Back to School - Sycamore Community School District 427

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Providing resources and information to prepare you for the school year ahead!

Back2School Events
School Hours
First Day Printable Posters
School Supply Lists
Health Requirements
Frequently Asked Questions

Back2School Events

Elementary Schools

Each school invites families and students to visit the building, drop off supplies, and kick off the school year!

During our Back2School events, we will be kicking off our Spartans Supporting Spartans initiative for the new school year. Each month, we ask families to donate a specified item to the Spartan Food Pantry. The August item of the month is deodorant. Help us stock the shelves!

Little Spartans Early Learning Program
- Supply Drop Off - Individual times will be scheduled for each family.
North Elementary School
- Kindergarten Orientation Night - August 19, 2024 from 6:00-7:00 PM
- Supply Drop Off (1st-5th Grade) - August 20, 2024 from 5:00-6:00 PM
North Grove Elementary School
- Kindergarten Orientation Night - August 19, 2024 from 6:00-7:00 PM
- Supply Drop Off (1st-5th Grade) - August 20, 2024 from 5:00-6:00 PM
South Prairie Elementary School
- Kindergarten Orientation Night - August 19, 2024 from 6:00-7:00 PM
- Supply Drop Off (1st-5th Grade) - August 20, 2024 from 5:00-6:00 PM
Southeast Elementary School
- Kindergarten Orientation Night - August 19, 2024 from 6:00-7:00 PM
- Supply Drop Off (1st-5th Grade) - August 20, 2024 from 5:00-6:00 PM
West Elementary School
- Kindergarten Orientation Night - August 19, 2024 from 6:00-7:00 PM
- Supply Drop Off (1st-5th Grade) - August 20, 2024 from 5:00-6:00 PM

Sycamore Middle School

6th Grade Open House
- Tuesday, August 20, 2024 from 5:30-7:00 PM
7th & 8th Grade Open House
- Monday, August 26, 2024 from 6:00-8:30 PM
  - 7th Grade: 6:00-7:00 PM
  - 7th & 8th Grade may meet with Allied Arts, PE, and Performance Music Teachers, as well as Interventionists: 7:00-7:30 PM
  - 8th Grade: 7:30-8:30 PM

Sycamore High School

Freshman and Incoming Student Orientation
- Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 6:30 PM
Back to School Parent Night
- Thursday, August 29, 2024 from 7:00-9:00 PM

First Day of School

The 2024-25 school year begins on Thursday, August 22, 2024. Please note, the first day of school will follow the Late Start schedule.

Incoming kindergarten students will be separated into two groups (Group A and Group B). On Thursday, August 22, half of the kindergarten students will attend school (Group A). On Friday, August 23, the other half of the kindergarten students will attend school (Group B). Incoming kindergarten families will receive a mailed letter home assigning their student's group. ALL kindergarten students will start normal attendance on Monday, August 26.

School Hours

Elementary Schools

8:45 AM - 3:30 PM

Th: 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Sycamore Middle School

7:45 AM - 2:30 PM

Th: 8:25 AM - 2:30 PM

Sycamore High School

7:50 AM - 2:35 PM

Th: 8:35 AM - 2:35 PM

*** Please note: There will be Late Start on the first day of school, Thursday, August 22, 2024.***

Mark Your Calendar for the Back2School Bash!

Tuesday, August 13, 2024
5:00-7:00 PM in Downtown Sycamore
Corner of Somonauk and Elm Streets

Learn More

First Day Printable Posters

First Day of School — English

First Day of School — Spanish

First Day of Kindergarten — English

First Day of Kindergarten — Spanish

Last First Day — English

Last First Day — Spanish

School Supply Lists

School supply lists by school and grade level can be found on this page and under the "Resources" menu of each school's homepage. Note that Sycamore High School does not publish a school supply list.

Sycamore Middle School

Sixth Grade

Updated for 2024-2025 school year.

Order Supplies with School Tool Box

(2) Hardcover/Heavy Duty, 1” binders
- Two different color binders encouraged with clear overlay
(4) Heavy Duty Plastic 2-pocket folders with 3 prongs (Different colors)
(1) Composition notebook, wide or college ruled
(1) Package 5-tab binder dividers
(1) Package wide-ruled loose leaf paper
(1) Basic calculator, non-scientific
(1) Inexpensive earbuds or headphones
(1) Ruler with centimeters and inches
(2) Packages 3 x 5 ruled note cards
(1) Flexible cloth pencil case
(1) Package of 24 colored pencils
(1) Pack of Post-It Notes
(48) Pencils, pre-sharpened
(2) Glue sticks
(5) Highlighters, all different colors
(8) Dry-erase markers, multi-color, chisel or fine tip
(2) Large box of tissues

Additional Information:

Teams will help students label classroom supplies.
Students may be asked to replenish supplies throughout the year at teachers’ request.
Individual teachers may require additional supplies.
No backpacks with wheels or a hard base as they do not fit in our lockers.

PE Requirements:

Gold or Yellow T-shirt (must be in good condition: no rips, tears, or sleeves missing)
- Shirts are available at many local vendors. Please consider shopping at the District's online apparel and gear store: Shop427.store. You can pick up at the Administration Building or have your order shipped directly to you.
Black shorts or black athletic pants
Socks
Athletic shoes (must have laces or straps that secure shoe, no slip-on type shoes)
All items should be labeled in permanent marker with LAST name and first initial.

Download Printable Supply List (ENGLISH)

Seventh Grade

Updated for 2024-2025 school year.

