Middle School Supply Lists

Middle School Supply Lists for 2025-26

All Middle School students are assigned a combination locker and are encouraged to keep it organized and to utilize access to their locker to support self-management throughout the day. We do not allow backpacks to be carried from class to class, but rather we will work with students to bring only what they need to each class. A backpack is essential to carry items from school to home and back again, and we also suggest having a pencil pouch or small pencil bag to hold pens, pencils, glue sticks, highlighters, and other small items that students may need to carry throughout the day. Also, when selecting a binder for organization, make sure it can be easily carried. If selecting a smaller binder, or multiple small binders/folders (one for each class) is easier, we welcome students to do that as well.

Students are required to change clothes before and after Physical Education (PE) classes in grades 5-8. Students should bring clothing appropriate for physical activity to school to remain in their gym locker along with an extra pair of tennis shoes (no black soles, please). The following is appropriate and required clothing:

  • Short or long-sleeved T-shirt (weather appropriate). Any graphics or text must be school appropriate and not contain offensive or derogatory language, images, or symbols.
  • Athletic style shorts or athletic pants/joggers.
  • Athletic shoes (to be left at school in locker) - please choose a non-marking sole.
  • Deodorant to be kept in PE locker.
  • Combination lock for PE locker. This is optional but highly encouraged. Each student provides their own lock for their PE locker.

GENERAL NOTES for Middle School Families

  • Please label student's items with their full name.
  • We do not allow backpacks to be carried from class to class, but rather we will work with students to bring only what they need. A backpack is essential to carry items from school to home and back again.
  • All Middle School students will receive an MPA student planner on the first day of school. There is no additional charge for this.
  • Consumable school supplies on this list must be replaced/replenished by families. This includes, but is not limited to, pencils, pens, colored pencils, paper, etc. While teachers have materials for students to borrow, it is a student's responsibility to bring with them required materials to school and class.

A note about cell phones: Cell phone usage is not permitted during the day in Middle School at MPA. If your student has a cell phone, it should be turned off (powered complete down) before the start of block one and not be utilized until after 3pm. It should be stored in their locker and/or backpack (which stays in the locker). If a student needs access to their phone for any reason, they must first speak with a teacher or adult to do so.

Students should purchase one of each of the following for all grades:

  • Binder: 1 zipped/trapper 3-ring binder recommended with two-pocket insertable plastic dividers in 5 colors (Avery 11903 recommended to fit inside the binder) OR binder equipped with accordion folder.
  • Earbuds/earphones: All students must have a personal pair of corded earbuds/earphones that can be used with their computer. All students use a MacBook at school. We will not be able to loan earbuds.
  • A no-spill water bottle with a securely closing lid and/or straw.

General supplies needed for all 5th grade classes:

  • Pack of 2B pencils (no mechanical), erasers, and small pencil sharpener
  • Pack of pens (black, blue, red)
  • Pack of highlighters (variety of colors 4+)
  • Pencil pouch
  • Colored pencils
Class Supplies
Math
  • Single-subject GRAPH notebook
  • 2 pocket folder
Social Studies
  • 2 pocket folder-To keep in classroom
  • Single-subject notebook-To keep in classroom
Science
  • 2 pocket folder
English
  • Single-subject notebook
  • 2 pocket folder
  • Post-its
Music
  • 2 pocket folder-To keep in classroom
Band
  • Please review the band handbook
Art
  • Listed in general supplies
Theatre
  • Single-subject notebook-To keep in classroom
French
  • 2 pocket folder
  • Composition book
  • 1 pack note cards
Spanish
  • Single-subject notebook
  • 2 pocket folder
  • 1 pack of note cards

A note about individual organization: Much of what is included here is intended to support your student's self-organization and management. If your student has an efficient and effective organizational system (I.e., prefers binders over an accordion file), please feel free to stick with that system. If your child has not yet reached the point of managing multiple classes and teachers, we ask your assistance in helping to find a system that reinforces positive executive function development to assist with their academic success.

