A Message from APS

Dear Families/Caregivers,

PreK-4 School Supply Lists

We hope this message finds you well! We wanted to remind you of an exciting change to our school supply list process for the upcoming school year.

To make things easier and more streamlined for families/caregivers, students will receive all necessary supplies for their grades when they arrive at school. We ask that students purchase a backpack before the start of school. We believe this new process will save you time and ensure your child has everything they need to start the school year on the right foot.

What's Changing:

We will no longer provide a class supply list for grades PreK-4. The school will provide supplies for all PreK-4 students (no supply fee). It's that easy!

3 Reasons For The Change:

1. Convenience for families/caregivers: By offering school supplies directly through the school, families no longer have to spend time and effort searching for and purchasing each item on the school supply list. This can be especially helpful for families/caregivers who may not have easy access to transportation or live far from stores that sell school supplies.
2. Standardization of supplies: By providing school supplies, the school can ensure that all students have the exact supplies. This can help minimize classroom distractions and ensure everyone can access the materials they need to learn.
3. Cost savings: By ordering supplies in bulk, we can negotiate better prices and pass those savings on to families/caregivers. Additionally, school-purchased supplies can help families/caregivers avoid purchasing unnecessary items, which can add up quickly. This is also a cost-saving for families as the typical list of supplies can be over $60.

Overall, changing the school supply list will make things easier and more convenient for families/caregivers while ensuring all students have access to the materials needed in the classroom.

Note:
There are no changes in the process for grades 5-12.

Supply Lists grades 5-12

Austin High School

Ellis Middle School

IJ Holton Intermediate School

Oakland Education Center

Sincerely,

Dr. Joey Page, Superintendent