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PRESCHOOL

• 1 Full Size Backpack (large enough to hold a folder & papers) – No wheels or drawstring bags
• Change of clothes labeled with student's name (shirt, pants, socks, underwear) for warm AND cold weather
• 2 spiral notebooks
• 1 box of spoons
• 1 box of Crayola markers
• 1 box of crayons
• 8 containers (3 oz each) of Play-Doh
• Boys: Paper plates
• Girls: Dixie cups
• Diapers/Pull-Ups and wipes if your student is not potty trained (as needed)
• 1 box of snacks enough for 10 kids (there will be additional sign-ups during the year)
• Nurse (Optional): Band-Aids, baby wipes, sandwich-size baggies, snacks
• There is no need to label supplies.

KINDERGARTEN

• 1 large backpack (large enough to hold a folder & papers) – No wheels and no drawstring bags
• 4 boxes of 24-count Crayola crayons
• 3 boxes of Crayola markers
• 1 large box of tissues
• 12 small Elmer's glue sticks
• 1 supply box (no larger than 9" x 6")
• 2 packages of fine-tip black Expo dry-erase markers
• 1 pair of kid-sized scissors (blunt tip if possible)
• 1 box of #2 pre-sharpened yellow pencils, 12 count (no designs)
• 2 spiral notebooks
• 1 pair of headphones – No earbuds, no Bluetooth
• Girls: 1 box of sandwich-size baggies
• Boys: 1 box of gallon-size zipper baggies
• 1 container of Clorox wipes
• 1 package of baby wipes
• 1 watercolor paint set (8 colors)
• Nurse (Optional): Band-Aids, baby wipes, sandwich-size baggies, snacks
• There is no need to label supplies.

1ST GRADE

• 1 large backpack (large enough to hold a folder & papers) – No wheels and no drawstring bags
• 2 packs of 12-count #2 pre-sharpened yellow pencils (no designs)
• 4 boxes of 24-count Crayola crayons
• 1 pair of Fiskars scissors
• 1 one-inch binder
• 1 wide-ruled notebook
• 1 supply box (no larger than 9" x 6")
• 16 Elmer's glue sticks
• 2 packages of fine-tip black Expo dry-erase markers
• 4 two-pocket folders (1 green, 1 blue, 1 red, 1 yellow)
• 1 container of Clorox wipes
• 2 containers (3 oz each) of Play-Doh
• 1 pair of headphones (no earbuds)
• 1 box of Kleenex
• 2 packages of Crayola skinny markers
• 2 packages of Crayola regular markers
• Boys: 1 package of gallon-size Ziplock bags
• Girls: 1 package of sandwich-size Ziplock bags
• Nurse (Optional): Band-Aids, baby wipes, sandwich-size baggies, snacks
• There is no need to label supplies.

2ND GRADE

• 1 large backpack (large enough to hold a folder & papers) – No wheels and no drawstring bags
• 1 pair of small Fiskars safety scissors
• 2 four-packs of fine-tip black Expo dry-erase markers
• 1 four-pack of thick Expo dry-erase markers
• 2 boxes of 24-count Crayola crayons
• 1 supply box (no larger than 9" x 6")
• 4 Elmer’s glue sticks
• 2 packs of pencil-top erasers
• 3 three-hole-punched two-pocket folders without brads (1 blue, 1 red, 1 yellow)
• 2 white one-inch three-ring binders with plastic sleeve covers
• 1 box of 12 #2 pre-sharpened pencils
• 1 pair of over-the-ear headphones (no earbuds)
• 2 packages of thick Crayola markers
• 1 package of transparent tape rolls
• Boys: Gallon-size Ziplock bags
• Girls: Brown paper bags
• Nurse (Optional): Band-Aids, baby wipes, sandwich-size baggies, snacks
• There is no need to label supplies.

3RD GRADE

• 2 packs of 4 EXPO dry-erase board markers
• 2 boxes of 24 crayons
• 2 packages of #2 plain yellow pencils
• 1 package of glue sticks
• 4 wide-ruled composition notebooks
• 1 package of 10 markers
• 2 large pink erasers
• 1 white 1-inch 3-ring binder (gently used binders may be reused)
• 2 large boxes of tissues
• 1 three-ring pencil pouch
• 1 pair of pointed scissors
• 1 box of colored pencils
• 1 red folder without prongs
• 1 yellow folder without prongs
• 1 blue folder without prongs
• 1 yellow highlighter
• 1 pair of corded headphones or earbuds that can be left at school
• Last Names A–M: 2 packs of pencil-top erasers
• Last Names N–Z: 1 hand sanitizer
• Nurse (Optional): Clorox wipes, diaper wipes, Kleenex, snacks, Ziplock baggies, travel-size deodorant, Dixie cups

