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
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. 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 Backpack Night - August 19, 2025 from 4:30-5:30 PM
- 1st-5th Grades Backpack Night - August 19, 2025 from 5:00-6:00 PM
North Grove Elementary School
- Kindergarten/ABLE Backpack Night - August 19, 2025 from 4:30-5:30 PM
- 1st-5th Grades Backpack Night - August 19, 2025 from 5:00-6:00 PM
South Prairie Elementary School
- Kindergarten Backpack Night - August 19, 2025 from 4:30-5:30 PM
- 1st-5th Grades Backpack Night - August 19, 2025 from 5:00-6:00 PM
Southeast Elementary School
- Kindergarten Backpack Night - August 19, 2025 from 4:30-5:30 PM
- 1st-5th Grades Backpack Night - August 19, 2025 from 5:00-6:00 PM
West Elementary School
- Kindergarten Backpack Night - August 19, 2025 from 4:30-5:30 PM
- 1st-5th Grades Backpack Night - August 19, 2025 from 5:00-6:00 PM

Sycamore Middle School

6th Grade Open House
- Tuesday, August 19, 2025 from 5:30-7:00 PM
7th & 8th Grade Open House
- Monday, August 25, 2025 from 6:00-8:30 PM
  - 8th 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
  - 7th Grade: 7:30-8:30 PM

Sycamore High School

Freshman and Incoming Student Orientation
- Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 6:30-8:30 PM
Back to School Parent Night
- Thursday, August 28, 2025 from 7:00-9:00 PM

First Day of School

The 2025-26 school year begins on Thursday, August 21, 2025. 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 21, half of the kindergarten students will attend school (Group A). On Friday, August 22, 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 25.

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 21, 2025.***

Mark Your Calendar for the Back2School Bash!

Tuesday, August 12, 2025
5:00-7:00 PM in Downtown Sycamore
Corner of Somonauk and Elm Streets

Learn More

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 2025-2026 school year.

Order Supplies with School Tool Box

(4) Hardcover/Heavy Duty, 1” binders
- Four different color binders encouraged with clear overlay
(2) 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) Basic calculator, non-scientific
(1) Inexpensive earbuds or headphones
(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
(3) Large box of tissues
If you can help:
- (1) Box of quart-size bags OR
- (1) Box gallon-size bags

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 (no jeans/denim, no pajama 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 2025-2026 school year.

Order Supplies with School Tool Box

(4) 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
(1) 4 pack of Post-It notes
(1) Package of 200 sheet loose-leaf paper
Calculator TI-30XIIS
(2) Boxes of Kleenex
A pair of corded headphones to keep in student's locker

A pencil pouch with:

Highlighters, 3 colors
36 Pencils
(2) Blue or black pens
Pencil sharpener
Erasers
(1) 4-pack of dry erase markers
(1) Box of colored pencils

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 (no jeans/denim, no pajama 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 2025-2026 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) 8 pack of multi-colored dry erase markers (chisel-tip)
Optional - Weekly Planner (school does not provide assignment notebooks anymore)

English/Literature

Post-It Notes (various sizes, multiple packs)

Math

(1) Calculator - TI-30XIIs
(1) Ruler
(1) Package of graph paper
Glue Sticks

Science

(1) Spiral notebook
(1) Plastic folder

Social Studies

(1) Composition Notebook

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 (no jeans/denim, no pajama 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 2025-2026 school year

Clearly label with child's name:

(1) Beach or bath towel – no larger than 31x52
(1) Low cut, velcro/slip on gym shoes
(1) Backpack, regular size to fit binder
(2) Boxes of 24 (skinny) Crayola crayons
(1) Pair of wired headphones
(12) Sharpened #2 pencils – plain Dixon Trioconderoga preferred
(2) Pack of broad line classic color markers
(12) Black dry erase markers – skinny fine tip
(6) Elmer’s glue sticks
(2) Kleenex
(1) Box of 8 (large) Crayola brand Crayons - not jumbo
(2) 3oz or 4oz Play-Doh Tubs
(1) Crayola watercolor paint set
(1) Extra set of clothes – doesn’t need to be new clothes
(1) 3-ring binder, 1" in white with a view pocket
(1) Paint smock/oversized shirt – doesn’t need to be new

