2022-2023 School Supply Lists

Select your student's grade level from the list below.

Kindergarten

2 boxes crayons, 24 count
1 box Kleenex
1 box markers (non-smelling), 12 count
12 Ticonderoga pencils, triangle shape - sharpened
2 plastic folders with pocket on the bottom
2 pkgs alcohol sanitizing wipes
Change of uniform clothes in plastic bag
Headphones, replace as needed
Watch for a link from teacher for Scholastic, “Let’s Find Out” student magazine

First Grade

1 school supply box (standard size 8 3/8” X 5 5/8” X 2 1/8”)
2 boxes Crayola crayons, 48 count or larger
4 dry erase markers, slim point, EXPO
2 pink or white erasers (no pencil top erasers)
1 box Kleenex
1 box markers (non-smelling), 12 count
24 Ticonderoga pencils (sharpened)
4 plain folders with pockets
1 pkg of 4 Post-it notes (3”X3”)
1 scissors, (Fiskars)
2 packs alcohol sanitizing wipes (not Lysol type)
2 bottles hand sanitizer (unscented)
1 black Sharpie
1 ream colored copy paper (pastel)
1 Crayola watercolor paint set
1 box Crayola oil pastels, 16 count
10 single Ziploc gallon bags (girls)
1 box Ziploc quart bags (boys)
Change of uniform clothes in plastic bag
1 set of headphones, replace as needed

Second Grade

1 box Crayola colored pencils, 12 count
1 ream colored copy paper
1 box crayons, 24 count only
2 boxes of Kleenex
1 school supply box (5”X8”)
1 Mead composition book
1 pkg. SLIM whiteboard markers
1 pkg white pencil top erasers OR 2 large white erasers
48 Ticonderoga pencils sharpened
1 black sharpie
1 box Crayola oil pastels, 16 count
3 plastic plain folders with pockets
• (1 red, 1 blue, 1 green)
1 package post-it notes (3x3)
1 scissor, (Fiskars)
1 bottle UNSCENTED hand sanitizer
1 box of Ziploc gallon bags OR 1 box Ziploc quart bags
Change of uniform clothes in plastic bag
Headphones, replace as needed

Third Grade

1 box colored pencils, 24 count
1 box crayons, 24 count (optional)
1 box markers (optional)
36 Ticonderoga pencils (pre-sharpened)
500 sheets notebook paper (wide rule)
3 spiral bound notebooks
1 medium Fiskars scissors
1 school supply box (5” X 8”)
1 eraser
1 pencil sharpener (optional)
1 pack Post-it notes (3x3)
1 whiteboard eraser
1 pack Expo dry erase markers
5 plastic plain folders with pockets (1 red, 1 blue, 1 yellow, 1 green,1 choice)
1 bottle Elmer’s glue
1 box Kleenex
1 large bottle hand sanitizer
1 set of headphones/earbuds (used DAILY)
1 container sanitizing wipes
1 box gallon size Ziploc baggies

Fourth Grade

3 boxes colored pencils, 12 count
1 reusable water bottle (used in class and in PE)
36 Ticonderoga pencils
1 medium Fiskars scissors
1 school supply box (5”X8”) – NO POUCHES
2 large white erasers
2 highlighters – different colors
1 pack Expo markers (thin)
4 plastic folders (1 purple, 1 blue, 1 green, 1 black)
4 composition books (NO spiral bound)
2 boxes of Kleenex
1 set of headphones/earbuds (these are used DAILY & some students prefer to have their own)
1 soprano recorder (purchase at Ted Brown or Amazon)
- Yamaha & Tudor are reliable brands
- Amazon: Yamaha YRS23Y Soprano Recorder $7.49 or Ted Brown: Tudor Soprano Recorder, two-piece TD185 $4.75

Fifth Grade

4 plastic folders with holes (any color)
1 inch binder (no larger)
1 pencil pouch or small pencil box
2 pkgs lined notebook paper (wide rule)
2 composition notebooks
2 pink erasers
1 pair scissors (7”- 8”)
1 box Crayola colored pencils
2 yellow highlighters
24 Ticonderoga pencils
1 box dry erase markers (any color)
2 boxes Kleenex
1 set of headphones/earbuds (these are used DAILY)
black sharpie (1 or 2 pack)

Success Class with Ms. Calley

1 box colored pencils, 24 count
2 boxes crayons, 24 count
1 box markers
2 pink erasers
12 Ticonderoga pencils, sharpened
2 spiral notebooks
2 folders with pockets
2 containers sanitizing wipes
2 containers baby wipes
1 box Kleenex
2 pkgs alcohol sanitizing wipes
Headphones, replace as needed
1 box Ziploc gallon bags
1 box Ziploc quart bags
1 package pullups (if needed, labeled with student’s name)
2 extra set of clothes (pants, shirt, socks, shoes, and underwear)
Plastic grocery bags for soiled items
1 shareable snack
Reusable water bottle labeled with student’s name

Need Help With School Supplies?

Tacoma Public Schools and our community partners have free school supplies and resources available for students. Please reach out to the office or your student’s teacher for assistance.

Free Supplies From Our Community Partners

Greentike Back to School Festival: Wednesday, Aug. 31 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Tollefoson Square. Free backpacks and school supplies, booths, activities, a DJ, and food trucks.