School Supplies

2026-27 NMS School Supplies List

For ALL Classes:
  • Organizational system (planner, binder, folder, or accordion binder) • Pens, pencils, erasers • NSD-issued Chromebook, computer bag, and charger • Corded headphones (wireless headphones are not allowed per district/school policy)

Frequently Needed Items

Item What It Is Needed For
Composition notebooks
  • ELA (1)
  • Math (2 )
  • Social Studies (1 item for grades 6-7)
  • Science (2)
  • Yearbook (1)

TOTAl QUANTITY - 7
Tape/glue stick
  • ELA
  • Math
  • Science
Highlighters
  • Social Studies
  • Science
Colored pencils
  • Social Studies
  • Science
Post-its Yearbook, Optional

 

Subject-Specific Supplies

Subject Items Needed
ELA See Frequently Needed Items chart above for composition notebook and tape/glue stick
Math
  • 2 composition notebooks OR 2 spiral notebooks 
  • Graph paper
  • Book cover for textbook (if not left at home) — a paper bag works great
  • Red correcting pens

Needed at home:

  • Ruler, compass, protractor
  • Pre-Algebra 1 & 2: 10-key calculator with square root (√) button
  •  Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2: TI-83+ or TI-84 calculator (some available for loan if financial need)
Social Studies
  • 1 composition notebook (6th/7th grade)
Science
  • 3-prong folder / folder
  • 2 composition notebooks
  • Pencils
PE/Health/Fitness
  • Blank gray t-shirt
  • Black or blue shorts or sweatpants
  • Athletic shoes

 

Elective Supplies

Elective Items Needed
Orchestra
  • Clip-on string tuner
Band and Orchestra
  • Methods book (see course syllabus)
Choir
  • Pencil
Cooking
  • Closed-toed shoes
  • Hair tie (for shoulder-length hair or longer)
Tech/ Pre-Tech
  • 2-pocket, 3-prong folder
Art/ Ceramics
  • 5 #2 pencils
  • 1 eraser (Pink Pearl or Magic Rub)
  • 1 ultra-fine Sharpie and 1 fine Sharpie
  • Handheld pencil sharpener (optional)
  • Pencil pouch (optional)
Yearbook
  • Optional SanDisk memory card
Optional Supplies
  • Post-its
  • Fine-tip Sharpie