Order Supplies with School Tool Box

(2) 70-page spiral-bound notebook
(5) Folders with pockets and no clasps
(1) 1.5" binder
(1) Package of 5-tab binder dividers
(1) 100-pack of 3x5 notecards, lined
Calculator TI-30XIIS
(2) Boxes of Kleenex
A pair of headphones to keep in student's locker

A pencil pouch with:

Highlighters, 3 colors
24 Pencils
Pencil sharpener
Erasers
(1) 4-pack of dry erase markers

PE Requirements:

Gold or Yellow T-shirt (must be in good condition: no rips, tears, or sleeves missing)
- Shirts are available at many local vendors. Please consider shopping at the District's online apparel and gear store: Shop427.store. You can pick up at the Administration Building or have your order shipped directly to you.
Black shorts or black athletic pants
Socks
Athletic shoes (must have laces or straps that secure shoe, no slip-on type shoes)
ALL items should be labeled in permanent marker with LAST name and first initial.

Download Printable Supply List (ENGLISH)

Eighth Grade

Updated for 2024-2025 school year.

Order Supplies with School Tool Box

General Team

(2) Boxes of tissues
Earbuds/Headphones (corded required)
(1) Package of 3x5 index cards (ruled)
(1) 24 package of colored pencils
(1) 4-pack of multicolored highlighters (not gel-based)
(1) 36 ct. package of pencils (replenish as needed each quarter)
(1) 4 pack of 1.5x2 inch Post-Its
(1) 8 pack of multi-colored dry erase markers (chisel-tip)
Optional - Weekly Planner (school does not provide assignment notebooks anymore)

English/Literature

(1) 2-pocket folder (with 3-hole)

Math

(1) Calculator - TI-30XIIs
(1) Ruler
(1) 3" 3-ring binder

Science

(1) Spiral notebook
(1) Plastic folder

Social Studies

(1) Single subject spiral notebook
(1) Plastic 2-pocket folder (3-hole)

Additional Information:

Students may be asked to replenish supplies throughout the year at teachers’ request.
Individual teachers may require additional supplies.

PE Requirements:

Gold or Yellow T-shirt (must be in good condition: no rips, tears, or sleeves missing)
- Shirts are available at many local vendors. Please consider shopping at the District's online apparel and gear store: Shop427.store. You can pick up at the Administration Building or have your order shipped directly to you.
Black shorts or black athletic pants
Socks
Athletic shoes (must have laces or straps that secure shoe, no slip-on type shoes)
All items should be labeled in permanent marker with LAST name and first initial.

Download Printable Supply List (ENGLISH)

North Elementary School

Kindergarten

Updated for 2024-2025 school year

Clearly label with child's name:

(1) Large size bath towel (no larger than 31x52)
(1) Low cut, Velcro/Slip On gym shoes
(1) Large backpack (no rolling backpacks)
(1) fabric 3 ring zipper pencil pouch (7 ½” x 10”)
(1) Box of 8 (large) Crayola brand crayons (NOT JUMBO!)
(3) Boxes of 24 (skinny) Crayola brand crayons
(1) White polymer eraser
(1) Blue 2-pocket vinyl folder with fasteners
(1) Yellow highlighter
Headphones
(4) Play-Doh 3 oz Tubs
(24) Sharpened #2 pencils plain yellow color
(4) Packs of washable classic color markers (not skinny)
(8) Black dry erase markers, skinny
(8) LARGE Elmer’s washable glue sticks-disappearing purple
(2) Packages or refills of baby wipes
(2) Box of Kleenex
(1) White 1/2” 3-ring binder with view pocket
Last name beginning with:
- A - K: Ziploc gallon bags
- L – Z: Ziploc 2 gallon bags

Parents Please Note:

Please no trapper keepers for any grades! They do not fit in the desks.
Please no backpacks on wheels due to locker space.

Download Printable Supply List (ENGLISH)

First Grade

Updated for 2024-2025 school year

(2) Highlighters
(1) Scissors (pointed ends – not plastic)
(2) Large boxes of Kleenex
(2) Boxes of 24 Crayons (not fat)
(1) Pair of tennis shoes for P.E (name in each shoe)
Sharpened Ticonderoga #2 pencils (at least 15)
Headphones (please label with name)
(8) Small Elmer’s glue sticks
(1) 1/2-inch 3 ring binders white with clear front pocket (label)
(1) Box 24-count colored pencils
(4) Dry erase markers – fine/medium point
(2) container of Clorox wipes
(2) boxes of broad markers - original color
Last name beginning with:
- A – M: (1) container of baby wipes
- N – Z: (1) box of Ziploc gallon size bags

Parents Please Note:

Please no trapper keepers for any grades! They do not fit in the desks.
Please no backpacks on wheels due to locker space.

Download Printable Supply List (ENGLISH)

Second Grade

Updated for 2024-2025 school year

(2) Packages of sharpened #2 pencils (Pkg. of 24 Dixon-Ticonderoga brand)
Pink Pearl eraser
Scissors (pointed ends) Fiskars type brand
(1) 4-pack black dry erase markers
(2) Large box of Kleenex
(1) Box of 24 Crayola brand skinny crayons
(1) 1-inch 3 ring binder – white with clear front pocket
(1) Zippered pencil pouch-fabric
Gym shoes (required)
Individual USB headphones
Colored pencils (pkg of 12)
(1) Box of 8 washable markers
(2) Composition notebooks
(2) Container of Clorox Wipes

Parents Please Note:

Please no trapper keepers for any grades! They do not fit in the desks.
Please no backpacks on wheels due to locker space.

Download Printable Supply List (ENGLISH)

Third Grade

Updated for 2024-2025 school year

(8) Crayola washable markers
(2) Pink Pearl erasers
(2) Large box of Kleenex
Gym shoes
(3) Packages of 12 Ticonderoga pencils-sharpened
(4) Fine point (not wide) dry erase markers
(1) Box of 24 Crayola crayons
(2) Spiral wide-ruled notebooks
(1) Large containers of Clorox wipes
(1) Yellow highlighter markers
(1) Pair of scissors
(1) 3-pack Elmer’s Glue Stick
(1) Zippered pouch
Earbuds/headphones
(2) White 1" 3-ring binder with inside pockets
Last name beginning with:
- A - N: Ziploc snack bags
- O - Z: Ziploc gallon bags

Parents Please Note:

Please no trapper keepers for any grades! They do not fit in the desks.
Please no backpacks on wheels due to locker space.

Download Printable Supply List (ENGLISH)

Fourth Grade

Updated for 2024-2025 school year

(1) Boxes of colored pencils
(1) Set of colored markers
(2) Packages of 12 Ticonderoga pencils-sharpened (No mechanical pencils)
(1) Scissors
(5) Two-pocket folders
(1) Package of dry erase markers
(2) Large boxes of Kleenex
(1) Black permanent sharpie marker
(1) Re-closable zippered bag for supplies
Earbuds/headphones
Gym shoes
(3) 1-subject notebooks
(1) Large container of Clorox Wipes
Last name beginning with:
- A - H: (1) Package of Post-It notes
- I - P: (1) Additional container of wipes
- Q - Z: (1) Box Ziploc quart size bags

Parents Please Note:

Please no trapper keepers for any grades! They do not fit in the desks.
Please no backpacks on wheels due to locker space.

Download Printable Supply List (ENGLISH)

Fifth Grade

Updated for 2024-2025 school year

(1) Durable 3-ring zipper binder with pockets (13-1/2” x 11-1/2”)
(1) Zippered (3-ring) pencil pouch (7-1/2” x 10”)
(2) Large box of Kleenex
(1) Small pencil sharpener (no electric please)
(2) Large container of Clorox Wipes
(4) Glue sticks
(1) 1-1/2" 3 ring binder with clear view front pocket
(4) Packages of 12 #2 pencils
(2) Black Expo markers
(1) Box of colored pencils
(3) Wide-ruled, 70 page, 1 subject spiral notebooks
7” pointed scissors
(1) Composition notebook
(1) Pair of gym shoes to be left at school
Earbuds or headphones

Parents Please Note:

Please no trapper keepers for any grades! They do not fit in the desks.
Please no backpacks on wheels due to locker space.

Download Printable Supply List (ENGLISH)

North Grove Elementary School

Kindergarten

Updated for the 2024-2025 school year

Do Not Label the Following Items:

(2) Laminated 2-pocket folders with brads
- (1 red, 1 blue)
(2) Spiral notebooks (no picture)
(1) Plastic pencil boxes (6” x 4”)
(2) Boxes crayons (Skinny, 24 count)
(12) Pencils (#2 Ticonderoga-sharpened)
(12) Chisel tip Expo dry erase markers (black)
(1) Package markers (8-10 pack)
(1) Pair scissors
(6) Glue sticks
(2) 4 oz. Containers Playdough
(2) Boxes facial tissues (large)
(1) Box Ziploc gallon bags
(1) Crayola watercolor paint set

Label the Following Items:

Backpack (No Wheels, Regular size to fit a binder)
PE shoes (MUST be velcro or slip-on if your child can't tie their own shoes)
Beach towel (for rest time)
1 pair of headphones
Paint smock/shirt
Extra set of clothing to keep at school

Parents Please Note:

PE shoes should be left at school for PE use only. Please make sure the shoes fit securely and that your child is able to put on and take off the shoes without assistance.
Items listed under the DO NOT LABEL heading are supplies that will be for community use. Do not send items that your child does not wish to share. Special items should be left at home or may be brought later in the year.
Large fabric binder systems (Trapper Keepers) do not fit in our lockers. Please do not purchase these for student use.

Download Printable Supply List (ENGLISH)

First Grade

Updated for the 2024-2025 school year

Do Not Label the Following Items:

(1) Plastic 2-pocket folder with brads (yellow)
(2) Plastic 2-pocket folder WITHOUT brads
- (1 green, 1 red)
(2) Boxes crayons (24 count)
(1) Pair scissors
(2) Packages 3”x3” Post-Its
(2) Packages markers (10 count)
(2) Highlighters
(1) Binder pencil pouch (fabric with zipper)
(24) Pencils (#2 Ticonderoga-sharpened)
(12) Thin dry erase markers
(1) 4-pack Flair Pens (black)
(2) 4 oz. container Playdough
(1) 7.6 oz Bottle Elmer’s Glue
(12) Glue sticks
(1) Large box tissue
(1) Box gallon size zipper bags

These items should be individually labeled:

(1) Composition book
(2) White 3-ring binder (½” with clear from sleeve)
(1) Headphones
Backpack (No Wheels)
PE shoes (MUST be velcro or slip-on if your child can't tie their own shoes)
Paint smock/shirt

Parents Please Note:

PE shoes should be left at school for PE use only. Please make sure the shoes fit securely and that your child is able to put on and take off the shoes without assistance.
Items listed under the DO NOT LABEL heading are supplies that will be for community use. Do not send items that your child does not wish to share. Special items should be left at home or may be brought later in the year.
Large fabric binder systems (Trapper Keepers) do not fit in our lockers. Please do not purchase these for student use.

