School Supply Lists

Elementary

Please find the 2025-26 Elementary School Supply List below.

Elementary Open House and supply drop off is on Wednesday, August 27, from 5-7 p.m.

All supplies will be needed on the first day of school, September 2, 2025.

Each school day starts at 8:15 a.m. and ends at 3:20 p.m.

Find the calendar for the school year on the calendar page.

Printable Supply List (cannot be viewed with a screen reader)

All Grades

	K4	K5	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th
Gym Shoes	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Art Smock or used Adult T-Shirt	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Crayons (24-count box)	2	2	2	1	1	1	0
Pencils (24 pack, pre-sharpened)	0	1	1	1	1	1	1
Colored Pencils (12-count box)	0	0	0	1	1	1	1
Eraser (large, not cap erasers, 2-pack)	0	1	1	1	1	1	1
Markers (thick, washable, 8-pack or larger)	1	1	2	1	1	1	1
Markers (thin, washable, 8-pack or larger)	0	0	0	0	0	1	1
Yellow Highlighters (4-pack)	0	0	1	0	1	1	1
Dry Erase Markers (4-pack, black only)	1	1	2	2	1	1	1
Pencil Box (plastic 5"X8") or Pencil Pouch	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Glue Sticks (2-pack)	3	3	3	3	2	2	1
Sticky Notes (3-pad pack, size 3"X3")	0	1	1	1	2	2	2
Wired Headphones	0	1	1	1	1	1	1
Plastic Pronged Folders (5K-5th should purchase one of each color: red, blue, yellow, and green.)	2	4	4	4	4	4	4
1-subject spiral notebooks (different colors)	0	0	0	0	2	2	2
Extra Set of Clothes (labled with name on tag)	1	1	1	0	0	0	0

K4

Item	Number to Provide
Gym Shoes	1
Art Smock or used Adult T-Shirt	1
Crayons (24-count box)	2
Markers (thick, washable, 8-pack or larger)	1
Dry Erase Markers (4-pack, black only)	1
Pencil Box (5"X8") or Pencil Pouch	1
Glue Stick (2-pack)	3
Plastic Pronged Folders	2
Extra Set of Clothes (labeled with name on the tag)	1

K5

Item	Number to Provide
Gym Shoes	1
Art Smock or used Adult T-Shirt	1
Crayons (24-count box)	2
Pencils (24 pack, presharpened)	1
Eraser (large, not cap erasers, 2-pack)	1
Markers (thick, washable, 8-pack or larger)	1
Dry Erase Markers (4-pack, black only)	1
Pencil Box (5"X8") or Pencil Pouch	1
Glue Stick (2-pack)	3
Sticky Notes (3-pad pack, 3" X 3")	1
Wired Headphones	1
Plastic Pronged Folders	4 (one red, one blue, one yellow, one green)
Extra Set of Clothes (labeled with name on the tag)	1

First Grade

Item	Number to Provide
Gym Shoes	1
Art Smock or used Adult T-Shirt	1
Crayons (24-count box)	2
Pencils (24 pack, presharpened)	1
Eraser (large, not cap erasers, 2-pack)	1
Markers (thick, washable, 8-pack or larger)	2
Highlighters (yellow, four-pack)	1
Dry Erase Markers (4-pack, black only)	2
Pencil Box (plastic 5"X8") or Pencil Pouch	1
Glue Stick (2-pack)	3
Sticky Notes (3-pad pack, 3" X 3")	1
Wired Headphones	1
Plastic Pronged Folders	4 (one red, one blue, one yellow, one green)
Extra Set of Clothes (labeled with name on the tag)	1

Second Grade

Item	Number to Provide
Gym Shoes	1
Art Smock/Adult-sized T-Shirt	1
Crayons (24-count box)	1
Pencils (24 pack, presharpened)	1
Colored Pencils (12-count box)	1
Eraser (large, not cap erasers, 2-pack)	1
Markers (thick, washable, 8-pack or larger)	1
Dry Erase Markers (4-pack, black only)	2
Pencil Box (plastic 5"X8") or Pencil Pouch	1
Glue Stick (2-pack)	3
Sticky Notes (3-pad pack, 3" X 3")	1
Wired Headphones	1
Plastic Pronged Folders	4 (one red, one blue, one yellow, one green)

