BLOOMINGDALE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Student Supply Lists
2025 - 2026
Welcome to the 2025-2026 School Year! 
Below are the supplies that your child will need for school. The school district also supplies a number of shareable classroom materials in addition to the personal supplies listed below. If you have any questions about the supplies, please don’t hesitate to contact the building principal of your school.
Preschool Students
- Diapers & wipes, pull-ups (with easy-tear sides) for rest time (as applicable) (labeled)
- Extra clothing - three shirts, three pairs of pants, three pairs of underwear and three pairs of socks
- Extra clothing should come in a large ziploc bag labeled.
- If your child is potty-training, an additional set of weather-appropriate shoes would be beneficial in case of accidents.
- 1 Regular-sized backpack (labeled)
- 1 Lunchbox (labeled)
- Reusable water bottle (labeled)
- 1 Roll-up nap mat (labeled)
- 1 Box of large ziploc bags for soiled clothing to be sent home (in case of accident/spill/etc)
- Label EVERYTHING
Kindergarten Students
Mandatory:
- 1 Pair of headphones to be used with Chromebooks
- 1 Crayola Crayons (8 or 16 count box)
- 5 sharpened pencils
- 6 thin black Expo markers
- 1 package with 4 colored, thick Expo markers
- 1 Pair of kids' scissors
- 1 box of gallon-size Ziploc bags
- 1 Box quart-size ziploc bags
- 6 glue sticks
Suggested:
- Disinfecting Wipes/ Baby wipes
- Tissues
1st Grade Students
Mandatory:
- 1 Pair of headphones to be used with Chromebooks (please make sure they fit and are comfortable for your child).
- 1 Pair of kids' scissors
- 1 Pencil Case (Box for Schott & Holzi, Pouch with Zipper/slider for Biello & Salus)
- 1 Pack of sharpened pencils- Schott only
- 3 boxes of crayons
- 8 black fine-point Expo brand dry-erase markers
- 4 black regular point Expo brand dry-erase markers
- 4 large Elmer's glue sticks
- 3 Erasers
- 1 box of Ziploc bags (Biello - Gallon, Salus - Gallon, Schott - Quart, Holzi - Sandwich)
- 2 packs of Crayola Washable Markers
- Mead- Primary Journal
- Dry-erase mini whiteboard erasers- Schott only
Suggested:
- Disinfecting Wipes/Baby Wipes
- Tissues
- Hand Sanitizer
2nd Grade Students
- 1 dozen #2 pencils (pre-sharpened)
- 1 box of 24-count crayons
- 1 pair of scissors
- 1 pack of dry erase markers of at least 4 markers
- 5 large glue sticks
- 1 box of markers
- 1 box of colored pencils
- 3 fine-point black Sharpie markers
- 3 highlighters (your choice of color)
- 2 sturdy 2-pocket folders
- 1 spiral one-subject notebook
- 1 black and white wide-ruled composition notebook
- 1 plastic pencil box to hold supplies
- 1 pair of headphones (to be kept in the classroom)
- 1 Box - Gallon size ziploc bags
- 1 Box - Sandwich size ziploc bags
- 2 regular black Sharpies
Suggested/ Appreciated Donations :
- Disinfecting Wipes
- Baby Wipes (For Hands & Face)
- Tissues
- Paper Towels
- Hand Sanitizer
3rd Grade Students
- 1 pair of Earbuds or headphones
- 3 two-pocket folders – 1 green, 1 red, 1 “your choice”, either plastic or poly
- 1 black and white wide ruled composition notebook
- 1 student scissor
- 6-12 thick dry erase markers and eraser
- 6-10 large glue sticks (please label with child's name)
- 2 boxes of crayons (No larger than 24 count)
- 1 box of 8 or 12-count colored pencils (pre-sharpened only)
- 2 yellow highlighters
- 2 red pens
- 4 dozen #2 pencils (pre-sharpened only)
- 2-3 good pencil erasers
- 1 small nylon/canvas zippered pencil bag of good quality – for pencils, pens, crayons, glue sticks
Suggested/ Appreciated Donations :
- Disinfecting Wipes
- Baby Wipes (For Hands & Face)
- Tissues
- Paper Towels
4th Grade Students *Please label all supplies with your student’s name
- 1 cloth pencil case, zippered
- 1 large Ziploc bag to store extra supplies
