The following school supply list is compiled by each grade level at Dallas Center-Grimes. During the year, these supplies may need to be replenished. Any additional updates will come from your student’s classroom teacher. This list is updated for the 2025-26 school year.

Preschool School Supplies

Preschool Supplies

  • 1 – Large Book Bag – Needs to fit a standard size folder
  • 1 – Plastic Folder
  • 1 – 1″ – 3 Ring Binder
  • 1 – Box of Kleenex
  • 2 – Rolls of Paper Towels – (Unopened)
  • 1 – Box Crayola Pipsqueak Markers
  • 2 – Large Elmer’s Glue Sticks
  • 1 – Box of 5 oz. Dixie Cups
  • 1 – 24 Count Box of Crayola Crayons (Boys Only)
  • 1 – Water Color Paint (Girls)

Transitional Kindergarten School Supplies

Transitional Kindergarten School Supplies

  • 1- Large book bag 
  • 2- Crayola classic washable thick markers (8 ct.)
  • 2- Crayola crayons box of 24
  • 1- 4 pack Expo dry erase markers, chisel tip, assorted colors
  • 4- Elmer’s jumbo glue stick (0.77 oz) 
  • 1- 1″ binder with clear plastic sleeve on cover
  • 1- Heavy duty, 2 pocket folder- for take home folder
  • 1- Large box of facial tissue

Kindergarten School Supplies

Kindergarten School Supplies

  • 1- Large book bag
  • 1- Fiskars 5″ Scissors
  • 1- Box of #2 Ticonderoga pre sharpened pencils 
  • 1- Durable two-pocket take home folder
  • 1- Plastic school box
  • 1- Headphones; with standard headphone jack
  • 2- Crayola Washable Thick Markers (10 ct)
  • 4- Crayola Crayons (24 ct)
  • 4- Elmer’s Jumbo Glue Sticks (0.77oz) 
  • 2- EXPO dry erase fine tip black markers (4 ct)
  • 1- Kleenex Box
  • 1- Wide ruled spiral notebook
  • 1- Water bottle (Back and forth to home)
  • 1- Ziploc baggies (Any size)

1st Grade School Supplies

1st Grade School Supplies

  • 1- Large book bag
  • 1- Fiskars 5″ Sharp Scissors 
  • 1- Plastic school box
  • 2- Box of Ticonderoga pre-sharpened pencils
  • 2- Crayola Classic Washable Thick Markers
  • 2- Crayola Crayons(24 ct.)
  • 2- Elmer’s Jumbo Glue Stick
  • 2- Plastic two pocket folder – Red and Blue
  • 2- EXPO Dry Erase Fine Tip Black Markers(4 ct.)
  • 1- Large box of Kleenex
  • 1- Headphones; with standard headphone jack
  • 1- Pack of Post-It Notes
  • 1- Wide ruled spiral notebook
  • 1- Sturdy two pocket folder – for take home
  • 1- Gallon Ziploc Bags (Girls)
  • 1- Sandwich Ziploc Bags (Boys)

2nd Grade School Supplies

2nd Grade School Supplies

  • 1- #2 Ticonderoga pre-sharpened pencils (24 ct)
  • 3- Plastic two-pocket folders (Red, Blue, Green)
  • 1- One subject spiral notebook
  • 2- EXPO dry erase fine tip black markers
  • 2- Large box of Kleenex 
  • 1- Thick washable Crayola markers (10 ct.)
  • 1- Take home folder – any design, sturdy
  • 1- Composition notebook
  • 1- Pack of highlighters (3-Pack)
  • 1- Gallon Ziploc Bags (Girls only)
  • 1- Sandwich Ziploc Bags (Boys Only)
  • 1- Post-It Notes (two-pack)
  • 1- Pencil top erasers ( Pack of 25 or 30 erasers)
  • 1- Headphones, with standard headphone jack
  • 1- Large backpack
  • 1- Fiskars 5″ sharp scissors
  • 2- 24 count Crayola Crayons
  • 2- Elmer’s jumbo glue sticks
  • 1- Plastic supply box