Download Printable Supply List (ENGLISH)

Second Grade

Updated for the 2024-2025 school year

Do Not Label the Following Items:

(1) 3-Ring binder (1”)
(2) Boxes crayons (24 count)
(1) Package colored pencils (Twistables)
(2) Glue sticks
(1) Pair scissors
(2) Cloth pencil pouches
(2) Pink Pearl erasers
(24) Pencils (#2 Ticonderoga-sharpened)
(1) Red ink pen
(1) Highlighter
(6) Laminated 2-pocket folders
(8) Dry erase markers
(2) Spiral notebooks (wide-ruled, 70 sheets)
(2) Composition notebooks
(2) Packages 3”x3” Post-Its
(1) Clean sock
(2) Boxes facial tissues (Large)
(1) Hand sanitizer

Label the Following Items:

(1) Pair headphones/earbuds
Backpack (No Wheels)
PE shoes (MUST be velcro or slip-on if your child can't tie their own shoes)
Paint smock/shirt

Parents Please Note:

PE shoes should be left at school for PE use only. Please make sure the shoes fit securely and that your child is able to put on and take off the shoes without assistance.
Items listed under the DO NOT LABEL heading are supplies that will be for community use. Do not send items that your child does not wish to share. Special items should be left at home or may be brought later in the year.
Large fabric binder systems (Trapper Keepers) do not fit in our lockers. Please do not purchase these for student use.

Download Printable Supply List (ENGLISH)

Third Grade

Updated for the 2024-2025 school year

(1) Unbendable ruler with inches/centimeters
(2) Pink Pearl erasers
(1) Cloth zippered pencil pouch
(1) Pair scissors
(4) Laminated 2-pocket folders
- (1 must be red)
(1) Package colored pencils
(5) Packages 3”x3” Post-Its
(8) Dry erase markers
(2) Highlighters
(1) Package markers (10 count)
(12) Glue sticks
(2) Spiral notebooks (wide-ruled, 70 sheets)
(1) Composition book
(30) Ticonderoga Pencils
(2) Red pens
(1) Package loose leaf notebook paper (wide-ruled, 200 sheets)
(1) 3-ring binder (1”)
(1) Box of facial tissues (Large)

Label the Following Items:

(1) Pair of headphones/earbuds
Backpack (No Wheels)
PE shoes

Parents Please Note:

PE shoes should be left at school for PE use only. Please make sure the shoes fit securely and that your child is able to put on and take off the shoes without assistance.
Items listed under the DO NOT LABEL heading are supplies that will be for community use. Do not send items that your child does not wish to share. Special items should be left at home or may be brought later in the year.
Large fabric binder systems (Trapper Keepers) do not fit in our lockers. Please do not purchase these for student use.

Download Printable Supply List (ENGLISH)

Fourth Grade

Updated for the 2024-2025 school year

Do Not Label the Following Items:

(1) Pencil box
(48) Pencils (#2 Ticonderoga)
(1) Pair scissors
(6) Glue sticks
(5) Packages 3”x3” Post-Its
(1) Box washable markers
(1) Box colored pencils (8 or more)
(1) Highlighter
(8) Dry erase markers (blue or black)
(3) Laminated 2-pocket folders with brads
(1) 3-ring binder (1”)
(1) 5 Subject spiral notebook (wide-ruled, 180+ sheets)
(1) Box facial tissue (Large)
(1) Box zipper quart bags

Label the Following Items:

(1) Pair of headphones or earbuds
Backpack (No Wheels)
PE shoes

Parents Please Note:

PE shoes should be left at school for PE use only. Please make sure the shoes fit securely and that your child is able to put on and take off the shoes without assistance.
Items listed under the DO NOT LABEL heading are supplies that will be for community use. Do not send items that your child does not wish to share. Special items should be left at home or may be brought later in the year.
Large fabric binder systems (Trapper Keepers) do not fit in our lockers. Please do not purchase these for student use.

Download Printable Supply List (ENGLISH)

Fifth Grade

Updated for the 2024-2025 school year

(1) Laminated 2-pocket folder
(1) 3-ring binder (1”)
(2) 3-ring binders (2”)
(4) Packages loose leaf notebook paper (wide-ruled)
(12) Dry erase markers
(1) Dry erase eraser
(2) Wet erase markers
(2) Highlighters
(48) Pencils (#2 Ticonderoga)
(1) Package colored pencils (8 count or more)
(2) Black Sharpies
(1) Package markers (8 count or more)
(1) Pencil pouch
(2) Glue sticks
(1) Pair scissors
(2) Containers sanitizer wipes
(1) Package 3”x3” Post-Its
(1) Package 5 tab dividers
(1) Pair of earbuds or headphones
Backpack (No Wheels)
PE shoes

Parents Please Note:

PE shoes should be left at school for PE use only. Please make sure the shoes fit securely and that your child is able to put on and take off the shoes without assistance.
Items listed under the DO NOT LABEL heading are supplies that will be for community use. Do not send items that your child does not wish to share. Special items should be left at home or may be brought later in the year.
Large fabric binder systems (Trapper Keepers) do not fit in our lockers. Please do not purchase these for student use.

Download Printable Supply List (ENGLISH)

Southeast Elementary School

Kindergarten

Updated for the 2024-2025 school year

Please do not label the following:

(12) Glue sticks
(1) Package #2 sharpened pencils - plain
(8) Large dry erase markers (black only)
(4) Large containers of Clorox wipes (75 count)
(1) Fiskar scissor
(1) Pink pearl eraser
(4) Packages Crayola crayons (24 count)
(2) Packages Crayola markers (8 count)
(1) Bottle hand sanitizer with pump
(1) Package Ziplock bags

Please label the following:

Backpack
(1) 3-ring, 1” binder
(1) pencil box
Paint smock/shirt
(1) beach towel for rest time
Gym shoes (to be left at school)
- MUST be Velcro or slip-on gym shoes if child cannot tie own shoes
(1) Wired headphones

Parents Please Note:

Old or new PE shoes are intended for inside PE use
Gym shoes must be left at school for P.E. use only!
Please make sure that the shoes fit your child properly and also that your child is able to put on and take off the shoes without assistance. If your child cannot tie shoes, please send Velcro or slip-on gym shoes.
Items listed under Do Not Label headline are supplies that will be for classroom use. Do not send items that your child does not wish to share. Special items should be left at home.