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 2025-2026 school year

(2) 3-ring binder, 1"
(1) Art shirt
(1) Backpack
(1) Crayons - 24 ct.
(8) Glue sticks
(1) Headphones
(2) Markers (10 pack)
(1) Pair of PE shoes
(1) 12 pack of pencils
(1) Box of tissues
(1) 24 pack of colored pencils
(2) 2 pack of Flair pens

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 2025-2026 school year

(1) Backpack
(1) Pair of headphones
(2) Tissue boxes
(1) Pair of scissors – Friskar-type
(1) Paint shirt
(1) Pair of gym shoes
(1) 24 pack of pencils (#2 ticondergoa)
(1) Pack of dry-erase markers, 8 ct. black chisel tip
(1) Set of 12 colored pencils
(1) 8 pack of washable Crayola original markers
(2) Composition notebooks (no spiral)

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 2025-2026 school year

(2) 12 packs of pencils
(1) Pack of dry erase markers
(1) 24 pack of Crayons
(1) Pack of markers
(2) Wide-ruled notebooks
(1) Pair of scissors
(1) Pack of highlighters
(1) 12 pack of glue sticks
(1) Box of tissues
(1) Pair of headphones/earbuds
(1) Pair of PE shoes
(1) Backpack

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 2025-2026 school year

(1) 12 pack of Crayola colored pencils
(4) 12 packs of #2 pencils
(1) Pair of scissors
(3) Two-pocket folders
(1) Pack of dry-erase markers
(1) 3 pack of glue/glue sticks
(1) Pair of gym shoes
(1) Pack of Crayola washable markers
(2) Boxes of Kleenex
(1) Backpack
(3) 1-subject notebooks

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 2025-2026 school year

(1) 3-ring binder w/ pockets
(1) 1.5" 3-ring binder w/ clear pockets
(3) 1 subject notebooks
(1) Composition notebook
(1) Pencil pouch
(4) 12 packs of #2 pencils
(1) Pair of scissors
(1) Small pencil sharpener
(2) Boxes of tissues
(1) Backpack
(1) Pair of earbuds/headphones
(1) Pair of PE shoes
(1) Paint shirt
(2) Dry erase markers
(4) Glue sticks
(1) Pack of colored pencils

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 2025-2026 school year

(1) Beach or bath towel – no larger than 31x52
(1) Low cut, velcro/slip on gym shoes
(1) Backpack, regular size to fit binder
(2) Boxes of 24 (skinny) Crayola crayons
(1) Pair of wired headphones
(12) Sharpened #2 pencils – plain Dixon Trioconderoga preferred
(2) Pack of broad line classic color markers
(12) Black dry erase markers – skinny fine tip
(6) Elmer’s glue sticks
(2) Kleenex
(1) Box of 8 (large) Crayola brand Crayons - not jumbo
(2) 3oz or 4oz Play-Doh Tubs
(1) Crayola watercolor paint set
(1) Extra set of clothes – doesn’t need to be new clothes
(1) Plastic pencil box – 5x8
(1) Paint smock/oversized shirt – doesn’t need to be new

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.
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 2025-2026 school year

(2) 3-ring binder, 1"
(1) Art shirt
(1) Backpack
(1) Crayons - 24 ct.
(8) Glue sticks
(1) Headphones
(2) Markers (10 pack)
(1) Pair of PE shoes
(1) 12 pack of pencils
(1) Box of tissues
(1) Pencil pouch
(3) Packs of thin dry erase markers, 4 ct.
(1) Box of gallon ziplock bags

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.
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 2025-2026 school year

