Welcome back, District 187 families! As we gear up for another great academic year, we've compiled the school supply lists for all North Chicago schools to help you prepare.
Find your student's school and grade below to see exactly what they need for a successful year.
Green Bay Early Childhood Center
Please note: Label all personal items with your child's name.
Backpack
Water bottle
Extra pair of sneakers (to keep at school)
An extra set of clothes (shirt, pants, socks, and underwear to keep at school)
Diapers or Pull-ups & wipes (if your child is not yet potty-trained)
Blanket for nap time (optional — will be returned every Friday for washing)
Evelyn Alexander Elementary School
1210 Adams St., North Chicago, IL 60064 | (847) 689-7345
Kindergarten
Book bag/backpack: 1
Elmer's glue sticks (large): 3 packs
Clorox Wipes: 2
Facial tissue: 2 boxes
Gym shoes: 1 pair
#2 pencils (Ticonderoga recommended): 24
Pink eraser: 1 package of 4
Crayons (Crayola or comparable): 2 boxes of 24
Markers (thick, basic colors): 1 box of 8
Scissors (Fiskars blunt metal): 1
Ziploc bags (gallon size): 1 box
Ziploc bags (sandwich size): 1 box
Plastic folders with 2 pockets: 5
Dry erase markers: 2 packs of 4
Plastic crayon box: 1
Change of clothes: 1
1st Grade
Book bag/backpack: 1
Elmer's glue sticks (large): 2 packs
Facial tissue: 2 boxes
Gym shoes (leave at school): 1 pair
#2 pencils: 24
Pink eraser: 2
Crayola crayons (24 count): 2 boxes
Markers (thick, basic colors, 8 count): 2 boxes
Blunt scissors: 1
Spiral notebook (single subject): 1
Pronged plastic folders: 2
Dry erase markers: 1 pack of 4
Index cards (3x5): 1 package
Pencil box: 1
Clorox Wipes: 2
Ziploc bags: 1 box (Boys bring gallon size; Girls bring sandwich size)
2nd Grade
Book bag/backpack: 1
Elmer's glue sticks (large): 6
Facial tissue: 3 boxes
Ticonderoga #2 pre-sharpened pencils: 4 packs
Crayons (24 count): 2 boxes
Gym shoes (leave at school): 1 pair
Colored pencils: 1 box
Pencil sharpener: 1
Scissors: 1
Single subject spirals: 4
Index cards (3x5): 1 package
Dry erase markers (black): 1 pack of 4
Pencil eraser caps: 1 package
Post-it Notes: 2 packs
Plastic pencil box: 1
Ziploc bags (gallon size): 1 box
Ziploc bags (sandwich size): 1 box
Clorox Wipes: 2
Pronged plastic folders: 3
Paper towels: 1 roll
3rd Grade
Book bag/backpack: 1
Plastic school box: 1
Elmer's glue sticks (large): 2
Facial tissue: 2 boxes
2-Pocket plastic folders: 4
#2 Pre-sharpened pencils: 48
Pencil eraser caps: 1 box
Composition notebook: 2
Markers (thick, basic colors, 10 count): 1 box
Colored pencils: 1 box
Scissors (pointed metal): 1
Post-it notes (3x3): 1 package
Dry erase markers: 2 packs of 4
Paper towels: 3 rolls
Clorox Wipes: 2
Forrestal Elementary School
1900 Virginia Ave, Great Lakes, IL 60088
Please check the Forrestal Elementary School website supply list link: Click Here
A.J. Katzenmaier Academy
1829 Kennedy Drive, North Chicago, IL 60064 | (847) 689-6330
4th & 5th Grade
Book bag/backpack: 1
2-Pocket folders: 4
#2 Pencils (24 pack): 3 packs
Wide-ruled loose-leaf writing paper: 2 packs
Spiral notebooks: 2
Dry erase whiteboard markers: 2 packs (at least 4 count)
Kleenex: 4 boxes
Paper towels: 4 rolls
Hand sanitizer: 2 bottles
Clorox Wipes: 4 containers
Scissors: 1
Elmer's glue sticks (large): 3
Colored pencils, crayons, or markers: 1 box (at least 16 count)
Highlighters: 1 pack (at least 5 count)
Ziploc bags (quart size): 1 box (at least 50 count)
Pencil box or pouch: 1
Post-its (3x3): 1 pack of 3
Ruler (inches and metric units): 1
Headphones/Earbuds: 1 pair (optional)
Computer mouse: 1 (optional)
Neal Math and Science Academy
1905 Argonne Drive, North Chicago, IL 60064 | (847) 689-6313
Student Provided:
Backpack
Water bottle
Gym shoes
3 Spiral notebooks
3 Pocket folders
Extra pencils
Graph paper (8th Grade only)
Provided by the School (in Partnership with NCCP):
No need to purchase these items — they will be waiting for your student!
2 Notebooks & 2 Pocket folders
Pencil sharpener & pouch with pencils
Pens, erasers, highlighters, and a calculator
Post-Its, markers, and colored pencils
Paper clips, protractor, ruler, and scissors
Glue sticks and index cards
North Chicago Community High School
1717 17th Street, North Chicago, IL 60064 | (847) 578-7400
General Supply List
Backpack
3-Ring binder (2–3 inches)
Pocket folders (at least 4)
Spiral or composition notebooks (4–6 total)
Loose-leaf notebook paper
Pencils (mechanical or wooden) & Pencil case/pouch
Blue or black pens
Colored pencils & Highlighters
Ruler (12-inch, standard and metric)
Scissors
Scientific calculator (TI-30XS or similar)
Planner or agenda