August 2026
Dear Middle School Students,
We hope you are having a wonderful summer and are looking forward to a great year at Shaler Area Middle School.
We recommend that you purchase the preliminary school supplies listed below to get the school year started. (Please realize, however, that this is a generalized supply list and individual teachers or teams may request additional items at the beginning of the school year.)
Enjoy the rest of your summer.
Sincerely,
7th and 8th Grade Teachers
| 7th Grade | 8th Grade |
| 3 – Two-pocket folders | 2 – Two-pocket folders |
| 2 – 1½” – 2” Three-ring binder | 3 – 1½” – 2” Three-ring binders |
| 1 – Ream loose-leaf paper | 1 – 3-5 Subject spiral notebook |
| TI=30XIIS Scientific Calculator | 1 – Ream loose-leaf paper |
| Pencils, Erasers, Highlighter, Post-it Notes | TI=30XIIS Scientific Calculator |
| Colored Pencils or Magic Markers | Pencils, Erasers, Pens, Highlighter, Post-it Notes |
| Composition Notebook | Tab Dividers |
| Spiral Notebook | Headphones |
| Tab Dividers | |
| Hand Sanitizer, Tissues, Headphones | |
It will not be necessary to purchase locks for lockers
(locks will be provided)
Teachers require that all textbooks be covered.