(1) Backpack
(1) Pair of headphones
(2) Tissue boxes
(1) Pair of scissors – Friskar-type
(1) Paint shirt
(1) Pair of gym shoes
(1) 24 pack of pencils (#2 ticondergoa)
(1) Pack of dry-erase markers, 8 ct. black chisel tip
(1) Pack of dry-erase markers, 4 ct. thin
(2) Boxes of crayons, 24 ct.
(1) Set of 3 plastic 2-pocket folders, without prongs
- 1 Orange
- 1 Blue
- 1 Green
(1) Box of Ziplock bags
- Last Name A-M: sandwich sized
- Last Name N-Z: gallon sized
(1) Package loose leaf notebook paper (wide-ruled)
(1) Sock for cleaning dry-erase board
(1) Zippered pencil pouch fabric

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.
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 2025-2026 school year

(2) 12 packs of pencils
(1) Pack of dry erase markers
(1) Pack of Crayola markers
(2) Wide-ruled notebooks
(1) Pair of scissors
(1) Pack of highlighters
(1) 12 pack of glue sticks
(1) Box of tissues
(1) Pair of headphones/earbuds
(1) Pair of PE shoes
(1) Backpack
(4) Laminated folders, one must be red
(1) Cloth zipper pouch
(1) Ruler
(2) Pink pearl eraser
(2) Post-It pads
(2) Red pens
(1) Composition notebook

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.
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 2025-2026 school year

(1) 12 pack of Crayola colored pencils
(4) 12 packs of #2 pencils
(1) Pair of scissors
(3) Two-pocket folders
(1) Pack of dry-erase markers
(1) 3 pack of glue/glue sticks
(1) Pair of gym shoes
(1) Pack of Crayola washable markers
(2) Boxes of Kleenex
(1) Pink pearl eraser
(1) Zipper pouch for supplies
(1) 1-inch binder
(3) 1-subject notebooks
(1) 5-subject notebook
(2) Black Flair pens
(1) Supply box
(1) Box of Ziplock Bags
- Last Names A-L: quart-sized
- Last Names M-Z: gallon-sized

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.
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 2025-2026 school year

(2) 2" 3-ring binder
(1) 1" 3-ring binder
(1) 5 tab dividers
(1) 2-pocket folder
(2) Loose leaf notebook paper
(1) Pencil pouch
(4) 12 packs of #2 pencils
(1) Pair of scissors
(1) Box of tissues
(1) Backpack
(1) Pair of earbuds/headphones
(1) Pair of PE shoes
(6) Dry erase markers
(2) Glue sticks
(1) Pack of colored pencils
(2) Wet erase markers
Markers
(1) Dry erase eraser/sock

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.
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)

South Prairie Elementary School

Kindergarten

Updated for 2025-2026 school year

(1) Beach or bath towel – no larger than 31x52
(1) Low cut, velcro/slip on gym shoes
(1) Backpack, regular size to fit binder (no rolling backpacks)
(2) Boxes of 24 (skinny) Crayola crayons
(1) Pair of wired headphones
(12) Sharpened #2 pencils – plain Dixon Trioconderoga preferred
(2) Pack of broad line classic color markers
(12) Black dry erase markers – skinny fine tip
(2) Boxes of Kleenex
(1) Box of 8 (large) Crayola brand Crayons - not jumbo
(2) 3oz or 4oz Play-Doh Tubs
(1) Crayola watercolor paint set
(1) Extra set of clothes – doesn’t need to be new clothes
(1) Box of Ziplock bags
- Last Names A-H: gallon sized
- Last Names I-P: sandwich sized
- Last Names: Q-Z: quart sized
(1) 3-ring binder, 1" in white with a view pocket
(1) 2 pocket vinyl folder with fasteners - green
(1) Paint smock/oversized shirt – doesn’t need to be new
(1) Plastic pencil box, 5x8
(1) Pair of scissors, Fiskar 5" with pointed tip
(2) Bottles of disinfecting wipes

