Middle school supply list

Three-ring binders

1.5 to 2 inch. Some schools want one per subject, others one big one.

3 Shop

Binder dividers

2 sets Shop

College-ruled loose-leaf paper

2 packs Shop

Composition notebooks

College-ruled

3 Shop

Blue or black pens

1 box Shop

#2 pencils

Mechanical pencils with extra lead work well at this level

1 box Shop

Highlighters

Different colors

1 pack of 4 Shop

Graph paper

For math and science

1 pad Shop

Scientific calculator

TI-30XS or similar. Check with the math teacher before buying a graphing model.

1 Shop

Index cards, 3x5

2 packs Shop

Sticky notes

One of the most overlooked items on middle school lists

2 pads Shop

Three-hole pencil pouch

1 Shop

Combination lock

If your school assigns lockers

1 Shop

Flash drive

8GB is plenty

1 Shop

Headphones or earbuds

1 pair Shop

Student planner

Many schools issue one — check before buying

1 Shop

Middle school common / standard school supplies