Download Printable Supply List (ENGLISH)

First Grade

Updated for the 2024-2025 school year

Please do not label the following:

(12-24) #2 Ticonderoga pencils
(1) Pencil box (no zip, hard sided)
(1) Fiskar scissors
(2) 12 pack of glue sticks
(1) Package black only (no colors) dry erase markers (4 count)
(2) Containers of Clorox wipes
(2) Pink erasers
(1) Package binder tabs
Supplies by last name:
- A - M: (2) Large boxes of tissues
- N - Z: (1) Box of gallon size Ziplock bags
Optional:
- (1-6) Packs of sugar-free gum (bubble or fruity flavors)

Please label the following:

Backpack
(3) 2-pocket folders (no brads, any design/color)
(2) 3-ring, 1” binders
(2) Wide-ruled spiral notebooks
(3) Packages Crayola markers (8-10 count)
(2) Boxes crayons (16 count)
(1) Clean old sock (for whiteboard eraser)
(1) Wired headphones with microphone
Paint smock/shirt
Gym shoes (to be left at school)

Parents Please Note:

Old or new PE shoes are intended for inside PE use
Gym shoes must be left at school for P.E. use only!
Please make sure that the shoes fit your child properly and also that your child is able to put on and take off the shoes without assistance. If your child cannot tie shoes, please send Velcro or slip-on gym shoes.
Items listed under Do Not Label headline are supplies that will be for classroom use. Do not send items that your child does not wish to share. Special items should be left at home.

Download Printable Supply List (ENGLISH)

Second Grade

Updated for the 2024-2025 school year

Please do not label the following:

(24) #2 pencils
(8) Dry erase markers (chisel tip-standard size)
(2) Glue sticks
(2) Containers of Clorox wipes (75 count)
(2) Boxes of tissues

Please label the following:

Backpack
(2) 3-ring, 1.5” binders
(1) Box crayons (24 ct)
(1) Large zippered pouch (3-ring)
(1) Manual pencil sharpener with barrel
(2) Pink pearl erasers
(1) Highlighter
(1) Ruler with inches and centimeters
(2) Plastic 2-pocket folders (no brads, different colors and 3-hole punched)
(1) Box washable markers
(1) Fiskar scissor
Paint smock/shirt
Gym shoes (to be left at school)
Headphones (no microphone)

Parents Please Note:

Old or new PE shoes are intended for inside PE use
Gym shoes must be left at school for P.E. use only!
Please make sure that the shoes fit your child properly and also that your child is able to put on and take off the shoes without assistance. If your child cannot tie shoes, please send Velcro or slip-on gym shoes.
Items listed under Do Not Label headline are supplies that will be for classroom use. Do not send items that your child does not wish to share. Special items should be left at home.

Download Printable Supply List (ENGLISH)

Third Grade

Updated for the 2024-2025 school year

Please do not label the following:

(48) #2 Ticonderoga pencils - sharpened
(24) Black or blue dry erase markers
(4) Glue sticks
(1) Fine point black Sharpie
(1) Ultra-fine point black Sharpie
(1) Red pen
(1) Large box of tissues
(2) Rolls of paper towels
(2) Containers antibacterial wipes
(1) Bottle of glue
(1) Pink pearl eraser
Supplies by last name:
- A - M: (2) Boxes of quart size Ziplock bags
- N - Z: (2) Boxes of gallon size Ziplock bags

Please label the following:

Backpack (no wheels)
(1) Large pencil pouch
(1) Scissor
(1) 3-ring, 1” binder, clear front cover pocket
(5) Plastic or durable 2-pocket folders (different colors, with brads)
(2) Highlighters
(1) Box washable markers - label box only
(2) Boxes crayons (24 ct) - label box only
(1) Clean old sock or dry erase eraser
Paint smock/shirt
Gym shoes (to be left at school)
Headphones

Parents Please Note:

Old or new PE shoes are intended for inside PE use
Gym shoes must be left at school for P.E. use only!
Please make sure that the shoes fit your child properly.
Items listed under Do Not Label headline are supplies that will be for classroom use. Do not send items that your child does not wish to share. Special items should be left at home.

Download Printable Supply List (ENGLISH)

Fourth Grade

Updated for the 2024-2025 school year

Please do not label the following:

(48) #2 Ticonderoga pencils
(1) MONSTER size Elmer’s glue stick
(2) Black dry erase markers
(2) Large containers of Clorox wipes
(1) Large box of tissues
(1) Clean, old sock
(1) Roll of paper towels
Supplies by last name:
- A - M: (1) Box quart size Ziplock freezer bags
- N - Z: (1) Box gallon size Ziplock freezer bags

Please label the following:

Backpack
(1) 5-subject notebook
(2) Vinyl 2-pocket folders
(2) Pink pearl erasers
(1) Scissor
(1) Box Crayola washable markers
(1) Large fabric pencil pouch
(1) Red pen
Gym shoes (to be left at school)
(1) Box Crayola crayons (24 count)
(1) Set Crayola colored pencils (12 count, sharpened)
(1) Manual pencil sharpener with barrel
(1) Ruler
Headphones (over the head type – not buds)

Parents Please Note:

Old or new PE shoes are intended for inside PE use
Gym shoes must be left at school for P.E. use only!
Please make sure that the shoes fit your child properly.
Items listed under Do Not Label headline are supplies that will be for classroom use. Do not send items that your child does not wish to share. Special items should be left at home.