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

Download Printable Supply List (ENGLISH)

First Grade

Updated for 2025-2026 school year

(2) 3-ring binder, 1"
(1) Art shirt
(1) Backpack
(1) Crayons - 24 ct.
(8) Glue sticks
(1) Pair of headphones
(2) Markers (10 pack)
(1) Pair of PE shoes
(1) 12 pack of pencils
(1) Box of tissues
(4) Dry erase markers, chisel tip
(4) Dry erase markers, thin tip
(2) Notebooks, wide-ruled
(2) Pocket folders, no brads
(2) Pocket folders, with brads
(1) 2 pack of Post-It notes

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

Download Printable Supply List (ENGLISH)

Second Grade

Updated for 2025-2026 school year

(1) Backpack
(1) Pair of headphones
(2) Tissue boxes
(1) Pair of scissors – Friskar-type
(1) Paint shirt
(1) Pair of gym shoes
(1) 24 pack of pencils (#2 ticondergoa)
(1) Pack of dry-erase markers, 8 ct. black chisel tip
(1) Box of colored pencils, 16 ct.
(1) 8 pack of washable Crayola original markers
(1) Box of Crayons - 24 ct., twistable
(2) Highlighters
(5) Plastic 2-pocket folders - no fasteners
(4) Glue sticks
(1) Composition notebook (no spiral)
(1) Pencil box or bag
(1) 4 pack of Post-It notes, any size
(1) Sock for cleaning dry erase board

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

Download Printable Supply List (ENGLISH)

Third Grade

Updated for 2025-2026 school year

All items to be labeled with student's name.

(1) 12 packs of pencils
(8) Dry erase markers
(1) Pack of pencil top erasers
(1) Box of markers
(1) Wide-ruled notebooks
(1) Pair of scissors
(1) Box of Crayons, 24 ct.
(2) Highlighters
(8) Glue sticks
(1) Box of tissues
(1) Pair of headphones/earbuds
(1) Pair of PE shoes
(1) Backpack
(2) Folders
(1) Zipper pouch
(1) Composition notebook

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

No Trapper Keepers, please!

Download Printable Supply List (ENGLISH)

Fourth Grade

Updated for 2025-2026 school year

(1) 12 pack of Crayola colored pencils
(4) 12 packs of #2 pencils
(1) Pair of scissors
(3) Two-pocket folders
(1) Pack of dry-erase markers
(1) 3 pack of glue/glue sticks
(1) Pair of gym shoes
(2) Highlighters
(1) Zipper pouch for supplies
(1) 1" binder
(3) 1-subject notebook
(1) Composition notebook
(1) Backpack

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

No Trapper Keepers, please!

Download Printable Supply List (ENGLISH)

Fifth Grade

Updated for 2025-2026 school year

(4) 1" 3-ring binder
(2) 2-pocket folder
(1) Loose leaf notebook paper
(1) Composition notebook
(1) Pencil pouch
(4) 12 packs of #2 pencils
(1) Pair of scissors
(1) Small pencil sharpener
(2) Box of tissues
(1) Pack of pencil top erasers
(1) Backpack
(1) Pair of earbuds/headphones
(1) Pair of PE shoes
(1) Paint shirt
(4) Dry erase markers
(4) Glue sticks
(1) Pack of colored pencils
(2) Large containers of Clorox
(3) Post-It pads
(2) Highlighters
(1) Eraser
(1) Pack of notecards

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

No Trapper Keepers, please!

