Students, families get help at back-to-school fair in Henderson— PHOTOS
Attendees browse the information booths during the 9th annual Cox Back-to-School fair at the Galleria at Sunset in Henderson on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016. Richard Brian/Las Vegas Review-Journal Follow @vegasphotograph
Attendees browse the information booths during the 9th annual Cox Back-to-School fair at the Galleria at Sunset in Henderson on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016. Richard Brian/Las Vegas Review-Journal Follow @vegasphotograph
Attendees browse the information booths during the 9th annual Cox Back-to-School fair at the Galleria at Sunset in Henderson on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016. Richard Brian/Las Vegas Review-Journal Follow @vegasphotograph
Clark County School District Deputy Superintendent Kim Wooden, second left, and other dignitaries acknowledge CCSD staff members during the start of 9th annual Cox Back-to-School fair at the Galleria at Sunset in Henderson on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016. Richard Brian/Las Vegas Review-Journal Follow @vegasphotograph
Senator Joyce Woodhouse speaks to a small crowd during the start of 9th annual Cox Back-to-School fair at the Galleria at Sunset in Henderson on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016. Richard Brian/Las Vegas Review-Journal Follow @vegasphotograph
Nevada Highway Patrol troopers Jason Buratczuk, right, speaks to attendees visiting his booth during the 9th annual Cox Back-to-School fair at the Galleria at Sunset in Henderson on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016. Richard Brian/Las Vegas Review-Journal Follow @vegasphotograph
Optometric technician Jennifer Herman, left, performs an eye screening test on Las Vegas resident Michael Brooks, 6, as his brother Marray, 6, wait for his turn during the 9th annual Cox Back-to-School fair at the Galleria at Sunset in Henderson on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016. Richard Brian/Las Vegas Review-Journal Follow @vegasphotograph
Optometric technician Courtney Nuno performs a visual acuity test on a attendee during the 9th annual Cox Back-to-School fair at the Galleria at Sunset in Henderson on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016. Richard Brian/Las Vegas Review-Journal Follow @vegasphotograph
Henderson resident Riley Martinez, 5, looks for giveaways during the 9th annual Cox Back-to-School fair at the Galleria at Sunset in Henderson on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016. Richard Brian/Las Vegas Review-Journal Follow @vegasphotograph
Las Vegas resident Devin Mansch, 11, receives an immunization shot from Nevada State College student nurse Tristen Wydeman during the 9th annual Cox Back-to-School fair at the Galleria at Sunset in Henderson on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016. Richard Brian/Las Vegas Review-Journal Follow @vegasphotograph
Kevin Childs, from left, Kim Wooden, Dave Osman, Joyce Woodhouse, Steven Silberkraus, Tamar Hoapili and Jamie Lamphere pose for photographers during the start of 9th annual Cox Back-to-School fair at the Galleria at Sunset in Henderson on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016. Richard Brian/Las Vegas Review-Journal Follow @vegasphotograph
Nevada Highway Patrol troopers Jason Buratczuk, left, and Nick Alessandra speak to attendees visiting their booth during the 9th annual Cox Back-to-School fair at the Galleria at Sunset in Henderson on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016. Richard Brian/Las Vegas Review-Journal Follow @vegasphotograph
Las Vegas resident Michael Brooks, 6, takes an eye exam during the 9th annual Cox Back-to-School fair at the Galleria at Sunset in Henderson on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016. Richard Brian/Las Vegas Review-Journal Follow @vegasphotograph
The Clark County School District hosted a back-to-school fair in Henderson on Saturday to help students and families prepare for the coming school year. Four more fairs will be held at valley shopping malls during August, free and open to the public. The next fair will be held next Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Meadows Mall.
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