[SoDu How-To] Know Your Supplies for Githens Middle School 2025-26

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Durham Public Schools traditional calendar campuses are back in service on Aug. 25. Sherwood Githens Middle School holds its open house on Aug. 21 from 3 to 6 p.m.

Here’s a complete breakdown of what your student needs, including required materials for each grade level and helpful donation items that teachers welcome throughout the year.

🟢 6th Grade

Daily Supplies (keep in pencil pouch):

Colored pencils
1 glue stick (suggest 4–6 total for year)
Pencils (suggest 4–6 packs for year)
1 dry-erase marker
Scissors
Wired headphones (no wireless or earbuds)

By Subject:

Math

1–3 subject notebook (for Math only)
1 pocket folder

Science

1 composition or spiral notebook (stays in classroom)
1 pocket folder

ELA

1-inch binder
Dividers
Notebook filler paper

Social Studies

1 notebook
1 pocket folder

Discovery

1 notebook
1 pocket folder

Team Donations (Optional but Needed):

Pencils
Kleenex
Clorox wipes (especially for science)
Paper towels (select-a-size)
All-purpose cleaner
Hand sanitizer
Expo markers
Glue sticks
Printer paper
Colored cardstock

🔵 7th Grade

Spiral notebook for Social Studies
2-pocket folder for Social Studies
Optional binder for Social Studies papers
Folder for Science
Marble composition notebook
Loose-leaf paper
Pencils (pencil pouch recommended)
Handheld pencil sharpener
Tissues
Hand sanitizer
Markers
Colored pencils
Wired headphones (no AirPods, Beats, or wireless headphones)
Highlighters
Clorox or disinfecting wipes

🔴 8th Grade

By Subject:

ELA

2-pocket folder
Spiral or composition notebook

Math (Math I & Math 8)

Graph composition notebook
2-pocket folder

Science

2-inch binder

Social Studies

2-pocket folder
Composition book

General Supplies

Pencils (regular or mechanical)
Extra lead (if using mechanical)
Pens
Highlighters
Wired headphones (no wireless)

Suggested Color Coordination Tip:
Use different colors per subject to stay organized (e.g. green for science, blue for math, red for social studies, yellow for ELA)

Optional Donations: