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Start the year off right by making sure you're ready for school! Depending on a student's grade level, they'll need different items. We know shopping for school can be stressful and time-consuming, so bookmark this page so you'll have it handy right when you need it.
Elementary School Supply Lists
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Pre-K 2024-2025
We recommend the following items for our prekindergarten students:
- One (1) set of Prang Watercolors
- One (1) 24-count box of Crayola crayons
- Two (2) large boxes of Kleenex/facial tissues
- Three (3) 1lb 3.7oz containers of Clorox wipes
- One (1) box of 10-count, broad-tip washable Crayola markers
- Four (4) 0.24oz Elmer's Washable Glue Sticks
- One (1) bottle of Elmer's Glue
Additionally, please:Girls:
- One (1) package of paper dessert plates
Boys:
- One (1) package of paper dinner plates
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Kindergarten 2024-2025
We recommend the following items for our kindergarten students:
- Twenty-four (24) Ticonderoga sharpened #2 Pencils (no mechanical, foil or paper wrapped pencils)
- Four (4) boxes of Crayola crayons (24 Count)
- Twelve (12) Elmer’s Washable Glue Sticks (0.24 oz)
- Ten (10) broad-tip Expo dry erase markers
- One (1) pair of Fiskar 5" blunt tip scissors
- One (1) pair of headphones (straight plug-in, no earbuds or bluetooth)
- One (1) box of gallon-size Ziploc slider bags
- Three (3) large boxes of Kleenex facial tissues
- One (1) container of baby wipes
- Backpack (label with child’s name--must be large enough for folder, library books, and
iPad and must be easily opened and closed by the child)
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First Grade 2024-2025
We recommend the following items for our first grade students:
- One (1) Fiskars 5" pointed scissors
- Four (4) Elmer's Washable Glue Sticks
- One (1) large Pink Pearl eraser
- Two (2) large boxes of Kleenex facial tissues
- Two (2) 24-count boxes of Crayola crayons
- Forty-eight (48) Ticonderoga Sharpened #2 pencils (no mechanical or foil-wrapped pencils)
- Four (4) broad-tip Expo dry erase markers
- One (1) white board eraser
- One (1) cloth zippered bag for art supplies
- One (1) 1lb 3.7oz Clorox disinfecting wipes
- One (1) wide-ruled 70-count spiral notebook
- One (1) pair of headphones (straight plug-in; no earbuds, please)
Additionally, please:
Boys: One (1) box of Ziploc gallon zipper bags
Girls: One (1) box of Ziploc quart zipper bags -
Second Grade 2024-2025
We recommend the following items for our second grade students:
- One (1) 24-count box of Crayola crayons
- One (1) 5” Fiskar pointed-tip scissors
- Three (3) large boxes of Kleenex facial tissues
- Twelve (12) Ticonderoga sharpened #2 pencils (Please no mechanical or wrapped (foil or paper) pencils, as these destroy pencil sharpeners)
- One (1) broad-tip Expo dry erase marker
- One (1) fine-tip Expo dry erase marker
- Six (6) 0.24oz Elmer's Washable Glue Sticks
- Three (3) 3-prong pocket folders
- Two (2) large Pink Pearl erasers
- Cloth zipper bag for art supplies
- Headphones
- One (1) 12-count box of Crayola colored pencils
- One (1) box of Ziploc gallon-size zippered bags
- One (1) box of Ziploc quart-size zippered bags
- One (1) box of Ziploc snack-size zippered bags
- One (1) handheld pencil sharpener
- One (1) pack of multi-colored highlighters
Additionally, if the student's last name begins with:
- A-M: One (1) package of baby wipes
- N-Z: One (1) 1lb 3.7oz Clorox wipes
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Third Grade 2024-2025
We recommend the following items for our third grade students:
- Two (2) pairs of headphones or earbuds
- One (1) large mesh zipper pencil pouch
- One (1) art bag (cloth or plastic) with zipper
- One (1) letter-size clipboard
- Four (4) broad-tip Expo dry erase markers
- One (1) red pocket folder
- One (1) blue pocket folder
- Two (2) 0.77oz Elmer's Washable Glue Sticks
- One (1) Fiskars 7" pointed scissors
- Two (2) highlighters
- Two (2) large boxes of Kleenex facial tissues
- Thirty-six (36) Ticonderoga sharpened #2 pencils (no metallic or foil pencils)
- One (1) 24-count box of Crayola colored pencils
- One (1) package of pencil-top erasers
- Two (2) 1lb 3.7oz Clorox wipes
Additionally, please:
Girls: Box of Ziploc gallon-size bags
Boys: Box of Ziploc quart-size bags -
Fourth Grade 2024-2025
For our fourth grade students, we recommend the following items:
- Two (2) earbuds or headphones (no Bluetooth)
- One (1) large art bag (cloth or plastic) with zipper
- One (1) 7" Fiskar pointed scissors
- One (1) box of Crayons, 24 ct.
