Auburn middle school students and families joined teachers, staff members and educational leaders at the 15th annual Reaching Out Fair, Launch Your Future Now!, at the Auburn Performing Arts Center on Thursday.

The Cities & Schools Forum hosted the event.

The fair featured a resource information fair, a free pizza dinner and dessert, informative breakout sessions and a drawing for a scholarship and prizes.

Students and families learned how to plan and prepare for high school, college and career.

Representatives from multiple community agencies and organizations; colleges and universities; career and technical programs; apprenticeship programs; advanced placement; business and industry were available to provide information and answer questions.