- 2 yellow highlighters
- 2 thin black permanent markers
- 2 dozen pencils (sharpened)
- 1 personal pencil sharpener with catcher
- 1 box of crayons – 24 count OR 1 box of colored pencils
- 1 pair of student scissors
- 1 roll of Scotch tape on dispensers
- 4 glue sticks
- 1 8-pocket poly portfolio ( spiral bound, letter size)
- 1 one-subject notebook - spiral (green)
- Earbuds/headphones with a carrying case
- 2 erasers
Suggested/ Appreciated Donations :
- Disinfecting Wipes
- Tissues
- Paper Towels
5th Grade Students
- Erasers
- 2 dozen Pencils (Ticonderoga-they sharpen the best)
- Homework planner (optional - we have a digital option)
- Zippered Accordion Folder
- Scissors
- Scotch tape
- 5 composition notebooks
- 2 2-Pocket Folders (preferably plastic)
- Crayons
- Colored Pencils
- Highlighters
- Sharpie Markers
- Package of black dry erase markers (preferably fine tip)
- Pens
- Two packs of Glue Sticks (at least 12)
- Post-its
- Zippered Pencil Case
- Headphones/Earbuds
Band Students:
- 1 Folder - 9.5 x 12.5 or larger
- Pencils with erasers
Suggested/ Appreciated Donations :
- Disinfecting Wipes
- Tissues
- Paper Towels
6th Grade Students
General Supplies for all classes:
- Ticonderoga Pencils
- Pens (black or blue)
- Glue sticks that will last for entire school year
- CLOTH pencil case (large with zipper)
- Hand-held pencil sharpener
- 2 Highlighters
- Scotch tape
- Scissors
- Headphones/earbuds
- Colored pencils, crayons, and/or markers
Language Arts
- 1 Composition notebook (Red if possible)
- 1 Folder with pockets (Preferably Plastic and Red)
- 1 package of Post-It Notes
Math
- 1 three-ring binder, 2 inches in width
- 4 binder tab dividers
- Filler paper for 3-ring binder
- 1 hole-punched folder with pockets (Preferably Plastic and Yellow)
- Package of black dry-erase markers (Preferably Fine Tip)
Science
- 2 Composition notebooks (Blue if possible)
- 2 Highlighters
- 1 Folder with pockets (Preferably Plastic and Blue)
Social Studies
- 2 Composition notebooks (Green if possible)
- 1 Folder with pockets (Preferably Plastic and Green)
Band Students:
- 1 Folder - 9.5 x 12.5 or larger
- Pencils with erasers
7th Grade Students
General Supplies for all classes:
- Agenda book – most important!
- A mouse
- 2 packages of 2x2 Post-Its
- 1 package of 3x5 index cards
- Pencils
- Pens (multicolored)
- Glue sticks that will last for entire school year
- Colored pencils
- Headphones
- Plastic pencil case
- Hand-held pencil sharpener
- Multi-colored highlighters
- Scotch tape
- Lysol Wipes
- Facial Tissues
Language Arts
- 1 Composition/spiral notebook
- 3 Packs 1 3⁄8 X 1 7⁄8 Post-Its
Math
- 3” 3-ring binder
- 8 tab dividers
- 3-ring hole-punched lined paper
- 4-pack black Expo fine tip markers
Science
- 2 Composition notebooks
- Ruler in centimeters
- Folder with pockets
Social Studies
- 1 Spiral notebook
- 2 Pocket Folder
- Highlighters
- Post-its (any size)
Band Students:
- 1 Folder - 9.5 x 12.5 or larger
- Pencils with erasers
8th Grade Students
General Supplies for all classes:
- 2 packages of post its
- 1 package of note cards
- Pencils
- Pens (black or blue)
- Glue sticks that will last for entire school year
- Colored pencils
- Plastic pencil case
- Hand-held pencil sharpener
- Highlighter
- Scotch tape
- Metric ruler
- Colored Pencils
- Headphones
Language Arts
- Composition notebook
- Post Its
- Erasable pen or pencil (not mechanical)
- 1 pack of index cards
- 2 pocket folder
- Highlighters
- Mouse for Chromebook
Algebra/Math
- 2 Graphing composition notebooks – available at Walmart, Staples or Amazon.com
- Pencils
Science
- 1 Composition notebook
- 2 pocket folder
Social Studies
- 1 Spiral notebook
- 3- 2 pocket folders
Band Students:
- 1 Folder - 9.5 x 12.5 or larger
- Pencils with erasers
Suggested/ Appreciated Donations :
- Disinfecting Wipes
- Tissues