- Two (2) broad-tip Expo dry erase markers
- One (1) two-pocket folder
- One (1) 0.77oz Elmer's Washable Glue Stick
- Two (2) large boxes of Kleenex facial tissue
- Ten (10) mechanical pencils
- Two (2) packages of mechanical pencil lead refills
- One (1) 24-count box of Crayola colored pencils
- One (1) standard and metric ruler
- One (1) large Pink Pearl eraser
- One (1) highlighter
Additionally:Girls: One (1) 1lb 3.7oz Clorox wipes
Boys: One (1) box of Ziploc gallon zipper bags -
Fifth Grade 2024-2025
We recommend the following items for our fifth grade students:
- Two (2) pairs of earbuds
- One (1) 8oz bottle of Elmer's glue
- Two (2) packages of loose-leaf, wide-ruled notebook paper
- Ten (10) mechanical pencils
- One (1) 24-count box of Crayola colored pencils
- Three (3) erasable pens (black ink)
- One (1) standard and metric ruler
- One (1) 7" Fiskar pointed scissors
- Four (4) broad-tip Expo dry erase markers
- One (1) yellow highlighter
- One (1) blue highlighter
- One (1) one-subject wide-ruled, spiral-bound notebook
- Three (3) large boxes of Kleenex facial tissue
Additionally:Girls: One (1) box of Ziploc gallon zipper bags
Boys: One (1) 1lb 3.7oz Clorox wipes
Middle School Supply Lists by Year
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6th Grade 2024-2025
We recommend keeping these supplies with you/in your locker and accessing them as needed throughout the school year:
- Earbuds/headphones (encouraged to have spares in case you break or lose yours)
- Two (2) packages of loose-leaf lined notebook paper
- Twenty-four (24) sharpened pencils
- Twelve (12) count Crayola colored markers (thin/fine tipped)
- One (1) package of highlighters (multi-colored)
- One (1) simple, 4-function calculator
- One (1) package of notecards/index cards
- Two (2) boxes of Kleenex
- One (1) pencil pouch/pencil case that hooks into a 3-ring binder
- One (1) 1½" binder labeled with the student’s first and last name
- Eight (8) two-pocket plastic folders with three holes to insert into a binder
- Folders need to be labeled for each of the following classes/topics: Homework, Science, Math, Social Studies, ELA, Vocab-Roots, STEM/ Health, Music/PE
Other items:
- iPad charger (If you have lost your charger from 5th grade, get one to use this year!)
- Note: If you purchase a replacement iPad charger please be sure to purchase the official, Apple-brand charge block and cable.
- Gym clothes: t-shirt, shorts, and tennis shoes; swimsuit/trunks and a towel for one week of swimming (these clothing items will be needed in the 2nd semester)
Attention: Trapper keepers/computer bags/small backpacks/etc. for carrying supplies and iPads during the school day will NOT be allowed at TMS!
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7th Grade 2024-2025
We recommend the following items for our seventh grade students:
- Earbuds/ headphones (encouraged to have spares in case you break or lose yours)
- Two (2) packages of loose-leaf lined notebook paper
- Twenty-four (24) sharpened pencils
- One (1) large eraser
- Twelve (12) count Crayola colored markers (thin/fine tipped)
- One (1) package of highlighters (multi-colored)
- One (1) package of notecards/index cards
- Two (2) boxes of Kleenex
- One (1) pencil pouch/pencil case that hooks into a 3-ring binder
- One (1) 1½" binder labeled with the student’s first and last name
- One (1) composition notebook - ELA
- One (1) notebook - Science
- One (1) 8x10 sketchbook
- Eight (8) two-pocket plastic folders with three holes to insert into a binder
- Folders need to be labeled for each of the following classes/topics: Homework, Science, Math, Social Studies, ELA-2, Vocab-Roots, STEM/ Health, Music/PE
Other items:
- iPad charger (If you have lost your charger from 6th grade, get one to use this year!)
- Note: If you purchase a replacement iPad charger, please be sure to purchase the official Apple-brand charge block and cable.