3rd Grade School Supplies

3rd Grade School Supplies

  • 1- Large book bag
  • 1- Fiskars 5″ Sharp Pointed Scissors
  • 1- Ticonderoga #2 Pre Sharpened Pencils(24 ct)
  • 1- Crayola Classic Thick Washable Markers (10 ct.)
  • 1- Crayola Crayons (24 CT) 
  • 1- Crayola resharpened Colored Pencils (12 ct)
  • 1- Box of EXPO Dry Erase Chisel Tip Black Markers 
  • 1- Plastic school box
  • 1- Headphones, with standard headphone jack
  • 2- Elmer’s Jumbo Glue Stick 
  • 3- Wide Ruled Spiral Notebooks 
  • 5- Plastic Two Pocket Folders-Red, Yellow, Green, Orange, Blue
  • 1 Large Box of Kleenex
  • 1- Pencil top eraser pack
  • 1- Sturdy Two Pocket Folder – for take home 
  • 1- Pencil sharpener with receptacle
  • 1- Pack loose-leaf paper
  • 2- Highlighters
  • 1- Gallon Ziploc Bags (Boys)
  • 1- Sandwich Ziploc Bags (Girls)

4th Grade School Supplies

4th Grade School Supplies

  • 5- Two Pocket Folders 
  • 1- Large Book Bag
  • 1-Pointed Scissors
  • 1- Thick Crayola Classic Washable Markers
  • 1- Pencil Bag or Box
  • 1- box Crayola Classic Color Pencils
  • 2- Boxes of #2 Ticonderoga Pre-Sharpened Pencils 
  • Large Box of Kleenex
  • 1-Pack EXPO Dry Erase Fine Tip Black Markers 
  • 4- Composition Style Notebook
  • 2- Yellow Highlighters 
  • 2- Elmer’s Jumbo Glue Sticks
  • 1- Headphones – with standard headphone jack

5th Grade School Supplies

5th Grade School Supplies

  • 1 pair of earbuds/headphones
  • 1 package of 3×5 notecards
  • 2 packages of sticky notes
  • 2 glue sticks
  • 6 boxes of Kleenex
  • Pencil bag/case
  • Scissors
  • 1 refillable water bottle
  • 4 packages of #2 pencils (replenish often)
  • 4 highlighters
  • 1 package of colored pencils
  • 1 package of markers
  • 1 package of Expo markers
  • 1 large eraser
  • 1 fine tip black Sharpie
  • 1 plastic take home folder
  • 5th grade Literacy- (1) 3-subject notebook
  • 5th grade Literacy/SS- 2 folders
  • 5th grade Math/Science- (1) 3-subject notebook
  • 5th grade Math/Science- 2 folders

6th Grade School Supplies

6th Grade School Supplies 

  • 1 pair of earbuds/headphones
  • 1 package of 3×5 notecards
  • 2 packages of sticky notes
  • 2 glue sticks
  • 6 boxes of Kleenex
  • Pencil bag/case
  • Scissors
  • 1 refillable water bottle
  • 4 packages of #2 pencils (replenish often)
  • 4 highlighters
  • 1 package of colored pencils
  • 1 package of markers
  • 1 package of Expo markers
  • 1 large eraser
  • 1 fine tip black Sharpie
  • 1 plastic take home folder
  • 6th grade Literacy/SS- (2) 1-subject notebooks
  • 6th grade Literacy/SS- 2 folders
  • 6th grade Math/Science- (1) 3-subject notebook
  • 6th grade Math/Science- 2 folders
  • 6th grade Math/Science- basic calculator

7th Grade School Supplies

7th Grade School Supplies

  • Pencils – pre-sharpened or mechanical
  • 1-Pack of pens
  • 1- Highlighter
  • 1- Earbuds 
  • 3- Boxes of Kleenex
  • 4- Dry erase markers 
  • Glue Sticks 
  • 3- 1-Subject Notebook
  • 4- Folders
  • 1- Pack of notecards
  • 1- Basic Calculator
  • 1- 3 ring Binder, 1”
  • 1- Pack of page dividers
  • 1- Pack of lined paper
  • Tennis Shoes
  • Deodorant(for p.e Class)

Band

  • 1- 3 ring Binder

Choir:

  • 1- Folder
  • 1- Pencil 
  • 1- Highlighter

8th Grade School Supplies

8th Grade School Supplies

  • 1 -Pack of pencils
  • 1-Pack of pens
  • 1-Pack of highlighters
  • 1- Earbuds
  • 1- Take-Home Folder
  • 3- Boxes of Kleenex
  • 1-Pack of dry erase markers
  • 1- One-Subject notebook
  • 4- folders
  • 1- Pack of sticky notes
  • 2- Packs of notecards
  • 2- One-Subject Notebook
  • 1- Scientific Calculator 
  • 1- Pack of Colored Pencils or Markers
  • 1- 3 Ring Binder; 1”
  • Tennis Shoes
  • Deodorant(for p.e class)

Band

  • 1- 3 ring Binder

Choir:

  • 1- Folder
  • 1- Pencil 
  • 1- Highlighter

9-12 Grade School Supplies

On the first day of school, students will learn about the supplies they will need for their classes!