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Fifth Grade

Updated for the 2024-2025 school year

Please do not label the following:

(1) Sturdy 2-pocket folder
(1) Package wide-ruled loose leaf notebook paper
(1) Black Sharpie marker
(4) Dry erase markers
(1) Package of sticky notes
(1) Large box of tissues
(2) Large containers anti-bacterial wipes
(1) Clean, old sock
(1) Box sandwich size Ziplock bags
(2) Roll paper towels
(1) Bottle hand sanitizer

Please label the following:

Backpack
(1) 3-ring, 2” binder
(1) Set insertable letter dividers for binders (8 1/2 x 11, 5 count or more)
(1) Box markers
(1) Pencil pouch
(48) #2 pencils
(1) Set colored pencils (12 count)
(1) Scissor
(4) Glue sticks or 1 small bottle of glue
Gym shoes (to be left at school)
Headphones or earbuds

Parents Please Note:

Old or new PE shoes are intended for inside PE use
Gym shoes must be left at school for P.E. use only!
Please make sure that the shoes fit your child properly.
Items listed under Do Not Label headline are supplies that will be for classroom use. Do not send items that your child does not wish to share. Special items should be left at home.

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South Prairie Elementary School

Kindergarten

Updated for 2024-2025 school year

Do Not Label the Following Items:

(1) Laminated 2-pocket folders w/brads
- Blue
(2) Plastic pencil boxes (6x4)
(12) Pencils (#2 Ticonderoga-sharpened)
(2) Packages markers (8-10 pack)
(12) Glue Sticks
(1) Black binder (3-ring)
(2) 4 oz. containers Playdough
(3) Containers Lysol wipes
(2) Coloring book of your choice
(1) Crayola watercolor paint set
(4) Boxes crayons (skinny, 24 count)
(10) Black chisel tip expo dry erase markers
(1) Pair of scissors
(1) Bottle of Elmer's Glue
(1) Clean sock (for dry erase boards)
(1) Boxes facial tissues (large)
(1) Foaming hand soap or refill

Label the Following Items:

Backpack - no wheels, regular size to fit binder
Beach Towel for rest time
PE Shoes - velcro or slip on (with non-marking soles)
(1) Paint Smock/Shirt
(1) Set of headphones
(1) Extra set of clothes to keep at school

Old or new gym shoes are intended for inside P.E. use.

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First Grade

Updated for 2024-2025 school year

All items to be labeled with student's name:

Backpack
Gym shoes (with non-marking soles)
(1) Paint shirt (old shirts are fine)
(1) Pack of Post-It notes (3 or 4 pack)
(2) Crayons (24 count)
(12-16) Dry-erase markers (black)
(1) Pencil box - no bag type
(2) Folder (2-pocket, no fasteners)
(1) 1" Binder
(3) Spiral notebook (Wide-rule, 70 pages)
(1) Scissors (Fiskar-type)
(4-8) Pack of Glue Sticks
(2) Markers - washable 8 count
(12-24) Pencils - Ticonderoga brand sharpened - no novelty
(3) Tissues (large size)
(2-4) Wipes - Clorox
(1) Headphones - Corded

Old or new gym shoes are intended for inside P.E. use.

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Second Grade

Updated for 2024-2025 school year

All items to be labeled with student's name:

Backpack
(1) Headphones - corded
(1) Colored pencils (set of 16)
(1) Crayons (24 count, twistable)
(10) Dry-erase markers
(2) Highlighters
(5) Folders (with two pockets, no fasteners)
(4) Glue sticks
(1) Gym shoes (with non-marking soles)
(1) Paint shirt
(2) Composition notebook - No spiral
(1) Pencil Box or Bag
(24) Pencils - #2 Ticonderoga
(4) Post-It note packs (any size)
(1) Scissors (Fiskar-type)
(1) Sock (for cleaning dry erase board)
(1) Wipes - Clorox or Lysol tubs
(1) 12-inch ruler

Old or new gym shoes are intended for inside P.E. use.

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Third Grade

Updated for 2024-2025 school year

All items to be labeled with student's name.

Backpack (no wheels-must fit in locker)
(1) Earbuds/headphones
(16) Dry erase markers
(1) Colored pencils (set of 16)
(1) Crayons (24 count)
(2) Eraser packs - pencil top
(1) Mead composition book
(48) Pencils - #2 Ticonderoga ONLY, sharpened)
(12) Glue sticks
(1) Scissors
(2) Laminated pocket folders
(1) Spiral notebook 70 sheets wide rule
(1) Zipper pouch (fabric)
(2) Paper Towels - roll (Jumbo/XL size)
(1) Gym shoes (with non-marking soles)
(1) Paint Shirt (No t-shirts)
(2) Tissues (200 count)
(3) Clorox Antibacterial Wipes (75 ct. or more)

Old or new gym shoes are intended for inside P.E. use.

No Trapper Keepers, please!

