2025-2026 School Supply Lists

Here is a list of student supplies that are helpful for student success. If this will be a hardship for your family and you can’t provide all supplies, please don’t worry about it. We’re appreciative of any donations. Supplies will be used as community supplies in the classroom, so please don’t label with your child’s name, unless noted.

Children's House (TK & Kindergarten)

Backpack, full size & no wheels (Label w/child’s name)
1 pair indoor rubber soled shoes/slippers (Check with teacher for specifics)
Reusable water bottle (Label w/child’s name)
1 box Ticonderoga pencils (NO eraser)
2 12 count Crayola colored pencils
1 24 count Crayola crayons
1 Elmer’s glue bottle, 4 oz. (Last name A – L)
6 small Elmer’s or Avery glue sticks (.26 oz.)
Watercolor paper (Last name M - Z)
2 Watercolor paints
Pentel eraser, white (Last name A - L)
1 package fine point EXPO dry erase markers
1 box Ziploc bags (Quart size)
1 package non-scented baby wipes
1 Purell non-scented hand sanitizer (24 oz.)

Lower Elementary (Grades 1-3)

Backpack, locker size, rectangle shape & no wheels (Label with child’s name)
Water bottle (Label with child’s name)
1 pair of headphones w/jack connection (for personal computer use – label with child’s name)
1 24 count #2 Ticonderoga pencils
2 24 count Crayola colored pencils
1 10 count box of Crayola washable markers (1st graders only)
1 package fine point, black, EXPO dry erase markers (1st and 2nd graders)
1 package thick EXPO markers (3rd graders only)
1 Composition book (black, lined, wide-ruled)
2 LARGE Elmer’s glue sticks
1 package wide-ruled notebook paper
2 erasers (pink pearl)
2 boxes of Kleenex

Upper Elementary (Grades 4-5)

Backpack – locker size & no wheels (Label with child’s name & consider options for safe laptop transportation)
1 pair of earbuds or headphones w/jack connection (for personal computer use – label with child’s name)
2 24 count #2 Ticonderoga pencils
1 pencil sharpener (hand-held)
1 24 count Crayola colored pencils
1 package fine point EXPO markers (Last name A – M)
1 package thick EXPO markers (Last name N – Z)
2 Composition books (black cover, lined COLLEGE-RULED)
1 package white computer paper
1 3-ring “view” binder (1½”)
1 3-hole, zipper pencil pouch
1 package 5-tab/subject dividers
2 boxes of Kleenex
$10.00 for student planner & TIME for KIDS magazine (Pay fee through ParentVUE – MySchoolBucks)

School Supply Giveaway Events Around Tacoma

Back 2 School Bash

Life Center Church is hosting a free back-to-school event with free backpacks, haircuts, food & more.

When: August 16, 2025 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Where: Life Center Central Campus - 1717 South Union Avenue

Unstuff the Bus School Supply Giveaway

Communities in Schools is hosting a free school supply giveaway event for Pierce County students.

When: August 21, 2025 from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Where: McKinley Building, 3702 E McKinley Ave, Tacoma, WA 98404

Kids Health and Safety Fair

The Tacoma Police Department and City of Tacoma have partnered to provide this free family event. Event includes free resources, giveaways, health screenings, food, entertainment, and more.

When: August 23, 2025 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Where: Eastside Community Center, 1721 E 56th St, Tacoma, WA