4TH GRADE

• 1 package of sharpened #2 plain yellow pencils (no decorative pencils)
• 2 packages of pencil-top erasers
• 1 package of large-size EXPO brand markers (black preferred, no neon colors)
• 1 supply box (no larger than 9" x 6")
• 1 package of colored pencils (12-count)
• 1 package of markers (10-count broad line)
• 1 pair of pointed scissors (6 inches or larger)
• 1 red two-pocket folder without prongs
• 1 spiral notebook (100 pages or more)
• 3 white 1-inch binders with front cover sleeves (gently used binders may be reused)
• 1 pair of corded earbuds (no Bluetooth; will remain at school)
• 4 packages of write-on binder dividers/tabs (5 tabs each)
• 2 packages of glue sticks
• 1 package of regular-size Post-it notes
• 1 package of index cards
• 1 package of wide-ruled notebook paper
• 2 boxes of tissues
• Last Names A–M: 1 box of gallon-size bags
• Last Names N–Z: 1 container of Clorox wipes
• Nurse (Optional): Clorox wipes, diaper wipes, Kleenex, snacks, Ziplock baggies, travel-size deodorant, Dixie cups

5TH GRADE

• 48 #2 pencils or 12 mechanical pencils (students provide their own lead)
• 1 package of 3 large erasers
• 1 zippered pencil pouch
• 1 pair of pointed scissors
• 4 glue sticks
• 5 folders (red, green, blue, yellow, orange)
• 1 package of 4 highlighters (assorted colors)
• 16 black EXPO dry-erase markers
• 2 packages of index cards
• 1 set of earbuds or headphones that can be kept at school
• 1 binder with front cover sleeve (1"–1½"; gently used binders may be reused)
• 1 package of binder dividers/tabs (5 tabs)
• 1 package of markers (10-count)
• 1 package of colored pencils (at least 12-count)
• 5 composition notebooks, 100 sheets each (sewn spines preferred)
• Preferred notebook colors: red, green, orange, blue, yellow
• Girls: 1 container of Clorox wipes and 1 box of gallon-size Ziplock bags
• Boys: 2 boxes of tissues and 1 box of sandwich-size Ziplock bags
• Nurse (Optional): Clorox wipes, diaper wipes, Kleenex, snacks, Ziplock baggies, travel-size deodorant, feminine hygiene products, Dixie cups

6TH GRADE

• Colored pencils
• Pencils
• Pens
• Scissors
• Glue stick
• Wired headphones
• (2) Boxes of Kleenex
• Basic or Scientific Calculator (TI-30XIIS preferred)
• (4) Three-hole punched folders (4 different colors)
• (2) Spiral notebooks
• (1) Package of notebook paper
• Trapper (recommended)

Optional

• (2) Locks (PE/Body Conditioning & Main Locker)
• 11.6" Chromebook case

Nurse Wish List (Optional)

• Ziploc sandwich bags
• Kleenex
• Clorox wipes

7TH GRADE

Please do not bring Trapper Keepers. They are not needed.

• Pencils
• Colored pencils
• Highlighter
• (2) Dry erase markers
• (1) Three-ring binder (1.5" or larger)
• (1) Pack of 5-tab dividers
• (4) Folders with prongs
• (1) Composition notebook
• Wired earbuds or headphones
• Daily or weekly planner
• Scientific calculator (TI-30XIIS preferred)
• (2) Boxes of tissues
• (1) Container of disinfectant wipes
• Gallon-size and sandwich-size Ziploc bags

Optional

• 11.6" Chromebook case

Nurse Wish List (Optional)

• Ziploc sandwich bags
• Kleenex
• Clorox wipes

8TH GRADE

• (1) 1" Binder with pockets
• (1) 1" Binder with pockets or large spiral notebook
• (1) 2" Binder with pockets
• (5) Tab dividers
• (2) Packs of loose-leaf paper or spiral notebooks
• Colored pencils
• Pencils
• (3) Pocket folders
• Scissors
• Glue stick
• Wired headphones
• (2) Dry erase markers
• (2) Clorox wipes
• (2) Boxes of Kleenex
• Quart-size Ziploc bags
• Daily or weekly planner
• Scientific calculator (TI-30XIIS preferred)

Optional

• Trapper
• (2) Locks (PE/Body Conditioning & Main Locker)
• 11.6" Chromebook case

Nurse Wish List (Optional)

• Ziploc sandwich bags
• Kleenex
• Clorox wipes

Middle School Electives
 

Art

• Sketchbook or composition notebook (8.5" × 11" or larger)
• #2 pencils
• Large eraser
• Glue stick or glue bottle
• Black fine-tip and ultra-fine Sharpies

Optional

• Baby wipes
• Markers
• Colored pencils
• Crayons

Choir

• 1" Black binder
• Pencil (kept in choir binder)
• Sticky notes

Concert Attire

• Dress pants, dress shirt, dress, dress shoes, or similar concert attire

PE & Body Conditioning

• Tennis shoes (non-marking soles)
• T-shirt
• Shorts
• Deodorant (no spray cans)
• Water bottle (labeled with student's name)
• Lock for PE locker (school will provide one if needed)

Special Education (SOAR)

