2020 Census Statistics in Schools "Everyone Counts" Fall Festival

U.S. Census Bureau - 2020 Census

2020 Census Statistics in Schools Program Kicks Off Nationwide

Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium

What: The U.S. Census Bureau and Shelby County Schools will kick off the 2020 Census Statistics in Schools program nationwide in Memphis, TN at the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium with 1,000 area students participating in various fun activities centered on being counted in the once-a-decade headcount next March. A Kindergartener counted in the 2020 Census this spring will be starting high school when the next census comes around in 2030: that is 10 years of school supplies, teachers, school lunches, and so much more. $675 billion in federal funding is distributed annually to local communities: the equivalent of an entire childhood of resources.The “Everyone Counts” Fall Festival will feature guest speaker David Osmond, host of Wonderama, and students and teachers engaging in fun learning activities that challenge students to learn more about their communities and the resources they need. These interactive games and challenges are based on the new classroom activities created by teachers for the 2020 Census SIS program. These free activities and resources are available on the <a href="https://www.census.gov/schools" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">SIS website</a>, adding to the more than 100 resources available year round on the site.When: Monday, October 28, 2019Arrival and check-in: 9:30 a.m. (CST) to 10:00 a.m. (CST)Students arrivals begin: 9:45 a.m. (CST)Program begins: 10:30 a.m. (CST)Student activities begin: 11:00 a.m. (CST)Event ends: 1:00 p.m. (CST)Where: Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, 335 S Hollywood St., Memphis, TN 38104Who:<a href="https://www.census.gov/newsroom/bios/execs/dillingham-steven.html" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dr. Steven Dillingham</a>, Director, U.S. Census BureauDr. Joris M. Ray, Superintendent of Shelby County SchoolsDavid Osmond, Host, Wonderama Parking: Available onsite at no cost.Security: All guests should also bring valid identification for entry. Online Press Kit: Event materials will be posted online and can be accessed by visiting the Census Bureau Newsroom.Media interested in an interview can contact the Census Bureau’s Public Information Office at pio@census.gov or 301-763-3030.Connect with us on social media: @uscensusbureau, #2020Census.<aside>By registering for this event, you are opting in to receive other communications from the U.S. Census Bureau.</aside>