Third Grade

Item	Number to Provide
Gym Shoes	1
Art Smock or used Adult T-Shirt	1
Crayons (24-count box)	1
Pencils (24 pack, presharpened)	1
Colored Pencils (12-count box)	1
Eraser (large, not cap erasers, 2-pack)	1
Markers (thick, washable, 8-pack or larger)	1
Yellow Highlighters (4-pack)	1
Dry Erase Markers (4-pack, black only)	1
Pencil Box (plastic 5"X8") or Pencil Pouch	1
Glue Stick (2-pack)	2
Sticky Notes (3-pad pack, 3" X 3")	2
Wired Headphones	1
Plastic Pronged Folders	4 (one red, one blue, one yellow, one green)
Notebooks (1-subject, spiral bound, different colors)	2

Fourth Grade

Item	Number to Provide
Gym Shoes	1
Art Smock or used Adult T-Shirt	1
Crayons (24-count box)	1
Pencils (24 pack, presharpened)	1
Colored Pencils (12-count box)	1
Eraser (large, not cap erasers, 2-pack)	1
Markers (thick, washable, 8-pack or larger)	1
Markers (thin, washable, 8-pack or larger)	1
Yellow Highlighters (4-pack)	1
Dry Erase Markers (4-pack, black only)	1
Pencil Box (plastic 5"X8") or Pencil Pouch	1
Glue Stick (2-pack)	2
Sticky Notes (3-pad pack, 3" X 3")	2
Wired Headphones	1
Plastic Pronged Folders	4 (one red, one blue, one yellow, one green)
Notebooks (1-subject, spiral bound, different colors)	2

Fifth Grade

Item	Number to Provide
Gym Shoes	1
Art Smock or used Adult T-Shirt	1
Pencils (24 pack, presharpened)	1
Colored Pencils (12-count box)	1
Eraser (large, not cap erasers, 2-pack)	1
Markers (thick, washable, 8-pack or larger)	1
Markers (thin, washable, 8-pack or larger)	1
Yellow Highlighters (4-pack)	1
Dry Erase Markers (4-pack, black only)	1
Pencil Box (plastic 5"X8") or Pencil Pouch	1
Glue Stick (2-pack)	1
Sticky Notes (3-pad pack, 3" X 3")	2
Wired Headphones	1
Plastic Pronged Folders	4 (one red, one blue, one yellow, one green)
Notebooks (1-subject, spiral bound, different colors)	2

Middle School

The first part of this supply list includes general supplies students will need for all subjects. The second portion of this list includes materials needed for specific Allied Art classes. Additional supplies may be requested throughout the year for specific courses/projects. The school-issued Chromebook should be charged each evening and brought to school daily in its appropriate case.

Grade 6

Student personal supplies to keep in their backpack

1 pack of multiple colored Highlighters
1 pack of Blue/Black Pens
1 Ruler
2 box of 24 pencils (keep 1 at home for 2nd semester)
1 Hand Held Pencil Sharpener
1 Eraser
1 pack Crayola Colored pencils
1 pack Crayola Markers Fine Point
Glue Sticks (4)
Headphones
Math
1 package of Expo markers
1 1-inch binder
1 red pocket folder
1 red subject notebook

Language Arts

2 composition notebooks

2 blue pocket folders

Science

2 green notebooks

2 green pocket folders

heaphones

Social Studies

2 yellow notebooks

2 yellow pocket folders

Printable List (cannot be read with a screen reader)

Grade 7

General Supplies to keep in your backpack

4 highlighters

6 blue/black pens

2 boxes of 24 #2 pencils

Pencil bag or box

Hand-held pencil sharpener

Erasers

Earbuds (to be kept in Chromebook case)

1 pack of loose leaf paper (general)

Glue sticks

Requested but not required

Tissues

Disinfectant wipes

1 box of 2-gallon Ziplock plastic bags

Computer paper

Math

Composition notebook

Binder or folder

Calculator

Language Arts

2 single subject notebooks

2 pocket folders

3X3 Post-it notes

Science

Composition notebook (college ruled)

