On September 3, any student from kindergarten through 12th grade who attend any of the Youngstown City schools can receive a free haircut courtesy of the Beyond Expectations Barber College and its Community Fund.

The "Back 2 School Haircut Event" will take place from 9 a.m. through 3 p.m. at Beyond Expectations Barber College, 709 E. Midlothian Blvd. The event will also offer free hotdogs and hamburgers, a goal to serve 200 students during the event.

BEBC hosted its first free haircut event for scholars in 2019 and decided to continue that tradition even though school will be different this year because of the pandemic.

During the event, social distancing will be maintained, and sanitation practices will be followed. Students will be required to wear masks and sanitize their hands upon entry.

"It's generous for Beyond Expectations Barber College and its Community Fund to give free haircuts to scholars, and I'm sure our families appreciate it," said Justin Jennings, chief executive officer of the Youngstown City School District. "Even though the start of this school year is unusual without scholars, teachers, and classes in our schools, a new haircut is a great way to start any school year."

Donations from the community to support the event are being accepted. Checks may be made out to Beyond Expectations Community Fund, 2206 Romig Road, Akron, Ohio 44320. Donors are asked to write "Back 2 School Haircut Event" in the memo line of the check.