DSMS School Supplies
2024-2025
The state of Arizona is proud to provide free, public education to all students. This includes school resources. Each public school provides the basic texts, workbooks, and materials for students to use in the classroom. This list shows additional supplies frequently used throughout the school year that parents are recommended to provide their children. These items should be stored in the students’ locker or backpack for easy accessibility throughout the year.
Materials for Grades 6-8
ü Backpack or Tote bag (wheels discouraged) Go Diamondbacks!
ü Loose leaf paper (6-8 packages)
ü # 2 Pencils (3 packages)
ü Pens (blue or black) (1 package)
ü Colored pencils (1 small box)
ü Highlighters (1 small box)
ü Personal packs of tissues
ü Eraser(s)
ü Ruler
ü Pencil sharpener (hand-held)
ü Dry-erase markers (1 small pack) (to use on individual response boards)
ü Composition Notebooks – college ruled preferred (8-10) (one for each class)
ü Pocket folders – no fasteners required (8-10) (one for each class)
ü Large tri-fold display boards (3) (for projects in language arts, social studies, & science)
ü Poster board (1) (for a project -- 6th grade only)
ü Washable thin markers (not permanent markers or sharpies) (1 package) (7th grade only)
Music
Students in the music program are to provide their own instrument or rent one through the district. Musical supplies like reeds, replacement pads, violin rosin, and valve oil are to be provided by the student.
Provided by DSMS
DSMS provides the following materials to students to use in the classroom setting: binders, tracing paper, graphing paper, protractors, and planner. If students damage or lose these items, they will need to replace them on their own.
Special Considerations
For families needing assistance with school supplies, please contact the DSMS Parent Engagement Coordinator, Ms. Pou, dpou@nusd.k12.az.us 520-287-0800 ext. 1224.