General supplies needed for all 6th grade classes:

  • Pack of 2B pencils (no mechanical), erasers, and small pencil sharpener
  • Pack of pens (black, blue, red)
  • Pack of highlighters (variety of colors 4+)
  • Pencil pouch
  • Colored pencils
Class Supplies
Math 6
  • 1.5-2in 3 ring binder (for math only)
  • Single-subject notebook
Advanced Pre-Algebra
  • 1.5-2in 3 ring binder (for math only)
  • 5 binder dividers with tabs no pockets
  • Single-subject notebook
Social Studies
  • 2 pocket folder
  • Single-subject notebook
Science
  • 2 pocket folder
English
  • Single-subject notebook
  • 2 pocket folder
  • Post-its
Music
  • 2 pocket folder
Band
  • Please review the band handbook
Art
  • Listed in general supplies
Theatre
  • Single-subject notebook-To keep in classroom
French
  • 2 pocket folder
  • Single-subject notebook
Spanish
  • 1 pack of notecards
  • Physical English-Spanish/Spanish-English Dictionary
Orchestra
Violin
  1. Essential Elements for Strings Book 2 for Violin ISBN 978-0634052651
  2. Fiddle Time Runners (Third Edition) ISBN 978-0193566095
Viola
  1. Essential Elements for Strings Book 2 for Viola ISBN 978-0634052668
  2. Viola Time Runners (second edition) ISBN 978-0193566194
Cello
  1. Essential Elements for Strings Book 2 for Cello ISBN 978-0634038198
  2. Cello Time Runners (second edition) ISBN 978-0193566088
Bass
  1. Essential Elements for Strings Book 2 for Bass ISBN 978-0634052682
  2. Suzuki Book Vol. 2 ISBN 978-0874873719

General supplies needed for all 7th grade classes:

  • Pack of 2B pencils (no mechanical), erasers, and small pencil sharpener
  • Pack of pens (black, blue, red)
  • Pack of highlighters (variety of colors 4+)
  • Pencil pouch
  • Colored pencils
Class Supplies
Pre-Algebra
  • 1.5-2inch 3 ring binder (for math only)
  • 5 binder dividers with tabs no pockets
  • Single-subject notebook
Advanced Algebra
  • 2-3inch 3 ring binder (for math only)
  • 5 binder dividers with tabs no pockets
  • Single-subject notebook
Social Studies
  • 2 pocket folder
  • Single-subject notebook
Science
  • Single-subject notebook
  • 2 pocket folder
English
  • Single-subject notebook
  • 2 pocket folder
  • Post-its
Music
  • 2 pocket folder
Band
  • Please review the band handbook
Art
  • Sketchbook, glue sticks, Crayola washable watercolor paint set
Theatre
  • Single-subject notebook
French
  • 2 pocket folder
  • Single-subject notebook
Spanish
  • 1 pack of notecards
  • Physical English-Spanish/Spanish-English Dictionary
Orchestra
Violin
  • Introducing the Positions for Violin: Volume 1 ISBN 978-1423444879
Viola
  • Introducing the Positions for Viola: Volume 1 ISBN 978-1423444930
Cello
  • Position Pieces for Cello ISBN 978-0874877625
Bass
  • Suzuki Book Vol. 3 ISBN 978-0874873764

General supplies needed for all 8th grade classes:

  • Pack of 2B pencils (no mechanical), erasers, and small pencil sharpener
  • Pack of pens (black, blue, red)
  • Pack of highlighters (variety of colors 4+)
  • Pencil pouch
  • Colored pencils
Class Supplies
Advanced Geometry
  • 2-3inch 3 ring binder (for math only)
  • 7 binder dividers with tabs no pockets
  • Single-subject notebook
  • Texas Instrument TI-30XIIS Scientific calculator
Algebra
  • 2-3inch 3 ring binder (for math only)
  • 7 binder dividers with tabs no pockets
  • Single-subject notebook
Social Studies
  • 2 pocket folder
  • Single-subject notebook
English
  • Single-subject notebook
  • 2 pocket folder
  • Post-its
Music
  • 2 pocket folder
Band
  • Please review the band handbook
Art
  • Sketchbook, glue sticks, Crayola washable watercolor paint set
Theatre
  • Single-subject notebook
French
  • 2 pocket folder
  • Single-subject notebook
Spanish
  • 1 pack of notecards
  • Physical English-Spanish/Spanish-English Dictionary
Orchestra
Violin
  1. Introducing the Positions for Violin: Volume 1 ISBN 978-1423444879
Viola
  1. Introducing the Positions for Viola: Volume 1 ISBN 978-1423444930
Cello
  1. Position Pieces for Cello ISBN 978-0874877625
Bass
  1. Suzuki Book Vol. 3 ISBN 978-0874873764