- Gym clothes: t-shirt, shorts, and tennis shoes; swimsuit/trunks and a towel for one week of swimming (these clothing items will be needed in the 1st semester)
Attention: Trapper keepers/computer bags/small backpacks/etc. for carrying supplies and iPads during the school day will NOT be allowed at TMS!
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8th Grade 2024-2025
We recommend keeping these supplies with you and accessing them as needed throughout the school year:
- Earbuds/headphones (encouraged to have spares in case you break or lose yours)
- Two (2) packages of loose-leaf lined notebook paper
- Twenty-four (24) sharpened pencils
- One (1) 4-pack dry erase markers
- One (1) large eraser
- Twelve (12) count Crayola colored markers (thin/fine tipped)
- One (1) package of highlighters (multi-colored)
- One (1) package of notecards/index cards
- Two (2) boxes of Kleenex
- One (1) pencil pouch/pencil case that hooks into a 3-ring binder
- One (1) 1½" binder labeled with the student’s first and last name
- Two (2) notebooks -- 1 for ELA and 1 for Math
- One (1) composition notebook
- Colored pencils
- Black, blue, and red ink pens
- Two (2) black Sharpies
- Glue sticks
- One (1) 8x10 Sketchbook for Art
- Seven (7) two-pocket plastic folders with three holes to insert into a binder
- Folders need to be labeled for each of the following classes/topics: Homework, Science, Math, Social Studies, ELA, College and Careers/Intro to Ag, and Health/Art
Other items:
- iPad charger (If you have lost your charger from 7th grade, get one to use this year!)
- Note: If you purchase a replacement iPad charger, please be sure to purchase the official Apple-brand charge block and cable.
Attention: Trapper keepers/computer bags/small backpacks/etc. for carrying supplies and iPads during the school day will NOT be allowed at TMS!
High School Supply Lists (By Class)
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ACP Calculus (Seniors)
We recommend the following items for students taking ACP Calculus:
- Loose-Leaf notebook paper
- Pencil(s)
- Red pen(s)
- One (1) box of ink pens (assorted colors)
- One (1) box of highlighters (assorted colors)
- One (1) 6" plastic ruler
- One (1) 1" or 1.5" 3-ring binder with subject dividers
- One (1) pair of earbuds (headphones) for laptop
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ACP Pre-Calculus (Seniors)
We recommend the following items for students taking ACP Pre-Calculus:
- Loose-leaf notebook paper
- Pencil(s)
- Red pen(s)
- One (1) box of ink pens (assorted colors)
- One (1) box of highlighters (assorted colors)
- One (1) 6" plastic ruler
- One (1) 1" or 1.5" 3-ring binder with subject dividers
- One (1) pair of earbuds (headphones) for laptop
- Texas Instruments TI-30XS IIS Scientific Calculator (Recommended - class set provided for in-class use only)
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Ag Power and Structures (Welding)
We recommend the following items for students taking Ag Power and Structures (Welding):
- Jeans with no holes (or other fire-resistant pants)
- Hair restraint as needed
- Leather shoes
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Agribusiness Management
We recommend the following items for students taking Agribusiness Management:
- One (1) 1/2" or 1" binder with six (6) tab dividers
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Algebra I (Mrs. Cole)
We recommend the following items for students taking Algebra I with Mrs. Cole:
- Loose-leaf notebook paper
- Pencil(s)
- Red pen(s)
- One (1) box of ink pens (assorted colors)
- One (1) box of highlighters (assorted colors)
- One (1) 6" plastic ruler
- One (1) 1" or 1.5" 3-ring binder with subject dividers
- One (1) pair of earbuds (headphones) for laptop
- One (1) Texas Instruments TI-30XS IIS Scientific Calculator (recommended - class set provided for in-class use only)
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Algebra I (Ms. Dunn)
We recommend the following items for students taking Algebra I with Ms. Dunn:
- Loose-leaf notebook paper
- Pencil(s)
- Red pen(s)
- One (1) box of ink pens (assorted colors)
- One (1) 6" plastic ruler
- One (1) 2" or larger 3-ring binder with subject dividers
- One (1) pair of earbuds (headphones) for laptop
- One (1) Texas Instruments TI-30XS IIS Scientific Calculator (recommended - class set provided for in-class use only)
- One (1) box of Kleenex or one (1) roll of Scotch tape
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Algebra II (incl. Honors)
We recommend the following items for students taking Algebra II:
- Loose-leaf notebook paper
- Pencil(s)
- Red pen(s)
- One (1) box of ink pens (assorted colors)
- One (1) box of highlighters (assorted colors)
- One (1) 6" plastic ruler
- One (1) 1" or 1.5" 3-ring binder with subject dividers
- One (1) pair of earbuds (headphones) for laptop
- One (1) Texas Instruments TI-30XS IIS Scientific Calculator or basic four function calculator (optional - class set provided for in-class use only)
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ALS Animals