1 1/2 inch black clear-view cover binder (with clear view front pocket)

Binder dividers

Social Studies

2 single subject notebooks

1 pocket folder

Art

10 pencils and 2 pink erasers

Choir

Pencils to keep in folder and class pencil box

Pink, yellow and blue highlighters (1 of each color)

Physical Education

Red t-shirt (will be able to puchase at open house if needed)

Black shorts, sweatpants, OR yoga pants

Athletic shoes and socks

Spanish

1 Pocket folder

Printable List (cannot be read with a screen reader)

Grade 8

General Supplies

Earbuds compatible with Chromebook

Pencils (24 or more) *see art

Black or blue pens

Red pens

Erasers (see art)

Ruler

Loose leaf paper (1 package)

Highlighters

Colored pencils

Kleenex (1 box)

Disinfectant wipes

Language Arts

Blue single-subject notebook

Blue 1-inch binder

Math

1-2 inch red binder

Calculator (TI-30XII) phones not allowed as a calculator

1 package Graph Paper (1/2 inch squares, 8.5 X 11 paper size) *

1 package loose-leaf paper *

1 spiral notebook

Protractor and Compass (for home use)

*Will collect in Math Class

Science

Single-subject notebook

Pocket folder

Social Studies

Single-subject notebook

Pocket folder

Art

4 pencils

2 pink erasers

Choir

Pencils to keep in folder and class pencil box

Pink, yellow and blue highlighters (1 of each color)

Foundations for Success

Colored pencils

Health

Single subject notebook

Pocket folder

Colored pencils

Physical Education

Red t-shirt (will be able to purchase at open house if needed)

Black shorts, sweatpants, OR yoga pants

Athletic shoes and socks

Spanish

Pocket folder

Printable List (cannot be read with a screen reader)

High School

Students enrolled at South Milwaukee High School can expect to need general class supplies that may include, but are not limited to: pens, pencils (regular and/or mechanical), highlighters, binders with loose leaf paper, folders, glue stick, sticky notes, boxes of Kleenex. In addition to general supplies, specific classes may have other needs, as listed below. Additional supplies needed will be communicated to students the first day of school from their individual teachers.

This supply list can change at any time. Check back for updates as needed.

ART
May need sketch books and other artist supplies - teachers will advise students of specific needs during their first class.

AVID
General class supplies

BUSINESS EDUCATION
General class supplies
Accounting: Calculator

ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS
General class supplies

FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES
Nursing: Scrub top & pants, analog watch for clinicals

Nursing Assistant classes will need additional supplies. Please contact Mrs. McConnell for details at amcconnell@sdsm.k12.wi.us.

Clothing Design/Construction and Advanced Clothing: pattern, fabric and notions for 3 sewing projects and one craft. Free and reduced cost patterns are available as are some donated fabrics.

Assistant Child Care Teacher, Child Care Teacher, Child Services Co-Op: Coloring tools (markers/crayons) - small craft supplies may need to be purchased

MATHEMATICS
Algebra: scientific calculator, dry erase markers

Geometry: compass, protractor, scientific calculator

Algebra II/Trig A: graph paper, TI-Graphing calculator (84+ or higher)

AP Statistics: Graphing Calculator (TI 84 preferred)

MUSIC
BAND: Band t-shirt (purchased at start of school year - cost is $10), black shoes with black soles, black pants, black socks

ORCHESTRA: black shoes with black soles, black pants, black socks

CHOIR: black shoes with black soles, black pants, black socks, dressy shirt top in SMHS colors (red, white, or black)

PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH
Physical Education classes: t-shirt, shorts, heart rate strap (can be loaned by Phy Ed dept), athletic shoes

SCIENCE
Biology II: Environmental Science: clothing to wear outside at all times of the year

SOCIAL STUDIES
General class supplies

SPECIAL EDUCATION
General class supplies

TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING
Notebook for all classes

3D Modeling, CNC Manufacturing, and Engineering classes: USB drive

WORLD LANGUAGES
General class supplies