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Bishop Mack Preparatory School 2026 – 2027 School Supplies

August brings a new year and a new start, and what better way to do that than with new pencils, crayons, markers, pens, and paper! Part of every child’s delight is going shopping together with their for-school supplies together. It’s a great opportunity for parents and students to share the excitement of a new school year. It really helps set the right tone and motivates them with an “I’m going to try my very best” attitude”. Below you will find lists of school supplies for the year by grade level and/or subject area…and remember…. When it comes to school supplies, teachers say, don’t waste your money on feather pencils, light-up pencil sharpeners, or pretty erasers that don’t work. And for organizational helpers, keep in mind that expensive folders with multiple pockets and zippers are often too bulky to fit in desks. Better to stick with more streamlined (and cheaper) models

How Can You Help Even More?

Every year, parents ask how they can help out at the school. This year is no exception – several parents have already approached us, sharing their interest in helping the school provide addition classroom supplies for the year. Their message, which always makes us proud of our parents, is… “I know that my child will be getting the best the school has to offer, but I also want to help our school and our kids any way I can.”

We Are in This Together

Buying extra school supplies for general use in the classroom is one of the many ways parents help our teachers out, and they appreciate it!.

Take a look at the suggested supply lists. There are a number of items on this list such as copy paper, lined paper, markers, crayons, tissues, storage boxes, etc., that if you were to take the time to go out and purchase a few extra of the same items, would really help out all the students in our classrooms and remember – we will give you a donation receipt that you can use as a tax deduction.

If you are not able to get anything extra beyond the basic supplies from the list, don’t worry. We ppreciate parents getting involved. However, be assured that every child will be provided with the very best level of education possible.

BMPS Appreciates the Support of our Families and Our Community.

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School Supply Lists

Some supplies are ‘standards’ – necessary each year, but the specific items will differ from grade to grade and teacher to teacher. Use the lists below as a guideline. Check with your teachers when school starts for more details!

Elementary - Kindergarten Supply List

  • 1 Large Plastic Storage Container with a Cover –
  • Put all of your supplies you purchase in this container.
  • When you bring it to school, we will put your name on the container and keep it in a safe place for you.
  • 2 boxes of crayons (Crayola Brand)
  • 2 dozen yellow #2 pencils*
  • 6 pencil grips
  • 3 black and white composition notebooks – Primary Size
  • 3 black and white composition notebooks – Wide-Ruled
  • 3 packages of wide-ruled, 3-hole punch Notebook Paper
  • 3 Ream of White Copy Paper
  • 1 pkg. Assorted-colored paper
  • 3 Plastic 2-pocket folders (Duo tang Type)
  • 6 glue sticks * (not jumbo sized or liquid kind)
  • 1 pack of Pink Block Erasers
  • 1 12-inch ruler
  • 1 Pair of Children’s Scissors
  • 1 Pack of Thin Black Dry Erase markers (Expo)
  • 1 Box of multi-colored washable markers *
  • 2 large boxes of facial tissues*
  • 1 bottle of antibacterial hand sanitizer (Germ-X)*
  • 2 containers Lysol/Clorox disposable surface wipes*
  • 1 box of quart-sized Ziploc bags
  • 1 box of gallon-sized Ziploc bags

*Some of the supply items will need to be replaced periodically. We will let you know when you are running low!

Elementary - First Grade Supply List

  • 1 Large Plastic Storage Container with a Cover –
  • Put all of the supplies you purchase in this container.
  • When you bring it to school, we will put your name on the container and keep it in a safe place for you.
  • 2 boxes of crayons (Crayola Brand)
  • 2 dozen yellow #2 pencils*
  • 3 black and white composition notebooks – Primary Size
  • 3 black and white composition notebooks – Wide-Ruled
  • 3 packages of wide-ruled, 3-hole punch Notebook Paper
  • 3 Ream of White Copy Paper
  • 1 pkg. Assorted colored paper
  • 1 black & white Quadrille Notebook
  • 2 Packs of 3×5 Index Cards
  • 3 Plastic 2-pocket folders (Duo tang Type)
  • 3 Yellow Highlighters (No other colors please)
  • 1 Pack of Thin Point Black Dry Erase markers (Expo)
  • 1 box of multi-colored washable markers*
  • 3 Large glue sticks (not liquid kind) *
  • 1 pack of Pink Block Erasers
  • 1 12-inch rule
  • 1 pair Safety Scissors
  • 2 large boxes of facial tissues*
  • 1 bottle of antibacterial hand sanitizer (Germ-X)*
  • 2 containers Lysol/Clorox disposable surface wipes*
  • 1 box of quart-sized Ziploc bags
  • 1 box of gallon-sized Ziploc bags

