It has reached the point in summer when our future leaders return to school. In anticipation of the 2018-19 school year, the Miami Marlins today announced several planned back to school activities and events. The events include a collection of supplies, distributions in partnership with Kiwanis, and a Kensington Park Elementary School takeover, which will feature Marlins coaches, players and staff.
•   Marlins Better Halves Back to School Drive
o    Saturday, August 11 (7:10 p.m. first pitch) -- Home Plate and 1st Base Entrances
o    Sunday, August 12 (1:10 p.m. first pitch) -- The 5th Base, presented by Corona Light 
o   Fans who donate school supplies to the Marlins Better Halves Back to School Drive will receive a ticket voucher for a future 2018 Marlins home game and a coupon for free entry to SeaWorld or 50 percent off entry to Aquatica. 
o   Supplies will be donated to Marlins Charity Partner Dibia DREAM, a local nonprofit that provides a safe afterschool place and fosters life skills development through STEM, sports, and recreational education for underserved youth.
o   UBER, a proud partner of Marlins baseball, is pitching in for those fans who cannot make it to the game. Guests can just open their Uber app on Friday, August 10 between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. and choose the DONATE option, and a driver will pick up their supplies for free and deliver them to Marlins Park.  
•   Marlins/Kiwanis Back to School Distributions
o   The Marlins are partnering with Kiwanis of Little Havana Foundation for the eighth consecutive year, donating $20,000 to fund their week-long school supplies giveaway.
o   The Marlins will have staff and a player or alumni presence at the following distributions:
   August 21 (11 a.m.) -- Liberty City Elementary (1855 NW 71 ST, Miami, FL)
   August 22 (11:30 a.m.) -- Lenora B. Smith Elementary (4700 NW 12 AVE, Miami, FL)
   August 24 (10 a.m.) -- Kensington Park Elementary (711 NW 30 AVE, Miami, FL)
   August 27 (9 a.m.) -- Auburndale Elementary (3255 SW 6 ST, Miami, FL)
•   Marlins Kensington Park Elementary School Takeover
o    Event will take place on Friday, August 24, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
o   Marlins players, alumni, staff and Better Halves will visit students and teachers at Kensington Park Elementary, and host a back to school distribution in the morning. 
o   The Marlins takeover will also include pizza parties for classes, check presentations for teachers, Play Ball events, Marlins giveaway items, and Summer Slugger Top Performers recognition. In addition, Miami Lighthouse for the Blind will be conducting free vision screenings for students. Students found to be in need of glasses will receive a complimentary pair thanks to the Florida Heiken Children's Vision program.
o    Three students will be recognized as the Summer Slugger Top Performer and their teachers will each receive a check for $1,000 from the Marlins to purchase additional school supplies.
For more information on the Marlins back to school activities, please visit Marlins.com/Community.