
School supplies will equip your student with the necessary materials to be successful in the classroom. While our teachers typically stock up on backup supplies, your student needs to come to the first day of school with all the materials listed on their school supplies list.
2025-26 TK-12 School Supply Lists
2025-26 School Supply Lists PDF
- 3 three-prong, bottom-pocket, plain color folders (preferred colors: blue, red, yellow)
- 1 sturdy plastic pocket folder with pockets at the bottom (preferred color: purple)
- 1 spiral notebook, 1 subject, wide ruled, non-perf, 70 count
- 8 glue sticks (preferred: washable, purple)
- 3 boxes of 24-count standard crayons
- 2 boxes of wide-tip, 10-count washable markers
- 1 box of thin-tip, 8-count washable markers
- 1 fluorescent yellow highlighter
- 1 scissors (5″ blunt tip)
- 1 white three-ring binder (1 1/2” sleeved cover)
- 1 box of 12 No. 2 pencils
- 2 wide-tip, dry erase markers (preferred colors: black and red)
- 1 large beach towel
- Backpack (standard size, no wheels)
- Tennis shoes (wear on P.E. days)
- Headphones – USB-C plug
- 3 three-prong, bottom-pocket, plain color folders (preferred colors: orange, purple, yellow)
- 2 sturdy plastic pocket folders with pockets at the bottom (preferred colors: purple and yellow)
- 2 spiral notebooks, 1 subject, wide ruled, non-perf, 70 count (preferred colors: blue and red)
- 6 glue sticks (preferred: washable, purple)
- 2 boxes of 24-count standard crayons
- 2 boxes of wide-tip, 10-count washable markers
- 1 fluorescent yellow highlighter
- 1 large pink eraser
- 1 scissors (5″ blunt tip)
- 1 box of 12 No. 2 pencils
- 1 plastic pencil box (approx. 5” x 8”)
- 4 wide-tip, dry erase markers (assorted colors)
- Backpack
- Tennis shoes (wear or bring on P.E. days)
- Headphones – USB-C plug
- 3 three-prong, bottom-pocket, plain color folders (preferred colors: orange, red, and yellow)
- 2 sturdy plastic pocket folders with pockets at the bottom (preferred colors: purple and yellow)
- 2 spiral notebooks, 1 subject, wide ruled, non-perf, 70 count (preferred colors: blue and red)
- 4 glue sticks (preferred: washable, purple)
- 1 box of 24-count standard crayons
- 2 boxes of wide-tip, 10-count washable markers
- 1 box 12-count colored pencils
- 1 fluorescent yellow highlighter
- 1 large pink eraser
- 2 packages of sticky notes 3″x3″ (preferred color: yellow)
- 1 scissors (5″ blunt tip)
- 24 sharpened No. 2 pencils
- 1 plastic pencil box (approx. 5” x 8”)
- 2 wide-tip dry erase markers (preferred colors: black and red)
- 1 wide ruled composition notebook, 100 count
- Backpack
- Tennis shoes (wear or bring on P.E. days)
- Headphones – USB-C plug
- 5 bottom-pocket, plain color folders (preferred colors: blue, green, purple, red, yellow)
- 2 sturdy plastic pocket folders with pockets at the bottom (preferred colors: purple and yellow)
- 4 spiral notebooks, 1 subject, wide ruled, non-perf, 70 count (preferred colors: blue, green, red, and yellow)
- 1 package of wide-ruled notebook paper
- 4 glue sticks (preferred: washable, purple)
- 1 box of 24-count standard crayons
- 1 box of wide-tip, 10-count washable markers
- 1 box 12-count colored pencils
- 1 fluorescent yellow highlighter
- 1 large pink eraser
- 2 packages of sticky notes 3″x3″ (preferred color: yellow)
- 1 scissors (5″ blunt tip)
- 24 sharpened No. 2 pencils
- 4 wide-tip, dry erase markers (assorted colors)
- 1 wide ruled composition notebook, 100 count
- 2 zippered pencil cases (no boxes)
- Backpack
- Tennis Shoes (wear or bring on P.E. days)
- Headphones – USB-C plug
- 6 three-prong, bottom-pocket, plain color folders (preferred colors: blue, green, orange, purple, red, and yellow)
- 4 spiral notebooks, 1 subject, wide ruled, non-perf, 70 count (preferred colors: blue, green, red, and yellow)
- 1 package of wide-ruled notebook paper
- 2 glue sticks (preferred: washable, purple)
- 1 box of 24-count standard crayons
- 1 box of wide-tip, 10-count washable markers
- 1 box 12-count colored pencils
- 1 fluorescent yellow highlighter
- 2 packages of sticky notes 3″x3″ (preferred color: yellow)
- 1 scissors (7.25″ pointed tip, large handle)
- 24 sharpened No. 2 pencils
- 4 wide-tip, dry erase markers (preferred color: black)
- 1 zippered pencil case (no boxes)
- Backpack
- Tennis shoes (wear or bring on P.E. days)
- Headphones – USB-C plug
- 3 three-prong, bottom-pocket, plain color folders (preferred colors: blue, red, and yellow)
- 2 spiral notebooks, 1 subject, wide ruled, non-perf, 70 count (preferred colors: red and blue)
- 1 package of wide-ruled notebook paper
- 2 glue sticks (preferred: washable, purple)
- 1 box of 24-count standard crayons
- 1 box of wide-tip, 10-count washable markers
- 1 box 12-count colored pencils
- 1 fluorescent yellow highlighter
- 1 spiral-bound sketch pad (9″ x 12″)
- 2 packages of sticky notes 3″x3″ (preferred color: yellow)
- 1 scissors (7.25″ pointed tip, large handle)
- 1 box of 12 sharpened No. 2 pencils
- 4 wide-tip, dry erase markers (assorted colors)
- 1 wide ruled composition notebook, 100 count
- 4 red pens
- Backpack
- Tennis shoes (wear or bring on P.E. days)
- Headphones – USB-C plug
Band: The necessary supplies depend on the student’s instrument. Detailed supply information for each instrument is in Appendix B of the Waukee CSD Band Manual. Students who would like to request a school-owned instrument may fill out a loan application here.