Elementary - Second Grade Supply List

  • 1 Large Plastic Storage Container with a Cover –
  • Put all of the supplies you purchase in this container.
  • When you bring it to school, we will put your name on the container and keep it in a safe place for you.
  • 2 boxes of crayons (Crayola Brand)
  • 2 dozen yellow #2 pencils*
  • 6 Blue Ink Pens
  • 3 Red Ink Pens
  • 6 black and white composition notebooks – Wide-Ruled
  • 3 packages of wide-ruled, 3-hole punch Notebook Paper
  • 3 Ream of White Copy Paper
  • 1 pkg. Assorted colored paper
  • 1 black & white Quadrille Notebook
  • 2 Packs of 3×5 Index Cards
  • 3 Plastic 2-pocket folders (Duo tang Type)
  • 3 Yellow Highlighters (No other colors please)
  • 1 Pack of Thin Point Black Dry Erase markers (Expo)
  • 1 box of multi-colored washable markers*
  • 3 Large glue sticks (not liquid kind) *
  • 1 pack of Pink Block Erasers
  • 1 pair Safety Scissors
  • 2 large boxes of facial tissues*
  • 1 bottle of antibacterial hand sanitizer (Germ-X)*
  • 2 containers Lysol/Clorox disposable surface wipes*
  • 1 box of quart-sized Ziploc bags
  • 1 box of gallon-sized Ziploc bags

*Some of the supply items will need to be replaced periodically. We will let you know when you are running low!

Third Grade Supply List

  • 1 Large Plastic Storage Container with a Cover –
  • Put all of the supplies you purchase in this container.
  • When you bring it to school, we will put your name on the container and keep it in a safe place for you.
  • 2 Boxes of Colored Pencil (Crayola Brand)
  • 2 dozen yellow #2 pencils*
  • 6 Blue Ink Pens
  • 3 Red Ink Pens
  • 3 black and white composition notebooks – Wide-Ruled
  • 3 packages of wide-ruled, 3-hole punch Notebook Paper
  • 4 spiral notebooks (50 pages – different cover colors)
  • 1 Pack of Graph Paper
  • 3 Ream of White Copy Paper
  • 1 pkg. Assorted colored paper
  • 1 black & white Quadrille Notebook
  • 2 Packs of 3×5 Index Cards
  • 1 Package Square Post-It Notes (Yellow)
  • 3 Plastic 2-pocket folders (Duo tang Type)
  • 3 Yellow Highlighters (No other colors please)
  • 1 Pack of Thin Point Black Dry Erase markers (Expo)
  • 1 box of multi-colored washable markers*
  • 3 Large glue sticks (not liquid kind) *
  • 1 pack of Pink Block Erasers
  • 1 pair Safety Scissors
  • 2 large boxes of facial tissues*
  • 1 bottle of antibacterial hand sanitizer (Germ-X)*
  • 2 containers Lysol/Clorox disposable surface wipes*
  • 1 box of quart-sized Ziploc bags
  • 1 box of gallon-sized Ziploc bags

*Some of the supply items will need to be replaced periodically. We will let you know when you are running low!

Elementary - Fourth Grade Supply List

No 3-ring binders are needed

  • 1 Large Plastic Storage Container with a Cover –
  • Put all of the supplies you purchase in this container.
  • When you bring it to school, we will put your name on
    the container and keep it in a safe place for you.
  • 2 boxes of crayons (Crayola Brand)
  • 2 dozen yellow #2 pencils*
  • 6 Blue Ink Pens
  • 3 Red Ink Pens
  • 3 black and white composition notebooks – Wide-Ruled
  • 3 packages of wide-ruled, 3-hole punch Notebook Paper
  • 4 spiral notebooks (50 pages – different cover colors)
  • 1 Pack of Graph Paper
  • 3 Ream of White Copy Paper
  • 1 pkg. Assorted colored paper
  • 1 black & white Quadrille Notebook
  • 2 Packs of 3×5 Index Cards
  • 1 Package Square Post-It Notes (Yellow)
  • 3 Plastic 2-pocket folders (Duo tang Type)
  • 3 Yellow Highlighters (No other colors please)
  • 1 Pack of Thin Point Black Dry Erase markers (Expo)
  • 1 box of multi-colored washable markers*
  • 3 Large glue sticks (not liquid kind) *
  • 1 pack of Pink Block Erasers
  • 1 pair Safety Scissor
  • 2 large boxes of facial tissues*
  • 1 bottle of antibacterial hand sanitizer (Germ-X)*
  • 2 containers Lysol/Clorox disposable surface wipes*
  • 1 box of quart-sized Ziploc bags
  • 1 box of gallon-sized Ziploc bags
  • Public Library Card

*Some of the supply items will need to be replaced periodically. We will let you know when you are running low!