We recommend the following items for students taking ALS Animals:
- One (1) 1" binder with eight (8) tab dividers
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ALS Foods
We recommend the following items for students taking ALS Foods:
- One (1) 1" binder with 7 tabbed dividers
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ALS Plants
We recommend these items for students taking ALS Plants:
- One (1) 1" binder with 7 tabbed dividers
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Analytical Algebra II
We recommend the following items for students taking Analytical Algebra II:
- Loose-leaf notebook paper
- Pencil(s)
- Red pen(s)
- One (1) box of ink pens (assorted colors)
- One (1) box of highlighters (assorted colors)
- One (1) 6" plastic ruler
- One (1) 1" or 1.5" 3-ring binder with subject dividers
- One (1) pair of earbuds (headphones) for laptop
- One (1) Texas Instruments TI-30XS IIS Scientific Calculator or basic four function calculator (optional - class set provided for in-class use only)
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English 10 (incl. Honors)
We recommend the following items for students taking English 10 (incl. Honors):
- Pencil(s)
- Pen(s) (standard black or blue ink)
- Two (2) highlighters (different colors)
- Twenty (20) index cards*
- One (1) folder to store papers
- One (1) pair of earbuds (headphones) for laptop
*The actual number should be determined by the student's study techniques. Students who create flashcards for personal learning will need more.
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English 9 (incl. Honors)
We recommend the following items for students taking English 9 (incl. Honors):
- 300 lined index cards
- 1 index card holder (can be found at Dollar Tree, Walmart, etc.)
- Writing utensils (pens or pencils)
- Paper (in a notebook or loose-leaf)
- One (1) folder to store papers
- One (1) pair of earbuds (headphones) for laptop (these can also be found at Dollar Tree, Walmart, etc., and do not need to be expensive)*
*Optional--some students prefer to listen to audio versions of the material.
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Geometry (incl. Honors)
We recommend the following items for students taking Geometry (incl. Honors):
- Loose-leaf notebook paper
- Pencil(s)
- One (1) 1" or 1.5" 3-ring binder with subject dividers
- One (1) pair of earbuds (headphones) for laptop
- One (1) Texas Instruments TI-30XS IIS Scientific Calculator (recommended - class set provided for in-class use only)
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German
We recommend the following items for students taking German:
- Writing utensils (pens or pencils)
- Paper (in a notebook or loose-leaf)
- One (1) folder to store papers
- Earbuds or a headset for listening to spoken/recorded materials
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Greenhouse Production & Soilless Media
We recommend the following items for students taking Greenhouse Production & Soilless Media:
- One (1) 3-prong poly folder with 2 pockets (any color)
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Horticulture
We recommend the following items for students taking Horticulture:
- One (1) 3-prong poly folder with 2 pockets (any color)
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Landscaping
We recommend the following items for students taking Landscaping:
- One (1) 3-prong poly folder with 2 pockets (any color)
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Precalculus (Honors - Juniors)
We recommend the following items for students taking Honors Pre-Calculus (Juniors):
- Loose-leaf notebook paper
- Pencil(s)
- Red pen(s)
- One (1) box of ink pens (assorted colors)
- One (1) box of highlighters (assorted colors)
- One (1) 6" plastic ruler
- One (1) 1" or 1.5" 3-ring binder with subject dividers
- One (1) pair of earbuds (headphones) for laptop
- Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus C Graphing Calculator (Optional - class set provided for in-class use only)
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PRIME Math
We recommend the following items for students taking Prime Math:
- Pencils
- Loose-leaf notebook paper
- One (1) 3-ring binder with 5 dividers (1 inch)
- Scientific calculator (Texas Instruments)
- One (1) box of Kleenex or one (1) roll of Scotch tape
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Principles of Agriculture
We recommend the following items for students taking Principles of Agriculture:
- One (1) 1" inch binder with 6 tab dividers (any color)
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Principles of Teaching
For students taking Principles of Teaching, we recommend these materials:
- One (1) 1" 3-ring binder
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Science (all)
We recommend the following items for students taking any Science courses:
- Dedicated notebook and folders for class
- Scientific calculator (no graphing calculator needed; help is available)
- Dedicated lab notebook (composition-style)