Universal School Supply Lists & Uniform Requirements

Supply Lists

To better prepare your child for success this year, universal school supply lists have been created to give our families a quick reference of what each student will need for September. Elementary and Secondary students have different needs, so please review these lists by grade level below to fill their backpack for the first day of School!

Kindergarten to 5th grade School Supply List

6th to 8th grade School Supply List

9th to 12th grade and School Programs Supply List

* We do understand there will be some additional unique school supply requirements, so please be sure check with your child's teacher and school for details.

School Uniforms

Your child's school may require them to be present each day in uniform. Below are the Elementary and Secondary school uniform lists to assist you with shopping for September. Each school provides dress requirements by gender and grade level.

Elementary school uniform list

Secondary school uniform list

These lists were developed as a helpful guide for parents by the Office of Parent Engagement and Office of School Chiefs. Questions and comments?

The Rochester City School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status or political affiliation, and additionally does not discriminate against students on the basis of weight, gender identity, gender expression, and religious practices or any other basis prohibited by New York State and/or federal non-discrimination laws in employment or its programs and activities. The District provides equal access to community and youth organizations. NYS CR Part #154 requires the District to provide communications to ELL families in the home language that they best understand. In order to request interpretation or translation services, employees may visit www.rcsdk12.org/translationservices. For emergencies or immediate communication needs, please use the Language Line at 1-866-874-3972. School secretaries in each school or program can provide the access code for this service.

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Universal School Supply Lists & Uniform Requirements

Kindergarten to 5th grade School Supply List

6th to 8th grade School Supply List

9th to 12th grade and School Programs Supply List