Are you looking for a back-to-supplies list for your middle schooler for the new school year? It’s always nice to be able to get everything all in one store.
Schools offer school supply kits, but usually, they are for convenience and are a little more expensive. They also will have sales, especially on used uniforms. There are some major retailers where you can get the best deals, like Walmart, Office Depot, and Target. However, I like to do most of my school shopping online. I can still find a good deal!
Getting ready for back to school can be a hectic time for both parents and students. Everyone is running around with their school supply lists. Kids are thinking about their first day of school. To help make the process a little easier, we’ve compiled a back-to-school supplies list that most schools typically require for middle schoolers.
If you need help getting free school supplies, some organizations can help you like Back to School America or Operation Homefront.
Back to School Essentials; Basic Supplies for the School Season
Different school districts and different grade levels have different school supplies lists. However, even though there is a specific supply list, there are always general items everyone needs. Whether you are virtual learning, homeschooling, or getting ready for the first week of school, a lot of the school supplies remain the same.
The school shopping list may be for elementary school students, high school students, middle schoolers, and college kids list.
Table of contents
Back to School Supplies for the ClassRoom
Here is my most suggested supply list. This is mostly for Middle School and High School.
- Index cards
- Pocket folder
- Pencil case
- 3- ring binder
- Spiral Notebook
- Sharpie markers
- Highlighters
- Erasers
- Pencil sharpener
- Pencils
- Ballpoint pens (blue and black)
- Colored Pencils
- Zipper binder
- Hand sanitizer
- Loose paper
- Planner
- Subject Dividers
- Mechanical pencils
- Scissors
- Combination Lock
- Graph Paper
- Graphing Calculator
- White Out
- Protractor
- Ruler
Use this printable below for a checklist
Labels for Clothing, Lunch Boxes, and Backpacks
Don’t forget your labels! There’s nothing worse than kids losing their sweatshirts at school and not being able to find them.
School Uniforms and Attire
Some schools require uniforms. My boys go to a charter school and have a set uniform, which is great because I don’t have to worry about dressing them.
Uniform Shop at Old Navy
You can buy uniforms online at the Old Navy. I recommend doing it sooner rather than later as sizes can run out and they have online exclusives.
Tops, Pants, and Skirts at Old Navy
There is a really good selection of tops, pants, and skirts for school at Old Navy.
French Toast
French toast is also a popular uniform brand for kids for going back to school.
Lunch Boxes for Back-to-School
Minimal Bento Boxes
Natural Fiber Bento Box
The natural fiber bento box by Minimal is made from discarded rice husks.
Although the husks are typically burned following the harvest, recycling them for bento boxes reduces millions of tons of carbon pollution.
Because they’re made entirely of plant-based biodegradable materials, they’re environmentally responsible, naturally compostable, sustainable, and chip and crack resistant! Microwave and dishwasher safe as well!
All of them include a tiny container (for sauce or salad dressing, etc.), fork and spoon sets, and two detachable separators.
Minimal Food Jar
This stainless steel insulated food jar has a wide mouth makes filling and cleaning the jar super easy.
The BPA-free containers are ergonomically designed with a lid that doubles as a large soup bowl and double stainless steel wall construction, adding to their durability.
You can make a premium, all-in-one kit for easy dishes on the go by attaching a silicone handle and foldable, full-size spoon.
Backpacks
Walmart
Backpacks are a necessity for school but they can get expensive! Walmart has great backpacks.
The Coofit Kids Backpack is great because it’s Splash-proof and has a large capacity with lots of compartments.
Water Bottles
YETI Rambler Jr. 12 oz Kids Bottle, with Straw Cap
The YETI kids’ water bottle need to be able to keep up. Rambler Jr. is a tiny-and-mighty children’s bottle over-engineered for your little rowdy ones.
Contigo Kids Water Bottle with Redesigned AUTOSPOUT Straw
Contigo Kids Water Bottle with Redesigned AUTOSPOUT Straw has a snap-on lid that is meant to eliminate gaps and curves where germs and dirt might accumulate. Even when the spout is opened, the pop-up straw has a spill-proof valve that prevents spills.
I am wishing you a successful school year full of laughter!
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