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Fourth Grade

Updated for 2024-2025 school year

All items to be labeled with student's name:

Backpack or tote
(1) Package of antibacterial wipes
(2) Rolls of Paper Towels
(24) Dry erase markers (black)
(1) Eraser for white board
(2) Boxes tissue (full size)
(1) Glue sticks (giant)
(1) Blue PLASTIC folder (two-pocket with fasteners)
(1) Gym shoes (with non-marking soles)
(1) Colored pencils
(2) Post-It notes packs
(1) Box of sandwich bags
(1) Mead composition book (no plastic covers)
(1) Loose leaf paper (wide-ruled)
(1) Wide ruled spiral notebooks
(72) Pencils - #2 Ticonderoga ONLY - sharpened
(1) Pencil box or bag
(1) Yellow folder (2 pockets) - plastic
(1) Headphones (no ear buds)
(1) Pair of scissors
(2) 1" 3-ring binder
(1) 1/2" 3-ring binder
(2) Highlighters

Old or new gym shoes are intended for inside P.E. use.

No Trapper Keepers, please!

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Fifth Grade

Updated for 2024-2025 school year

All items to be labeled with student's name:

Backpack
(1) Gym shoes (with non-marking soles)
(1) Colored Pencils (sets of 24)
(1) Eraser (Pink Pearl-type)
(1) Earbuds/headphones
(1) Two pocket folder
(1) Composition Books
(1) Tissue boxes
(16) Dry erase markers
(1) Packs of lined paper
(1) Pack of Notecards
(2) Highlighters
(1) Pencil Bag - zippered, NO plastic boxes
(3) Post-It Notes
(2) Antibacterial Wipes
(1) Scissors (Fiskar-type)
(5) 1/2" 3-ring binders
(3) Glue sticks
(48) Pencils - #2 Ticonderoga ONLY - sharpened

Old or new gym shoes are intended for inside P.E. use.

No Trapper Keepers, please!

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West Elementary School

Kindergarten

Updated for the 2024-2025 school year

Do not label the following items:

Pink pearl eraser
(6) Glue Sticks
(4) Black Dry erase markers, chisel tip (thick, not thin)
(1) Box of pencils, Dixon Ticonderoga preferred
Last name beginning with:
- A-E (1) Ziploc gallon size bags and (1) container of disinfecting wipes
- F-P (1) Ziploc sandwich size bags and (1) container of baby wipes
- Q-Z (1) Ziploc quart size bags and (1) hand sanitizer
(2) boxes of Crayola crayons, 24 ct. not jumbo size
Box of tissues

Label the following items:

Backpack - no rolling backpacks
(1) Beach towel, for rest time (No larger than 31x52 in.)
Paint smock/shirt, old shirt works well
Fiskar scissors, 5" w/ pointed tip
Pair of headphones - No earbuds
(1) 1" Binder, hardcover, not the flexible kind
(1) 3-Prong plastic folder, any color
(2) Containers of Play-Doh - larger size
(1) 5x8 Plastic school supply box
Crayola washable classic color markers, broad line 8ct.
Pair of shoes for P.E. with VELCRO to stay at school all year

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First Grade

Updated for 2024-2025 school year

Do not label the following items:

(2) 1/2” 3-ring binders
(1) Red plastic pocket folder, with clasp
(2) Spiral notebooks, wide-ruled, 70 pgs.
(1) Headphones (for Chromebook work) (no earbuds please)
(12) #2 Ticonderoga pencils
(1) Pink Pearl eraser
(4-6) Elmer glue sticks
(1) 5” Fiskars scissors, pointed end
(1) Washable Crayola original markers, broad, 8 ct.
(2) Crayola crayons, (original colors)
(4-6) Black EXPO chisel-tip dry erase markers
(2-3) Tubs of disinfecting wipes
Last name beginning with:
- A-M, (1) Box of Ziploc quart size bags
- N-Z, (1) Box of Ziploc gallon size bags
(2) Boxes facial tissue

Label the following items:

Backpack (no rolling backpacks please)
Paint smock / shirt (adult’s old long sleeve shirt works well)
Gym shoes to be left at school (*must be velcro or slip-on shoes if your child is unable to tie shoes independently)

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Second Grade

Updated for the 2024-2025 school year

Do not label the following items:

(1 pkg.) Loose leaf paper, wide-ruled
(24) No. 2 Ticonderoga yellow pencils, sharpened
(1) Washable Crayola original markers, 8 ct.
(1) 5” Fiskar scissors, pointed end
(2) Boxes of Kleenex, large
(2) Tape-bound composition books, wide-ruled, 100 ct.
(2) Crayola crayons, 24 ct.
(1) Dry erase, low odor chisel chip black markers, 8 ct.
(3) Plastic pocket folders with prongs – blue, red, green
(1) Headphones, Dollar Store or $5 Below
Girls
- (1) Box of Ziploc gallon size bags
- (1) Elmer’s School glue, 8oz.
Boys
- (1) Box of Ziploc quart size bags
- (2) Glue sticks

Label the following items:

Backpack, no rolling backpacks
Paint smock/shirt, old shirt works well
Gym shoes, to be left at school - MUST be velcro or slip-on gym shoes

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Third Grade

Updated for the 2024-2025 school year

Do not label the following items:

(2) Crayola crayons, 24 ct.
(1) No. 2 Ticonderoga pencils, sharpened, 48 ct.
(4) Plastic 2-pocket folder without clasps, assorted colors
1/2 inch 3-ring binder
(2) Washable Crayola original markers, 8ct.
(8) Dry erase markers, low odor, - Black
(8) Dry erase markers - thin tips - Black
(1) Headphones
(4) Tape-Bound composition notebook, wide-ruled, 100 ct.
(2) Washable glue sticks
(2) Pink Pearl erasers
(1) Scissors
(3) Box of Kleenex
(2 Pkg.) 3x3" Post-It notes
(2) Blue pens
Ziploc Bags
- Boys - (1) Box of gallon bags
- Girls - (1) Box of quart bags