- 4 two-pocket folders (Math, SS, Sci, LA)
- 1 calculator – TI-30xiis
- This calculator will take your student through geometry
- 3 spiral notebooks, 1 subject, wide ruled, non-perf, 70 count (Math, SS, LA)
- 1 wide ruled composition notebook, 100 count
- 1 package highlighters (4 colors)
- 1 pencil pouch
- 1 package 12-count No. 2 pencils
- 4 dry erase markers (assorted colors)
- 4 dry erase markers (black)
- 1 Stylus Pen
- Backpack
- Tennis shoes – no sandals, Crocs, or flip-flops (wear or bring on P.E. days)
- Earbuds/Headphones – USB-C plug
Band: The necessary supplies depend on the student’s instrument. Detailed supply information for each instrument is in Appendix B of the Waukee CSD Band Manual. Students who would like to request a school-owned instrument may fill out a loan application here.
- 4 two-pocket folders (Math, SS, Sci, LA)
- 1 calculator – TI-30xiis
- This calculator will take your student through geometry
- 3 spiral notebooks, 1 subject, wide ruled, non-perf, 70 count (Math, SS, LA)
- 1 package of wide-ruled notebook paper
- 1 package highlighters (4 colors)
- 1 pencil pouch
- 1 package 12-count No. 2 pencils
- 4 dry erase markers (assorted colors)
- 4 dry erase markers (black)
- 1 one-inch three-ring binder
- 1 Stylus Pen
- Backpack
- Tennis shoes – no sandals, Crocs, or flip-flops (wear or bring on P.E. days)
- Earbuds/Headphones – USB-C plug
Band: The necessary supplies depend on the student’s instrument. Detailed supply information for each instrument is in Appendix B of the Waukee CSD Band Manual. Students who would like to request a school-owned instrument may fill out a loan application here.
- Backpack
- Pencils/pens
- 1 package highlighters (4 colors)
- 1 package of wide-ruled notebook paper
- 4 dry erase markers (fine tip, assorted colors)
- 4 dry erase markers (black)
- 1 Stylus Pen
- Notebook for each class
- Folder for each class
- Backpack
- Tennis shoes – no sandals, Crocs, or flip-flops (wear or bring on P.E. days)
- Earbuds/Headphones – USB-C plug
Band
- The necessary supplies depend on the student’s instrument. Detailed supply information for each instrument is in Appendix B of the Waukee CSD Band Manual. Students who would like to request a school-owned instrument may fill out a loan application here.
Algebra & Geometry
- TI-30xiis Texas Instruments scientific calculator
Algebra 2 & Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry
- TI-84 graphing calculator (recommended)
8th Grade Art
- White eraser (recommended)
8th Grade German
- ½ or One Inch 3 Ring Binder
- Backpack (recommended)
- Pencils/pens
- Highlighter
- Dry erase markers/wiping cloth
- Paper for each class (loose leaf or notebook(s))
- Folder for each class
- Earbuds/Headphones – USB-C plug or Bluetooth
Algebra & Geometry
- TI-30xiis Texas Instruments scientific calculator
Algebra 2 & Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry
- TI-84 graphing calculator (recommended)
Band
- The necessary supplies depend on the student’s instrument. Detailed supply information for each instrument is in Appendix B of the Waukee CSD Band Manual. Students who would like to request a school-owned instrument may fill out a loan application here.
The high schools do not have an official school supplies list. Due to the comprehensive programming, each student will need individualized school supplies based on their course enrollment. On the first day of school, they will receive a syllabus listing the necessary supplies for that class.
It is recommended that each student have the following:
- Loose-leaf paper and/or notebooks
- Pens and pencils
- Backpack for supplies
- Earbuds/Headphones – USB-C plug or Bluetooth
Band — The necessary supplies depend on the student’s instrument. Detailed supply information for each instrument is in Appendix B of the Waukee CSD Band Manual. Students who would like to request a school-owned instrument may fill out a loan application here.
School Supply Boxes
Elementary and middle school families can purchase the next year’s school supply box through your school’s PTO, which will be delivered to their child’s classroom before Open House Night. The deadline to order is June 24, 2025.