Here are some back-to-school supply drives to help get your family ready

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Students at some schools, like the Barack Obama School of Career and Technical Education (SCTE), start school as early as next week. Early start for Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) is Monday, Aug. 14, and traditional start for MPS students is Tuesday, Sept. 5. 

There are a handful of back-to-school events in Milwaukee ahead of the first day-- starting with the Back-to-School Supply Drive and Celebration at Barack Obama SCTE on Thursday, Aug. 10. from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

Lea Lewis organized the event to ensure all kids feel prepared as they head back to the classroom. 

"We want the kids to feel good going back to school -- proud, confident, you know, they got all the essentials that they need and ready to start a good day," said Lewis. 

The event is more than school supplies. Families can also enjoy free food, bounce houses, and horseback riding. 

Similar events are going on throughout the area. 

Wellpoint Care Network is also hosting a Back-to-School Bash from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10. In addition to free school supplies, they'll have free food and haircuts. 

On Saturday, Aug. 12, Kiki's Sweet Treats and Events is hosting a Back-to-School Drive at 11 a.m. 

And on Wednesday, Aug. 16, Father's Making Progress is having its annual Back-to-School Celebration with free food, school supplies and school physicals from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.