09/08/2026
Back-to-school season is the perfect time to help families refresh important safety habits. Our team at Kilgore Insurance put together a few reminders to help keep students safe and confident as they head into a new year.
• Make sure kids know their full names, your phone number, your home address, and how to reach a trusted adult. A small safety card in their backpack with this info and any medical details can be a big help.
• Reinforce proper hand-washing and remind them not to share food or drinks. These small habits make a big difference in preventing classroom illnesses.
• Keep backpacks light. A safe limit is no more than 15% of your child’s body weight, and using both straps helps protect their back.
• Talk openly about bullying — what it looks like, how to report it, and who they can go to at school if they ever feel unsafe.
• Skip putting your child’s first name on the outside of backpacks or lunch boxes. Using initials or labeling the inside keeps things safer.
We’re here to support families across our community, and we hope these tips help set the tone for a safe, healthy, and successful school year. If you need anything as the year gets underway, our team is always ready to help.