School Supply Lists

Kindergarten Supply List 

• Black T-shirt for field trips
• Crayons (2)
• Two-pocket folders (2)
• Pencils (2 boxes of 24)
• Glue sticks (6)
• Scissors (2 pair)
• primary draw & write journals (2)
• Primary handwriting paper with dotted lines (smart start k-1 preferred)
• Primary story writing paper
• Earbuds/headphones 
• A change of clothes

The following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is encouraged for individual students but not mandatory:

• Kleenex
• Hand sanitizer 
• Face masks

1st Grade Supply List

• Gray shirt for field trips
• Personal Headphones (Dollar Store Kind is Fine)
• 1 Large Backpack (No Wheels)
• 1 Pencil Pouch or Regular Sized School Box (no oversized)
• 1 Pack of Ruled Loose Leaf Notebook Paper
• 3 Plastic Pocket Folders
• 4 Marble Composition Notebooks (Wide Ruled)
• 2 Packs of 12 #2 Pencils
• 1 Pack of Pink Erasers
• 1 Pack of Dry Erase Markers
• 3 Packs of Glue Sticks
• 2 Boxes of 24 Crayons
• 2 Pairs of Fiskar Safety Scissors (Blunt end)
• 2 rolls of Paper towels
• 1 Spiral notebook
• 3 boxes of Kleenex
• 2 bottles of Hand sanitizer
• Face mask
• Clorox wipes-3 container

Note: The pencil pouches or boxes will stay at the school, so children are prepared each day, without worrying about forgetting it at home.

2nd Grade Supply List

• Backpack (labeled with student name)
• 1 pair of over-the ear headphones (labeled with student name in Ziplock bag or headphone case)
• 1 pencil pouch (labeled with student name)
• 4 comprehension books (2 per teacher)
• 3 folders (2 for reading, 1 for homework)
• 2 boxes of pencils (1 per teacher)
• 2 boxes of crayons (1 per teacher)
• 2 packs of black dry-erase markers (1 per teacher)
• 1 5 pack of glue sticks
• 2 pair of blunt-tipped scissors
• 1 box of colored pencils (optional)
• 1 3-pack of disinfecting wipes (optional)
• 1 pack of hand sanitizer (optional)
• 1 3-pack of tissue boxes
• All second-graders will wear any navy blue shirt on field trips for easy identification and grouping.

3rd Grade Supply List

• *Headphones in a Ziplock bag labeled with the student's name
• 2 folders with pockets
• 2 pairs of blunt-tip scissors
• 4 composition books
• 1 pencil pouch
• 4 glue sticks
• 4 packs of pencils
• 2 highlighters
• 1 pack of dry erase markers
• 2 boxes of crayons
• 1 box of markers or colored pencils
• 1 ruler
• 1 Three Ring Binder
• 1 personal pencil sharpener
• Field trip T-Shirt: Orange

4th Grade Supply List

The following are encouraged but not mandatory:

• boxes of facial tissues
• bottles of handsanitizer
• disinfecting wipes
• paper towels
• Ziploc bags

5th Grade Supply List

Updated Aug 13, 2026

The following are requested but not required. 

• facial tissues
• hand sanitizer
• disinfecting wipes
• paper towels
• liquid hand soap

6th Grade Supply Lists

Updated Aug 13, 2026

Reading/Language Arts

• 2 Composition Books
• 2 Two-Pocket Folders
• Sharpened Pencils
• 2 packs of Notebook Paper

Math

• 2 Packs of Graph paper
• 4 Pack of Loose leaf paper
• 1 Pair of Scissors
• 1 2 inch -3 Ring Binder
• 1 5 tab dividers
• 1 electric pencil sharpener

Science

• 1 Marble Composition Notebook
• 2 Red Ink Pens
• 5 Sharpened #2 Pencils 
• Clorox Wipes
• Kleenex
• 1 2-Pocket Folder

WISH LIST: Neon Card stock

Social Studies

7th Grade Supply Lists

Updated Aug 13, 2026

Reading/Language Arts

• Composition Journal
• Pencils
• Sticky Notes
• Loose leaf paper
• Folder
• Highlighters
• Colored Pencils
• Tissue

Math

• 2 Packs of College lined Looseleaf paper
• 2 Composition journals (labeled with your name)
• 1 Box of Blue/Black Pens
• 2 Packs of Dry Erase Markers
• 2 Packs of # 2 Pencils
• 1 Permanent Marker
• 1 Pack of Multi-Colored Highlighters
• 1 Box of Colored Pencils
• 2 Glue Sticks
• 1 Pair of Scissors
• 1 Ruler
• 1 Pack of Index Cards
• 1 Pack of Post it Notes
• 1 Pack of Graph Paper
• 1 Roll of Paper Towels
• 1 Package of Ear Buds (keep in your locker)
• Backpack
• Pencil Pouch
• 1 Pocket Folder
  • (Red - Math 7 Course)
  • (Orange - Accelerated 2 Course)
• Additional: (Recommended…. but not required)
  • Combination Lock
  • Locker Accessories
  • Personal Organizer/Calendar
  • USB Drive