Download Printable Supply List (ENGLISH)

Southeast Elementary School

Kindergarten

Updated for the 2025-2026 school year

(1) Beach or bath towel – no larger than 31x52
(1) Low cut, velcro/slip on gym shoes
(1) Backpack, regular size to fit binder (no rolling backpacks)
(2) Boxes of 24 (skinny) Crayola crayons
(1) Pair of wired headphones
(12) Sharpened #2 pencils – plain Dixon Trioconderoga preferred
(2) Pack of broad line classic color markers
(12) Black dry erase markers – skinny fine tip
(2) Boxes of Kleenex
(1) Box of 8 (large) Crayola brand Crayons - not jumbo
(2) 3oz or 4oz Play-Doh Tubs
(1) Crayola watercolor paint set
(1) Extra set of clothes – doesn’t need to be new clothes
(1) 3-ring binder, 1" in white with a view pocket
(1) Paint smock/oversized shirt – doesn’t need to be new
(1) Plastic pencil box, 5x8
(1) Pair of scissors, Fiskar 5" with pointed tip

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.

Download Printable Supply List (ENGLISH)

First Grade

Updated for the 2025-2026 school year

(2) 3-ring binder, 1"
(1) Art shirt
(1) Backpack
(1) Crayons - 24 ct.
(8) Glue sticks
(1) Pair of headphones
(2) Markers (10 pack)
(1) Pair of PE shoes
(1) 12 pack of pencils
(1) Box of tissues
(4) Dry erase markers, chisel tip
(2) Notebooks, wide-ruled
(3) Pocket folders, no brads
(1) Box of Ziplock bags
- Last Names A-K: quart sized
- Last Names L-Z: gallon sized

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.

Download Printable Supply List (ENGLISH)

Second Grade

Updated for the 2025-2026 school year

(1) Backpack
(1) Pair of headphones
(1) Tissue boxes
(1) Pair of scissors – Friskar-type
(1) Paint shirt
(1) Pair of gym shoes
(1) 24 pack of pencils (#2 ticondergoa)
(1) Pack of dry-erase markers, 8 ct. black chisel tip
(1) Box of Crayons, 24 ct.
(1) 8 pack of washable Crayola original markers
(2) Plastic 2-pocket folders - no fasteners, different colors, 3-hole punched
(1) 1" 3-ring binder
(1) Large zippered pouch (3 ring)

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.

Download Printable Supply List (ENGLISH)

Third Grade

Updated for the 2025-2026 school year

(2) 12 packs of pencils
(12) Dry erase markers
(1) Pack of Crayola markers
(1) Wide-ruled notebooks
(1) Pair of scissors
(1) Box of Crayons, 24 ct.
(1) Box of tissues
(1) Pair of headphones/earbuds
(1) Pair of PE shoes
(1) Backpack
(5) Plastic folders, 2 must be with brads
(1) Zipper pouch
(1) Composition notebook
(1) Art shirt

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.

Download Printable Supply List (ENGLISH)

Fourth Grade

Updated for the 2025-2026 school year

Please do not label the following:

(1) 12 pack of Crayola colored pencils
(4) 12 packs of #2 pencils
(1) Pair of scissors
(3) Two-pocket folders
(1) Pack of dry-erase markers
(1) 3 pack of glue/glue sticks
(1) Pair of gym shoes
(1) Pack of Crayola washable markers
(2) Boxes of Kleenex
(1) Zipper pouch for supplies
(1) 5-subject notebook
(1) Old Sock/Rag for Dry Erase Board
(1) Backpack
(1) Box of Crayola crayons, 24 ct.
(1) Supply box
(1) Box of Ziplock Bags, gallon sized

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.

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Fifth Grade

Updated for the 2025-2026 school year

(1) 2" 3-ring binder
(1) 5 tab dividers
(1) 2-pocket folder
(1) Loose leaf notebook paper
(2) Paper towels
(1) Pencil pouch
(4) 12 packs of #2 pencils
(1) Pair of scissors
(1) Small pencil sharpener
(2) Box of tissues
(1) Backpack
(1) Pair of earbuds/headphones
(1) Pair of PE shoes
(1) Paint shirt
(4) Dry erase markers
(4) Glue sticks
(1) Pack of colored pencils
(1) Pack of markers
(1) Dry erase eraser/sock

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.