Fifth Grade Supply List

No 3-ring binders are needed

  • 1 Large Plastic Storage Container with a Cover –
  • Put all of the supplies you purchase in this container.
  • When you bring it to school, we will put your name on the container and keep it in a safe place for you.
  • 2 boxes of crayons (Crayola Brand)
  • 2 dozen yellow #2 pencils*
  • 6 Blue Ink Pens
  • 3 Red Ink Pens
  • 3 black and white composition notebooks – Wide-Ruled
  • 3 packages of wide-ruled, 3-hole punch Notebook Paper
  • 4 spiral notebooks (50 pages – different cover colors)
  • 1 Pack of Graph Paper
  • 3 Ream of White Copy Paper
  • 1 pkg. Assorted colored paper
  • 1 black & white Quadrille Notebook
  • 2 Packs of 3×5 Index Cards
  • 1 Package Square Post-It Notes (Yellow)
  • 3 Plastic 2-pocket folders (Duo tang Type)
  • 3 Yellow Highlighters (No other colors please)
  • 1 Pack of Thin Point Black Dry Erase markers (Expo)
  • 1 box of multi-colored washable markers*
  • 3 Large glue sticks (not liquid kind) *
  • 1 pack of Pink Block Erasers
  • 1 pair Safety Scissors
  • 2 large boxes of facial tissues*
  • 1 bottle of antibacterial hand sanitizer (Germ-X)*
  • 2 containers Lysol/Clorox disposable surface wipes*
  • 1 box of quart-sized Ziploc bags
  • 1 box of gallon-sized Ziploc bags
  • Public Library Card

*Some of the supply items will need to be replaced periodically. We will let you know when you are running low!

Middle School - 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade

All have the same basic supply list…..

  • 1 Large Plastic Storage Container with a Cover –
  • Put all of the supplies you purchase in this container.
  • When you bring it to school, we will put your name on the container and keep it in a safe place for you.
  • 2 dozen yellow #2 pencils*
  • 6 Blue Ink Pens*
  • 3 Red Ink Pens
  • 2 2″ 3-ring binders (no zippers or Velcro)
  • 3 black and white composition notebooks – Wide-Ruled
  • 3 packages of wide-ruled, 3-hole punch Notebook Paper
  • 4 spiral notebooks (50 pages – different cover colors)
  • 1 Pack of Graph Paper
  • 3 Ream of White Copy Paper
  • 1 pkg. Assorted colored paper
  • 1 black & white Quadrille Notebook
  • 2 Packs of 3×5 Index Cards
  • 1 Package Square Post-It Notes (Yellow)
  • 3 Plastic 2-pocket folders (Duo tang Type)
  • 2 black Fine Point dry erase markers
  • 3 Yellow Highlighters (No other colors please)
  • 1 Pack of Thin Black Dry Erase markers (Expo)
  • 1 box of multi-colored washable markers*
  • 3 Large glue sticks (not liquid kind) *
  • 1 pack of Pink Block Erasers
  • 1 6 Inch/centimeter ruler
  • 1 Protractor (Small enough to fit in a textbook)
  • 2 large boxes of facial tissues*
  • 1 bottle of antibacterial hand sanitizer (Germ-X)*
  • 2 containers Lysol/Clorox disposable surface wipes*
  • 1 box of quart-sized Ziploc bags
  • 1 box of gallon-sized Ziploc bags
  • Public Library Card

*Some of the supply items will need to be replaced periodically. We will let you know when you are running low!

High School - General Supplies

*When it comes to writing essentials, teachers say, don’t waste your money on feather pencils, light-up pencil sharpeners, or pretty erasers that don’t work. And for organizational helpers, keep in mind that expensive folders with multiple pockets and zippers are often too bulky to fit in desks. Better to stick with more streamlined (and cheaper) models.

The Basics….
Some supplies are necessary year after year, no matter what grade you’re in. When you’re planning for a new school year, it’s pretty safe to invest in these.

  • Public Library Card
  • 2 3-ring binders [2 Inch] (no zippers or Velcro)
  • 10+ Blue Ink Pens*
  • 3 Red Ink Pens
  • 5 black and white composition notebooks – College-Ruled
  • 5 packages of college-ruled, 3-hole punch Notebook Paper
  • 2 5-Subject spiral notebooks
  • 5 single-subject spiral notebooks (50 pages – different cover colors)
  • 2 Pack of Graph Paper
  • 3 Ream of White Copy Paper
  • 2 dozen yellow #2 pencils*
  • Colored pencils [Full Set]
  • Colored Markers [Full Set]
  • Good Block Eraser [Pink or White Gum]
  • 2 Glue sticks
  • 6 Inch/centimeter ruler
  • 12 inch/centimeter ruler
  • 3 Highlighters (Only Yellow)
  • 5 Packs of 3 x 5 Index Cards
  • 1 Scientific Calculator

*Some of the supply items will need to be replaced periodically. We will let you know when you are running low!

Texas Instruments TI-30Xa Scientific Calculator

As the name suggests, the TI-30Xa Scientific Calculator by Texas Instruments is a basic machine. However, it is among the best-selling scientific calculators on the market because of its price.

  • Pocket dictionary
  • Thesaurus
  • Poster paper [Used for project displays]
  • 2 large boxes of facial tissues*
  • 1 bottle of antibacterial hand sanitizer (Germ-X)*
  • 2 containers Lysol/Clorox disposable surface wipes*