Science

• Blue/ Black/ Red ink pens
• 5 #2 sharpened pencils, daily
• 2 composition notebooks
• colored pencils 8/12 count
• highlighters
• loose leaf paper
• 1 2-pock plastic folder
• Clorox Wipes
• Post-It Notes
• Possible donations: hand sanitizer, Lysol, paper towels, tissues

Social Studies

8th Grade Supply Lists

Updated Aug 13, 2026

Reading/Language Arts

• 2 Marbled Composition Journal
• 2 Packs of Sharpened Pencils
• 1 Pack of Sticky Notes
• 2 Packs of Loose Leaf Paper
• 2 Two-Pocket Folders
• Index Cards
• Box of Tissue

Math

• 1 Box of Colored Pencils
• 10 Glue Sticks
• 2 Packs of Graph Paper
• 4 Packs of Loose Leaf Paper
• 2 Packs of Post-It Notes
• 1 Ruler
• 2 Boxes of #2 Pencls
• 1 Pack of HIghlighters
• 1 Pair of Scissors

Science updated 8/12/25

• 1 Box of Colored Pencils
• 1 spiral notebooks
• pencils
• Black or Blue ink pens
• Flash cards
• Coloring materials
• Sticky notes
• ruler
• graph paper
• Donations of the following are appreciated: tissues, hand sanitizer, & wipes

8th Grade students will need daily:

• Pencils
• Loose leaf lined paper
• Pens

8th Grade students will need occasionally:

• Colored pencils
• Tri-fold board
• Poster board
• Headphones
• Glue

Chorus Majors Supply List

• 1x Composition Notebook
• 1x Binder
  • 2" 3 Ring Binder
• 4x Dividers
• Pencils
• Metronome
• Recorder
  • Digital Recorder

Dance Department Supply Lists

Primary Grades K-2:

• ✅ Comfortable active wear (leggings or sweatpants)
• 🚫 No jeans, shorts, or skirts
• ✅ Socks (black preferred)

Intermediate Grades 3-5:

• ✅ White T-shirt
• ✅ Black, gray, or blue sweatpants
• ✅ Black socks

Female Students - Additional Options:

• ✅ Black leggings (instead of sweatpants, if preferred)
• ✅ Leotard and tights (optional, not required)

Please ensure all attire is labeled with the student's name. Proper attire supports freedom of movement, safety, and classroom focus.

Grades 6-8 (9 Week Non-Majors):

All students are expected to arrive prepared and appropriately dressed for participation.

Required Attire for All Students (Male & Female)

• ✅ White T-shirt
• ✅ Black sweatpants or black leggings
• ✅ Black socks
• ✅ 3-pronged, 2-pocket folder (for handouts, journal entries, and choreography notes)

Note: Dance shoes and traditional leotards/tights are not required for this 9-week session.

Dance Majors:

📚 Student Supply List – 2025-2026 Dance Program

To ensure all students are fully prepared for class and performances, please review the required attire and materials below:

For Female Students

• ✅ Black tank-style or camisole leotards
• ✅ Flesh-toned convertible tights
• ✅ Black jazz shoes
• ✅ Flesh-toned ballet slippers
• ✅ 3-pronged, 2-pocket folder (for journal entries, handouts, and choreography notes)

For Male Students

• ✅ White fitted T-shirt
• ✅ Black sweatpants or dance pants
• ✅ Black compression shorts (to be worn under pants)
• ✅ Black jazz shoes
• ✅ Black ballet slippers
• ✅ 3-pronged, 2-pocket folder (for journal entries, handouts, and choreography notes)

Please label all dance wear and supplies with your child's name to prevent mix-ups. Students are expected to bring their folder to every class session.

Theatre Department Supply List

Drama Majors Only

• 1 Journal (Composition or Spiral)
• Pencils
• Highlighters

Media Arts Supply List

Updated Aug 13, 2026

Media Arts Majors ONLY

Piano Supply List

• Black 2 inch, 3 ring binder
• Piano Practice Journal
• Pencils
• Yellow highlighter
• Folder Dividers
• Scales, Chords, Arpeggios, and Cadences
• Junior Hanon

Due To Staffing Changes, Supply List May Be Adjusted

Band Supplies

Benjamin D. Foulois MS Band Materials List

Mr. R. Carter, Director
All students

Can be purchased online or at Music & Arts

• Measures of Success Book 2 
• The books will be provided by the school this year.
• Black 1-inch, 3-Ring binder with plastic sheet covers to insert music.
• All Sheet Music provided in class (placed inside binder)
• Box of Pencils (NO PENS USED IN BAND CLASS)

FORMAL Concert Attire

• Option 1: Southeastern Performance Apparel CHORALE DRESS (D549 - ladies sizes, D427 youth sizes)
• Option 2: Southeastern Performance Apparel Poplin Vest Ensemble with Tuxedo Pant & Bow Tie

INFORMAL Performance Attire

• All Students:
• BDF Band T-Shirt (click here to submit your t-shirt size)
• Black or Blue Jeans
  

Woodwind Players
**Instrument Swabs**

Reeds (no reeds for flute)
Vandoren (size 2 ½*) for Clarinet & Saxophone

   *advanced students may purchase size 3 reeds at the teacher’s direction.

