Believe it or not, some South Durham families already have to think about back-to-school supplies. Year-round learners at Rogers-Herr Middle School, as an example, start anew on Monday, July 21.
Whether your child is entering 6th grade or wrapping up middle school in 8th, having the right supplies can make a big difference.
Here’s a complete breakdown of what your child needs, including required materials for each grade level and helpful donation items that teachers welcome throughout the year.
🟦 6th Grade Supply List
Used in All Classes:
- Pencils
- Highlighters
- Sharpies
- Expo markers
- Loose-leaf notebook paper
- Colored pencils
- Markers
- Glue sticks
- Scissors
- Index cards
- Pencil sharpener (with shaving catcher)
- Tissues
- Hand sanitizer
- Disinfectant wipes
- Reusable water bottle
- Wired headphones (must be corded – no wireless)
Subject-Specific Items:
Science
- 1½ inch binder
- Dividers
- Composition notebook
- Index cards
- Ruler
- Copier paper
Math
- 1½ inch binder
- Dividers
- Plain printer paper
- Clear binder pouch
- Ruler
Social Studies
- 1½ inch binder
- Dividers
ELA
- One-subject spiral notebook
- 2 rolls of clear packing tape
- Two-pocket folder
- 1½ inch binder
- Dividers
- Glue stick
🟩 7th Grade Supply List
Materials for All Classes:
- Plastic or metal water bottle (no glass)
- Corded headphones (must plug into computer — no wireless or Bluetooth)
- Pencil pouch or box
- Pencils (year’s supply)
- Handheld pencil sharpener
- Colored pencils
- Highlighters
Subject-Specific Items:
Science
- (2) Pocket folders
- Basic calculator
Math
- Blue or black pens
- Wide-ruled spiral notebook
- Pocket folder or 1-inch binder
- Loose-leaf paper
ELA
- Patton: 1 composition notebook
- Ferguson: 2 spiral notebooks
- Glue sticks
Social Studies
- College-ruled composition notebook (7½” x 9¾”)
- Pocket folder
- Scissors
- Glue sticks or double-sided tape
Classroom Donations:
- Tissues, hand sanitizer, Clorox wipes
- Extra pencils, erasers, printer paper
- Colored pencils/crayons, Expo markers
- Tape or glue sticks
Student Incentive Items:
- $5 gift cards
- Candy, fruit snacks, granola bars, chip bags
- Bottled water packs
- Stress balls, wrist bands, Pop-Its/fidgets
🟥 8th Grade Supply List
Materials for All Core Classes:
- Plastic or metal water bottle (no glass)
- (2) 1-inch binders
- Set of dividers
- (2) Graphing composition notebooks
- 200-sheet lined notebook (11” x 8.5”)
- Loose-leaf paper
- Pencils (buy a year’s worth)
- Pens
- Pack of notecards
- Colored pencils
- Highlighters
- 1 folder
- Jumbo glue sticks
- Erasers
- Bookbag
- Corded headphones (no wireless or earbuds)
- Chromebook carrying case
For Classroom Use (Donations Encouraged):
- Tissues
- Hand sanitizer
- Clorox wipes
- Pencils & erasers for teachers
- Expo markers
Incentive Prize Donations:
- $5 gift cards
- Snacks: candy, fruit snacks, granola bars, chip bags
- Bottled water
- Stress balls
- Wrist bands
- Pop-Its or other quiet fidgets
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Author: Wes Platt
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