Back To The Bell is an annual back-to-school celebration organized by the Archetype Foundation, created to support students and families as they prepare for the upcoming school year. At the last Back To The Bell event we serviced a little over 400 individuals in the Puyallup community at Expedition Elementary school. With your help next year we can help even more families.

Designed as a fun and welcoming community gathering, Back To The Bell offers something for everyone. Attendees can enjoy free food, live entertainment, and a positive, family-friendly atmosphere. The event brings together local residents, volunteers, and organizations with the shared goal of uplifting the community and ensuring students start the school year with confidence.

A key highlight of the event is our backpack giveaway. This year, we are aiming to distribute 600 free backpacks filled with essential school supplies to students in need. By providing these resources, we hope to ease the financial burden on families and help set students up for academic success from day one.

In addition to food and entertainment, Back To The Bell will feature a variety of community partners who will be present to share valuable information, services, and resources. These organizations play an important role in connecting families with support systems that extend beyond the event itself.

Back To The Bell is more than just a one-day event—it is a celebration of community, generosity, and opportunity. Through this effort, the Archetype Foundation continues its mission to make a meaningful and lasting impact on local families.

Event Sponsors & Partners: 2026

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What to Expect

Backpacks and School supplies

Families will receive 1 ticket per school aged child to redeem a backpack.

Connect with organizations and companies in our community committed to making a difference.

Community Resources
Food and Entertainment

Free beef hotdogs, entertainment, and face painting

Our events prioritize comfort, safety, and respect—so you can show up as you are and ready to have fun.

A Supportive Space