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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

• 1 backpack — no wheels or drawstring bags

• 2 boxes of #2 pre-sharpened pencils

• 1 box of blue or black pens

• 1 box of red pens

• 2 highlighters (different colors)

• 1 box of colored pencils

• 1 box of Crayola markers

• 4 glue sticks

• 1 pair of scissors

• 1 pencil pouch

• 4 dry erase markers (black, fine tip)

• 2 wide-ruled spiral notebooks

• 3 two-pocket folders (red, blue, green)

• 1 one-inch three-ring binder

• 1 container of Clorox wipes

• 2 boxes of Kleenex tissues

• 1 pair of earbuds or headphones

• Boys: 1 box of gallon Ziplock baggies

• Girls: 1 box of sandwich Ziplock baggies

• Nurse (Optional): Ziploc brand sandwich bags, Kleenex, Clorox wipes

7th Grade

• 1 backpack — no wheels or drawstring bags

• 2 boxes of #2 pre-sharpened pencils

• 1 box of blue or black pens

• 1 box of red pens

• 2 highlighters (different colors)

• 1 box of colored pencils

• 1 box of Crayola markers

• 4 glue sticks

• 1 pair of scissors

• 1 pencil pouch

• 4 dry erase markers (black, fine tip)

• 3 wide-ruled spiral notebooks

• 3 two-pocket folders

• 1 one-inch three-ring binder

• 1 container of Clorox wipes

• 2 boxes of Kleenex tissues

• 1 pair of earbuds or headphones

• Boys: 1 box of gallon Ziplock baggies

• Girls: 1 box of sandwich Ziplock baggies

• Nurse (Optional): Ziploc brand sandwich bags, Kleenex, Clorox wipes

8th Grade

• 1 backpack — no wheels or drawstring bags

• 2 boxes of #2 pre-sharpened pencils

• 1 box of blue or black pens

• 1 box of red pens

• 2 highlighters (different colors)

• 1 box of colored pencils

• 1 box of Crayola markers

• 4 glue sticks

• 1 pair of scissors

• 1 pencil pouch

• 4 dry erase markers (black, fine tip)

• 3 wide-ruled spiral notebooks

• 3 two-pocket folders

• 1 one-inch three-ring binder

• 1 container of Clorox wipes

• 2 boxes of Kleenex tissues

• 1 pair of earbuds or headphones

• Boys: 1 box of gallon Ziplock baggies

• Girls: 1 box of sandwich Ziplock baggies

• Nurse (Optional): Ziploc brand sandwich bags, Kleenex, Clorox wipes

Electives

Art

• 1 sketchbook (8.5"x11" or larger)

• 1 box of #2 pencils

• 1 large eraser

• 1 black fine-tip Sharpie marker

• 1 black ultra-fine-tip Sharpie marker

• Optional: Baby wipes for cleanup

Choir

• 1 two-pocket folder

• 1 pencil (kept in choir folder)

• Black pants and white shirt for concerts

PE & Body Conditioning

• Tennis shoes (non-marking soles)

• T-shirt and shorts for PE

• Deodorant (no spray cans)

• Water bottle (labeled with student’s name)

Special Education (SOAR)

• 1 one-inch binder

• 1 set of dividers

• 1 two-pocket folder

• 1 box of pencils

• 1 box of crayons or colored pencils

• 1 container of disinfectant wipes

• Nurse (Optional): Ziploc brand sandwich bags, Kleenex, Clorox wipes

General Supplies

• Student planner

• White eraser (for paper standardized tests)

• Additional folders, pencils, and paper

• Lock for locker (optional)

• Headphones for use with student Chromebooks

Art

• Pencil and eraser (must be brought to class daily)

• Cleansing wipes (travel container)

Business: Accounting & Personal Finance

• 1" binder

• 8 divider tabs

• Basic calculator

Chamber Choir

• 1" black binder

• Binder paper

• Pencil

• Concert attire: See email for details

Concert Choir

• 1" black binder

• Binder paper

• Pencil

• Concert attire: TBD

English / Language Arts & Spanish

• English I: Notebook

• Spanish: Composition book

• Binder or folder

• Pens and pencils

• Highlighters or colored pencils

Math

• Loose-leaf paper or perforated notebook paper

• Pencils

• Colored pen

• Folder or binder (for Geometry and Algebra II)

• Binder (for Pre-Algebra and Algebra I)

• 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 not allowed on the ACT)

Physical Education

• Daily apparel: clean tennis or athletic shoes, shorts or sweats, t-shirt

Science

Physics

• Scientific calculator

• Binder or folder to keep 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 (for World History)

• Binder (for note-taking and organization, not for World History)

• Paper

• Pens in multiple colors (for color-coded notes)

Special Education (SOAR)

• Kleenex

• Pencils

• White binder

• Deodorant, hairbrush, toothbrush/toothpaste for hygiene box

• Colored pencils

• Markers

• Headphones or earphones

Nurse (Optional)

• Ziploc brand sandwich bags (they don’t leak)

• Disinfectant wipes

• Kleenex

Student Services (Optional)

• Cases of water

• Kleenex

Event: Meet the Teacher Night 

Date: Thursday, August 14, 2025

Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 

Location: Hallsville Primary School 

Families are encouraged to drop off school supplies that evening. 

Event: Meet the Teacher Night

Date: Thursday, August 14, 2025

Time: 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 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 13, 2025

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 14, 2025

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 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 14, 2025

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 14, 2025

Time: 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. 

Location: North Gym

This meeting is required for all students attending MATC during the 2025-26 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 2025-26 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.