Percussion Students

Stick & Mallet Pack w/ Bag
Steve Weiss Music Liberty One Basic Stick Pack 

or
Salyers Percussion Intermediate Student Pack (Music & Arts Item#: 1428188)

**YOU MUST HAVE YOUR INSTRUMENT IN CLASS EVERYDAY**

Instrument Specific Supplies

Orchestra Supplies

Middle School Orchestra 

• Snark Brand Chromatic Tuner (All instrument version sells between $13-$15)
• Extra strings for instrument 
• Rosin (rosin in a wood block sells between  $3-6)

Elementary Orchestra 

• Snark Brand Chromatic Tuner (All instrument version sells between $13-$15)
• Rosin (rosin in a wood block sells between  $3-6)

K-8 Physical Education Supplies

Updated Aug 13, 2026

Hello BDF Family and Welcome back for another great year! Under each Grade are the required school supply list. If you have an questions regarding the list please email me at jonathan.harrison@pgcps.org

Kindergarten

• Athletic sneakers w/Velcro straps (if possible)
• NO Crocs, Boots, Dress shoes, Slides!!
• T-Shirt, Shorts/sweetpants On P.E Days
• Refillable water bottle (labeled with name)
• 1 2-pocket folder
• 1 box of tissue (optional) 

1st Grade

• Athletic sneakers (Velcro or well-tied laces)
• NO Crocs, Boots, Dress shoes, Slides!!
• T-Shirt, Shorts/sweetpants On P.E Days 
• Refillable water bottle (labeled with name)
• 1 2-pocket folder
• 1 box of tissue (optional) 

2nd Grade

• Athletic sneakers (Velcro or well-laces) 
• NO Crocs, Boots, Dress shoes, Slides!!
• T-Shirt, Shorts/sweetpants On P.E Days 
• Refillable water bottle (labeled with name)
• 1 2-pocket folder
• 1 box of tissue (optional) 

3rd Grade

• Athletic shoes with proper arch support
• NO Crocs, Boots, Dress shoes, Slides!!
• Athletic t-shirt and shorts/sweatpants On P.E Days 
• Refillable water bottle (labeled with name)
• 1 2-pocket folder/ pencil
• 1 box of tissue (optional) 

4th Grade

• Athletic shoes with proper arch support 
• NO Crocs, Boots, Dress shoes, Slides!!
• T-Shirt, Shorts/sweetpants on P.E Days 
• Refillable water bottle (labeled with name)
• 1 2-pocket folder/ pencil
• 1 box of tissue (optional) 

5th Grade

• Athletic sneakers with proper arch support
• NO Crocs, Boots, Dress shoes, Slides!!
• T-Shirt, Shorts/sweetpants on P.E Days 
• Personal hygiene kit (stick deodorant, face wipes, hand sanitizer,  stick/roll-on only, no aerosol sprays)
• Water bottle (labeled with name)  and Drawstring Gym Bag
• 1 2-pocket folder/ pencil
• 1 box of tissue (optional) 

6th Grade

• Proper athletic shoes with good traction
• NO Crocs, Boots, Dress shoes, Slides!!
• PE uniform or approved athletic shirt and shorts/sweatpants, Blue or White Shirt & Black or Gray Shorts/sweetpants On P.E. Days Only 
• Gym bag with zipper closure
• Personal hygiene kit (stick deodorant, face wipes, hand sanitizer)
• Small quick-dry towel
• Refillable water bottle (labeled with name)
• 1 2-pocket folder/ pencil
• 1 box of tissue (optional) 

7th Grade

• Proper athletic shoes with good traction
• NO Crocs, Boots, Dress shoes, Slides!!
• PE uniform or approved athletic shirt and shorts/sweatpants, Blue or White Shirt & Black or Gray Shorts/sweetpants On P.E. Days Only 
• Personal hygiene kit (stick deodorant, face wipes, hand sanitizer)
• Small quick-dry towel
• Gym bag with zipper closure
• Refillable water bottle (labeled with name)
• 1 2-pocket folder/ pencil
• 1 box of tissue (optional) 

8th Grade

• Proper athletic shoes with good traction
• NO Crocs, Boots, Dressshoes, Slides!!
• PE uniform or approved athletic shirt and shorts/sweatpants, Blue or White Shirt & Black or Gray Shorts/sweetpants On P.E. Days Only 
• Personal hygiene kit (stick deodorant, face wipes, hand sanitizer)
• Small quick-dry towel
• Gym bag with zipper closure
• Refillable water bottle (labeled with name)
• 1 2-pocket folder
• 1 box of tissue (optional)

Middle School Health

Students should come to class prepared with the following:

• One 2-Pocket Folder identified for Health Class 
• Sharpened Pencils
• Loose-leaf Paper
• An Open-Mind to Learning