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School Supply List and School Uniform Policy

2025 - 2026 School Supply List May Howard Elementary School

PRE-KINDERGARTEN

  • All instructional supplies are provided through the state-funded Pre-K program. Therefore, parents are not asked to purchase school supplies. Students should, however, have a full size clear or mesh backpack, lunchbox, and small rest blanket.

KINDERGARTEN

  • Heavy duty 1” 3 – ring binder
  • Clear, plastic three ring binder zipper pouch
  • Crayons
  • Fiskars brand safety scissors
  • Pencils-regular
  • Index cards-1 package
  • Pink Pearl brand wedge erasers (2)
  • Marble composition books (2)
  • Plastic supply box
  • Dry-erase markers-multicolors
  • Glue sticks (6)
  • Paper towels
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Hand soap
  • Baby wipes
  • Disinfecting wipes
  • Box of tissues
  • Over the ear headphones
  • Spare uniforms-in plastic baggies, labeled with student's name

FIRST GRADE

  • Heavy duty 1” 3 – ring binder
  • 2 boxes of 12 Ticonderoga #2 pencils (sharpened) 
  • Mead Primary (K-2) Journal (blank space at top for illustration/narrow line width)
  • 5 pack of tabbed dividers
  • 4 - 24 pack Crayola crayons
  • 4 Elmer’s brand glue sticks (4 pack)
  • 1 pair of Fiskars brand safety scissors
  • 1 small plastic supply box
  • 4 small wedge erasers
  • 1 plastic folder with prongs
  • 1 pair of headphones (with mic)
  • 1 box of tissues
  • 2 containers of disinfecting wipes
  • 1 roll paper towels
  • 1 bottle of Hand Sanitizer (with pump)
  • 1 bottle of Liquid Soap
  • 1 box of Ziplock Bags (any size)

SECOND GRADE

  • Heavy duty 1” white 3 – ring view binder
  • 3 marbleized composition books
  • 1 plastic pocket folder with prongs
  • 1 pencil pouch or pencil box
  • 1 box of 48 Ticonderoga brand #2 pencils (pre-sharpened)
  • 3 bar erasers or 1 small box cap erasers
  • 2 Highlighters
  • 2 boxes of crayons (24 Max)
  • Fiskars brand safety scissors
  • 3 - 4 pack of glue sticks
  • 8 pack regular low odor dry-erase markers (no yellow)
  • 2 boxes of facial tissues
  • 1 container of disinfecting wipes
  • 1 roll of paper towels
  • over the ear headphones (suggested JLAB or Sony MDRZX110)
  • Adhesive bandages
  • Hand sanitizer

THIRD GRADE

  • Heavy duty 1 ½” 3 – ring binders
  • 4 pk of # 2 pencils (preferably presharpened Ticonderoga)
  • 4 packs of crayons (24 pack)
  • 1 pack of pink erasers
  • 1 supply box
  • 3 composition books
  • 4 packs of Expo board markers
  • 8 glue sticks
  • 1 pair of safety scissors
  • 2 highlighters
  • 1 package of 8 plastic dividers
  • Paper towels
  • Facial tissues
  • Clorox/ Lysol Wipes
  • Headphones
  • Water bottle (No Metal)

FOURTH GRADE

  • Heavy duty 2’’ 3 – ring binder
  • 4 marbleized composition books (no spiral notebooks)
  • 1 pair of headphones and mouse
  • 1 set of 6 dividers
  • 2 packs of #2 Ticonderoga pencils
  • School supply pouch
  • Crayons (box of 24) or colored pencils
  • 1 pair Fiskars safety scissors
  • 20 glue sticks
  • Markers
  • 2 Highlighters- multicolored
  • 2 Pocket folders (Plastic with Prongs)
  • Paper towels
  • Facial Tissues (2 boxes)
  • Clorox brand wipes or Lysol wipes
  • Post-it notes
  • Water bottle (No Metal)
  • Cap erasers
  • Index cards 3x 5
  • Wide ruled notebook paper (1 pack)
  • 1 pack of blue ballpoint pens

FIFTH GRADE

  • Heavy duty 2’’ 3-ring binder (no zipper)
  • Bar erasers
  • Cap erasers
  • 1 – 12 pack of Ticonderoga pre-sharpened pencils
  • 1 pack of crayons, colored pencils, and/or markers
  • Zippered pouch or supply box
  • 6 tabbed dividers
  • Wide ruled notebook paper (1 pack)
  • 1 pair of Fiskars scissors
  • 24 Elmer’s glue sticks
  • 1 pack of highlighters
  • 3 composition books
  • 1 Plastic pocket folders with prongs
  • 2 pk of Expo markers
  • Over the ear headphones and mouse
  • 2 box Kleenex or Puffs tissues
  • Paper towels
  • Liquid hand soap
  • Water bottle (No Metal)

Classroom Supplies Request List

The teachers at each grade level have requested the donation of the following non-required items to support instruction and student care in the classroom.

Pre-Kindergarten                                                                                                          

  • Lysol wipes and spray
  • Baby wipes
  • Kleenex
  • Paper towels
  • Foam soap
  • Glue sticks

Kindergarten

  • Zip-top storage bags – sandwich size
  • Zip-top storage bags – gallon size Adhesive bandages
  • Spray cleaner
  • Liquid hand soap
  • Plain, non-coated paper plates, large/small

1st Grade

  • Ream of copy paper
  • Ream of card stock paper (colored or white)
  • Elmer's glue sticks
  • Crayola crayons

2nd Grade

  • Zip-top freezer storage bags - quart size
  • Zip-top freezer storage bags - gallon size
  • Hand sanitizer

3rd Grade

  • Facial tissues
  • Paper towels
  • Disinfecting wipes
  • Ream of copy paper

4th Grade

  • Hand sanitizer
  • Adhesive bandages
  • Spray cleaner
  • Ream of copy paper

5th Grade

  • Ream of copy paper
  • Ream of card stock paper
  • Band-Aids (1 box)
  • Zip-top storage bags – sandwich size

School Uniform Information

(In compliance with SCCPSS Board Policy JCDB-R)

May Howard Uniform Colors:
Shirts: Navy Blue or White/ Bottoms: Navy Blue or Khaki

  • Tops may be polo-style shirts, collared blouses, or turtlenecks and are to be plain unless displaying the school’s name or logo. Shirts/tops should be tucked and may not expose any part of the midriff, lower back, or undergarments.

  • Solid navy blue or khaki uniform pants, shorts, skirts, skorts, jumpers, or Capri pants may be worn. Shorts and skirts must be of an appropriate length that maintains modesty and provides sufficient coverage while the student is walking, sitting, or participating in school activities.
  • Dress code does not permit denim, knit pants, jogging pants, or pajama pants.
  • Socks must be solid navy, black, or white with no designs.
  • Tights and leggings (only as an undergarment) may be worn and must be solid navy, black, or white with no designs.
  • Shoes must be enclosed and fastened properly (no sandals or crocs of any kind are permitted).
  • Solid navy or white sweaters, windbreakers, or sweatshirts may be worn over the uniform shirt. Hooded sweat jackets (but NOT pullover hooded sweatshirts) are permitted and must be worn unzipped inside the building; and
  • Tee-shirts may be worn under uniform shirts but must not be visible.

Backpacks must be clear or mesh. No rolling backpacks for students at any grade level. Every child needs a water bottle. NO glass or metal water bottles allowed