ever think graphic tees were cool? Lol.

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What was your favorite part about going back to school as a kid?

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Many would say picking out a new backpack, the smell of freshly sharpened pencils, seeing friends you didn't see all summer, or the bell to ring for recess are some core memories from their youth.

Illinoisans Reflect On Favorite Back-to-School Memories As Kids

• Homemade cookies in cafeteria on dessert line
• Holiday parties & going on field trips
• Seeing friends you didn't see during the summer
• All the new clothes and school supplies
• Meeting the teacher
• Joining after-school clubs or sports teams
• Finding out who's in your class
• Setting up your desk or locker
• Getting new books from the library

Ohhhh.... field trips to the Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum, or Museum of Science & Industry.  Those were the days I looked forward to!  Riding the bus on field trips with frost on the windows in the early morning hit different.

Read More: Donate To The 815 Supply Drive 2024

If you're doing back-to-school shopping soon, maybe grab a few supplies you always wanted as a kid to donate to kids this school year! Our 815 Supply Drive is running through August 25th.  All the details here.