• Kleenex
• Markers or colored pencils
• Disinfectant wipes
• Deodorant

General Supplies

• Student planner
• White eraser (for paper standardized tests)
• Additional folders, pencils, and paper
• Headphones for use with student Chromebooks

Optional

• Lock for locker

Art

• Pencil and eraser (must be brought to class daily)
• Ultra Fine Tip Sharpie
• Colored pencils
• Kleenex

Business: Accounting & Personal Finance

• 1" Binder
• (8) Divider tabs
• Basic calculator

Chamber Choir

• 1" Black binder
• Pencil
• Sticky notes

Concert Attire
Dress pants, dress shirt, dress, dress shoes, or similar concert attire (concert black past robe)

Concert Choir

• 1" Black binder
• Pencil
• Sticky notes

Concert Attire

• To be determined

English / Language Arts & Spanish

English I

• Notebook

Spanish

• Composition book

General Supplies

• Binder or folder
• Pens and pencils
• Highlighters or colored pencils

Math

• Loose-leaf or notebook paper
• Pencils
• Colored pen
• Folder or binder

Calculators

• TI-30XS Multiview (sufficient for Pre-Algebra through Algebra II)
• TI-Nspire CX or CX II (optional; must be CX version, not CAS—CAS calculators are not allowed on the ACT)

Physical Education

• Clean tennis or athletic shoes
• Shorts or sweats
• T-shirt

Science

Physics

• Scientific calculator
• Binder or folder for handouts (open-note quizzes)
• Expo markers (optional)

Biology

• Pencil or pen
• Binder or heavy-duty folder

DC Human Anatomy

• Pencil or pen
• Binder or heavy-duty folder
• Colored pencils

DC Biology

• Pencil or pen
• Binder or heavy-duty folder

Social Studies

• Folder
• Spiral notebook (World History)
• Binder (for note-taking and organization; not needed for World History)
• Paper
• Pens in multiple colors (for color-coded notes)

Special Education (SOAR)

• Kleenex
• Disinfectant wipes
• Deodorant
• Colored pencils or markers
• Headphones or earphones

Nurse Wish List (Optional)

• Ziploc brand sandwich bags
• Disinfectant wipes
• Kleenex

Student Services Wish List (Optional)

• Cases of water
• Kleenex

Event: Meet the Teacher Night 

Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026

Time: 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. 

Location: Hallsville Primary School 

Families are encouraged to drop off school supplies that evening. 

Event: Meet the Teacher Night

Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026

Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 

Location: Hallsville Intermediate School 

Families are encouraged to drop off school supplies that evening. 

Event: 6^th Grade Orientation & Meet the Teacher Night

Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. 

Location: Secondary Cafeteria

Families can enter through the West Gym or the middle school entrance. Students are encouraged to bring supplies to take to their lockers. 

Event: 7^th & 8^th Grade Orientation 

Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026

Time: 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. 

Location: Secondary Cafeteria

Families can enter through the West Gym or the middle school entrance. Students are encouraged to bring supplies to take to their lockers. 

Event: 7^th & 8^th Grade Athletics Meeting

Time: 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. 

Location: West Gym

This meeting is for students and parents of 7^th and 8^th grade students who will be participating in MSHSAA athletics.

Event:  Meet the Teacher Night

Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026

Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. 

Location: Secondary Cafeteria

Families can enter through the West Gym or the high school entrance. 

Event: MATC Meeting

Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026

Time: 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. 

Location: North Gym

This meeting is required for all students attending MATC during the 2026-27 school year. 

Event: FLEX Meeting

Time: 6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 

Location: North Gym

This meeting is required for all students participating in FLEX during the 2026-27 school year. 

Event: Athletics Department Meeting

Time: 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. 

Location: West Gym

This meeting is for all high school students and parents who will be participating in MSHSAA athletics. 

School meal prices will be set at the July Board of Education meeting. 

Pay at School

Payments are accepted at all schools. Place checks or cash in an envelope with your child's first and last name on it and have your student hand it in to their homeroom teacher or school office. Please write your child's name in the memo line of the check.

Pay Online

Lunch payments can now be made in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal or by sending cash or check to the school. 
To make a payment in Infinite Campus: 

• Log into Infinite Campus Parent Portal via the app or online.   
• Select Food Service
• Click on the blue Pay button
• Enter the amount to put on your student's account
• Select Add to Cart
• Go to your Cart
• Add payment information 
  • Infinite Campus charges a 4% fee for credit cards and a $.35 fee for checks.  

While families are not required to complete the Free & Reduced Meal Application, we encourage all families to apply.  Meal program eligibility is also used as a criterion for many other federal funding opportunities for students within our district.  Applications for free or reduced-price meals must be completed each school year. However, if family income changes, a new application can be completed and turned in to the building office.

Families can apply online through Infinite Campus or print off and return the form below once available in late July 2026. 

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

1. mail:

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

1400 Independence Avenue, SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or

2. fax:

(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or

3. email:

program.intake@usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.