Label the following items:

Backpack - no rolling backpacks
Paint smock/shirt, old shirt works well
Gym shoes, to be left at school

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Fourth Grade

Updated for the 2024-2025 school year

Do not label the following items:

(1) Package Crayola crayons, 24 ct.
(1) Package colored pencils, sharpened 24 ct.
(1) 12 pack of pencils
Scissors
(5) Plastic folders with prongs - red, 4 folders of choice (must have prongs)
(1) 1" binder
(3) Composition notebooks
Headphones to keep at school
(2) Pink pearl erasers
(4) Black dry erase markers
(2) Pkg. 3x3 post-it notes
(2) Large boxes of Kleenex
Pencil pouch
Box of Ziploc bags
- Boys - gallon sized
- Girls - sandwich size bags

Label the following items:

Backpack - no rolling backpacks
Paint smock/shirt, old shirt works great
PE Shoes shoes, to be left at school

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Fifth Grade

Updated for the 2024-2025 school year

Do not label the following items:

(1) Crayola crayons, 24 ct. OR (1) Colored pencils, sharpened 24 ct.
(2-4) Glue sticks
(1) #2 yellow pencils, sharpened, 24 ct.
(1) 3-ring binder, 1” size with inner pockets
(1) Zippered pencil case, nylon/mesh
(2) Box of Kleenex
(1) Scissors
(1) Black Sharpie marker, fine point
(5) 2-pocket folders
(4) Composition notebook
(4) Dry erase markers – black
(1) Headphones (preferably no buds)
Last name beginning with:
- A - H: Box of Ziplock sandwich size bags
- I - Z: Box of Ziplock gallon size bags

Label the following items:

Backpack - no rolling backpacks
Paint smock/shirt, old shirt works well
Gym shoes, to be left at school

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Little Spartans Early Learning Program (Early Childhood)

Little Spartans Early Learning Program (Early Childhood)

Little Spartans Early Learning Program (Early Childhood)

Updated for the 2024-2025 school year

Required Items:

Family picture for our classroom family albums
Backpack that fits standard folder (no wheels please)
An extra set of clothes to be kept in your student's cubby - Pants, shirt, underwear, and socks (Please label with your child’s name and put in a gallon size Ziploc.)
- If your child is still working on toilet training, please provide their diapers/pulls ups and wipes.

Supplies Teacher Would Like Families to Provide if Able:

Bottle Hand Soap
Stickers- any kind your child would like
Clorox Wipes
Dry Erase Markers (skinny type please)
Googly Eyes
Elmer's washable glue
Painter’s Tape
Play-doh - 3 or 5 pack
Ziplock bags (any size)
Box of Plastic Spoons
5 oz. Dixie Cups
Paper or Plastic Bowls

Teachers are always looking for the following items if you are wishing to pick up a bonus item:

Package of cardstock
Package of laminator sheets (9x12)
Dot paint
Shaving cream (non-scented)

All supplies except clothing please do not label with student name–all things become classroom supplies.

We appreciate any and all supplies you provide for our classrooms, if you have concerns about school supplies or need school supply resources please contact Mrs. Welp.

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Health Requirements

Early Childhood

Kindergarten

First Grade

Second Grade

Third Grade

Fourth Grade

Fifth Grade

Sixth Grade

Seventh Grade

Eighth Grade

Ninth Grade

Tenth Grade

Eleventh Grade

Twelfth Grade

Life School

View our full list of requirements, including for new-to-Illinois students, by visiting our Health Requirements webpage.

Ask a Question

When will elementary teachers be assigned?

When will SHS and SMS schedules be released?

Why is a course that my SHS student requested not on their schedule?

When will I be able to pay school fees?

What are the school fees?

Instructional Fees

Kindergarten (All day): $90.00
1st-5th Grades: $90.00
Middle School (6-8): $140.00
High School (9-12): $185.00
Life School: $130.00

Music Fees

4th Grade Recorders: $5.00
SHS Band: $35.00
SHS Band Uniform: $12.00
SHS Instrument Rental ($30/each): $30.00
SHS Orchestra: $35.00
SHS Choir: $35.00
District Family Max: $120.00

Sycamore High School - Specific Course Fees

Advanced Science classes: $30.00
Full Year Agriculture classes: $70.00
Semester Agriculture classes: $35.00
Semester Art classes: $20.00
Business classes: $30.00
Driver’s Education: $250.00
KEC non-refundable: $150.00
Spanish I, II, & IV: $30.00
Video Game Design class: $50.00
TV Production: $50.00

Sycamore High School - Miscellaneous Fees

Additional Graduation Tickets (first 5 free): $10.00
New Lock: $6.00
Used Lock: $4.00
Parking Permit (non-refundable): $120.00
Auditorium Event Fees: Variable

Little Spartans - Early Childhood Fees

Registration: $50.00
Tuition per month: $250
Non-Reimbursable Transportation: $500

Food Service

Breakfast: $1.50
Lunch: $2.70
Milk (only): $0.55

Miscellaneous Fees

Lost IDs: $5.00
Service charge on returned checks: $25.00
District Activity Pass for SMS & SHS students: $30.00 - Includes entrance to home athletic events. (Does not include play-offs, tournaments, Orchesis, musicals, and plays.) - Non-refundable
Athletic Fee (SMS & SHS students): $125.00 (Family Max: $310)
Athletic Admissions

Students & Seniors: $3.00
Adults: $5.00
Punch Card: $50.00 (12 athletic events excluding play-offs and tournaments)

If you have any questions about fees, please contact Ally Bagg.)

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