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West Elementary School

Kindergarten

Updated for the 2025-2026 school year

(1) Beach or bath towel – no larger than 31x52
(1) Low cut, velcro/slip on gym shoes
(1) Backpack, regular size to fit binder (no rolling backpacks)
(2) Boxes of 24 (skinny) Crayola crayons
(1) Pair of wired headphones
(12) Sharpened #2 pencils – plain Dixon Trioconderoga preferred
(2) Pack of broad line classic color markers
(12) Black dry erase markers – skinny fine tip
(6) Elmers glue sticks
(2) Boxes of Kleenex
(1) Box of 8 (large) Crayola brand Crayons - not jumbo
(2) 3oz or 4oz Play-Doh Tubs
(1) Crayola watercolor paint set
(1) Extra set of clothes – doesn’t need to be new clothes
(1) Paint smock/oversized shirt – doesn’t need to be new
(1) 3-ring binder, 1" in white with a view pocket
(1) 2 pocket vinyl folder with fasteners - green
(1) Plastic pencil box, 5x8
(1) Pair of scissors, Fiskar 5" with pointed tip

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First Grade

Updated for 2025-2026 school year

(2) 3-ring binder, 1"
(1) Art shirt
(1) Backpack
(1) Crayons - 24 ct.
(8) Glue sticks
(1) Pair of headphones
(2) Markers (10 pack)
(1) Pair of PE shoes
(1) 12 pack of pencils
(1) Box of tissues
(5) Dry erase markers, chisel tip
(2) Notebooks, wide-ruled
(1) Pocket folder, with brads

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Second Grade

Updated for the 2025-2026 school year

(1) Backpack
(1) Pair of headphones
(2) Tissue boxes
(1) Pair of scissors – Friskar-type
(1) Paint shirt
(1) Pair of gym shoes
(1) 24 pack of pencils (#2 ticondergoa)
(2) Pack of dry-erase markers, 8 ct. black chisel tip
(5) Plastic 2-pocket folders - 1 red, 1 yellow, 1 blue, 1 green
(2) Tape-bound composition notebook, wide-ruled, 100 ct.

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Third Grade

Updated for the 2025-2026 school year

(1) 12 packs of pencils
(8) Dry erase markers
(2) Boxes of markers
(3) Wide-ruled notebooks
(3) Composition notebooks
(1) Pair of scissors
(2) Box of Crayons, 24 ct.
(1) Highlighter
(8) Glue sticks
(2) Post-It note pads
(1) Box of tissues
(1) Pair of headphones/earbuds
(1) Pair of PE shoes
(1) Backpack
(4) 2 pocket folders
(1) Art shirt
(1) Box of ziplock bags

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Fourth Grade

Fifth Grade

Updated for the 2025-2026 school year

(4) 1" 3-ring binder
(5) 2-pocket folder
(1) Loose leaf notebook paper
(4) Composition notebook
(1) Box of sandwich-sized bags
(1) Box of gallon-sized bags
(1) Pencil pouch
(4) 12 packs of #2 pencils
(1) Pair of scissors
(1) Small pencil sharpener
(2) Box of tissues
(1) Backpack
(1) Pair of earbuds/headphones
(1) Pair of PE shoes
(1) Paint shirt
(4) Dry erase markers
(2-4) Glue sticks
(1) Pack of colored pencils

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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 2025-2026 school year

Required Items:

Family picture for our classroom family albums
Backpack that fits standard folder (no wheels please). We also have new backpacks for each student if needed.
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 (we would appreciate a few–we use a lot of soap).
Stickers- any kind your child would like
Clorox Wipes
Dry Erase Markers ( skinny type please)
Baby Wipes
Elmer's washable glue
Play-doh - 3 or 5 pack
Paper Towels
Ziplock bags (any size)
5 oz. Plastic Cups

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)
Hot glue sticks
Envelopes
Washi tape
Dot paint
Shaving cream (non-scented)
Command Hooks (any size)
Post-It Notes

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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