Henry Roberge, 9, of Concord receives a free haircut from New England School of Barbering student Jed Calhoun during the Ready to Learn Fair at Rundlett Middle School in Concord on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016. Roberge starts fifth grade at Beaver Meadow School next week.
Henry Roberge, 9, of Concord receives a free haircut from New England School of Barbering student Jed Calhoun during the Ready to Learn Fair at Rundlett Middle School in Concord on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016. Roberge starts fifth grade at Beaver Meadow School next week. Credit: ELIZABETH FRANTZ / Monitor staff

More than 250 Concord School District children in need left Rundlett Middle School yesterday better prepared for their first day of school with help from the Ready to Learn Fair. The event, in its third year, offered free backpacks, school supplies and toiletries, along with haircuts, preliminary eye exams and dental checks with help from sponsors.