Lights flash. Music plays. The annual back to school dance is the event of the summer. High school students from all over Texarkana join together at this year’s ‘Space Jam’ dance. Donations from the dance will go to Texas High’s STUCO.  Students are encouraged to wear their favorite jersey for the event on Saturday, Aug. 11.

This year’s dance will be held at Elk’s Lodge on 3702 New Boston Rd from 8 to 11 p.m. All high school students are permitted to participate. Wristbands are being sold from Texas High STUCO students for $10 or can be purchased at the door for $15.

Success from last year’s bash contributed to Texas High’s STUCO in getting funding for the annual state convention and is believed to be an upcoming sellout.

“I hope that everyone can come, have a good time and just kick off the school year on the right foot,” senior Kearstan Williams said. “I also hope that everyone knows they’re welcome and that it brings all the schools in our community together.”