Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year, #HornetFamily! We are excited to welcome our students back to school, and if you are new to our district, we are happy you are here! USD 262 is a growing school district. Our vision isto be a premier school district known for excellence in education, innovative instruction, outstanding programs, and dedication to students.
*High School students will receive school supply information from their teachers.
Kindergarten:
One 5” Fiskars pointed scissors
One Crayola 8-count watercolor paint pallet
Two large boxes of tissues
One 8”x5” plastic supply box
One pair of over-the-ear headphones
One pair of PE shoes (non-marking soles—do not have to be new/Velcro preferred) to be kept at school.
*Please only label pencil boxes.
First Grade:
One composition book
One 8”x5” plastic supply box
One 5” Fiskars pointed scissors
Two large boxes of tissues
One pair of over-the-ear headphones
One pair of PE shoes (non-marking soles—do not have to be new) to be kept at school.
Second Grade:
One 5” Fiskars pointed scissors
Two composition notebooks (no spiral)
Two large boxes of tissues
One set of earbuds or over-the-ear headphones
One small plastic supply box
One pair of PE shoes (non-marking soles—do not have to be new) to be kept at school.
Third Grade:
Two spiral notebooks (wide-ruled)
One 5” Fiskars pointed scissors
One pencil pouch
Two large boxes of tissues
One set of earbuds or over-the-ear headphones
One pair of PE shoes (non-marking soles—do not have to be new) to be kept at school.
*Please do not label supplies.
Intermediate School Supply Lists
Fourth Grade:
One Case-It Binder with a strap (for transporting Chromebooks)
One Heavy Duty Zipped 3-Ring Pencil Pouch IF your binder does not come with one
One pair of earbuds or headphones
One pair of tennis shoes for P.E.
Six black Dry Erase Expo Markers
One package of Clorox Wipes
Two box of tissues
One package of No.2 Pencils (24 pack)
Fifth Grade:
One Case-It Binder with a strap (for transporting Chromebooks)
One Polymer/Plastic 2-pocket folder with three hole pouches to fit in a binder (Red)
Two pairs of earbuds or headphones
One Pair of tennis shoes for P.E.
Two Dry Erase Expo Markers
Two packages of Clorox Wipes
One package of No.2 Pencils (24 pack)
Two boxes of tissues
One 1 1/2" three ring binder
One package wide-ruled paper
BOYS: One package Gallon Zip Lock bags
GIRLS: One package Sandwich Zip Lock bags
Middle School Supply Lists
**ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES FOR ELECTIVE CLASSES ONLY NEED TO BE PURCHASED IF ENROLLED IN CLASS*
Sixth Grade:
Bookbag or Trapper Keeper to carry supplies
24 Pencils
1 pairs of earbuds-
1 pack college-ruled loose-leaf paper
4 black dry erase markers
1 box colored pencils (12 pack)
4 glue sticks-
1 composition notebooks
3 boxes Kleenex:
5 three-prong plastic folders:
1 spiral notebook- Science
Seventh and Eighth Grades:
Bookbag or Trapper Keeper to carry supplies
24 Pencils- All
1 pair of earbuds
1 pack of college-ruled loose-leaf paper
4 black dry erase markers
1 box colored pencils (12 pack)
4 glue sticks
1 composition notebooks
3 boxes of Kleenex
5 three-prong plastic folders
1 spiral notebook
Calculator – TI 30X IIS
Electives:
Art: large zipper pouch/box, 4 pencils (mechanical), sharpie fine point (2 pack), ultra fine point Sharpie (2 pack), large eraser (2), black ballpoint pen (2), 1 color markers (10 pack, 1 watercolor tray (8 pack)
STEM:- One Additional Plastic Folder, Optional: Tape- Scotch or masking
PE/Weights: athletic tennis shoes
Spanish: One Additional Plastic Folder
FACS: Optional: Ziploc Bags- Gallon or Quart
*High School students will receive school supply information from their teachers.
School Year Calendar
First day of school for grades 1–6, grade 9, and all new students: August 12
First day of school for grades 7–8 and grades 10–12:August 13
This is a district that strives to provide the best opportunities for our students while holding onto our small town values and giving our students the best education possible.
Greg Lehr, Superintendent
First Day of School
August 12, 2025
First day of school for grades 1–6, grade 9, and all new students
August 13, 2025
First day of school for grades 7–8 and grades 10–12.
August 15, 2025
First day of school for Kindergarten.
Back to School Events
Abilene Elementary School
August 11 - Meet Your Teacher Night from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
August 14 - Pre-K and Kindergarten Meet Your Teacher Night from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
West Elementary School
August 11 - Meet Your Teacher Night from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
August 14 - Kindergarten Meet Your Teacher Night from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Wheatland Elementary School
August 11 - Meet Your Teacher Night from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
August 14 - Kindergarten Meet Your Teacher Night from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Valley Center Intermediate School
August 7 - Back to School Night at 5:30 p.m. (4th grade) and 6:00 p.m. (5th grade).
Valley Center Middle School
August 13 - Open House will be from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. This will be a come-and-go event with the opportunity to meet teachers.
Valley Center High School
July 30 and August 5 - Checkout for Chromebooks, lockers, and parking permits.