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School Supplies

Green graphic of 2025-26 School Supplies

Below are printable PDFs of this year’s CCS school supply lists. 

If you prefer to have a text/translatable version of these lists, access the Google Doc version here. 

If you have any questions, please call your school.

Free School Supplies

We’re excited to announce that we’re able to provide backpacks and school supplies for students in need for another year! 

Forms are now open for families to request assistance with school supplies (one form per student). Click your student’s school name below for the correct form. Supplies will then be waiting for your student when they arrive at their school’s open house or meet-and-greet for the new school year.

Questions? Email familyengagement@charlottesvilleschools.org

Want to Donate to the Cause?

In order to make this opportunity a success, we are asking for the support of our generous community. If you would like to help, you can purchase supplies directly from our Amazon wishlists (below) or make a donation by check with “Supplies for Success” in the memo line to:

CCS Family Engagement
1400 Melbourne Road
Charlottesville, VA 22901

Other Community Events

A colorful flyer announces a 'Back 2 School Bash' at Forest Hills Park on Sunday, August 10, 11am-3pmSave the Date!  Join us for the free Better Together: Back-to-School Block Party on Sunday, August 10, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, stretching from the Cherry Avenue Boys & Girls Club to Forest Hills Park.

This free, family-centered event is made possible through the strength of our combined community partnerships. We’re honored to collaborate with Flow Toyota of Charlottesville, the 100Cuts Initiative, DREAM Clothing, Prolyfyck, Mahogany and Friends, Sentara, the Black Professional Network of Charlottesville, and the 100 Black Men of Central Virginia to make this day unforgettable.

There will be something for everyone—music, food, bounce houses, basketball, a game truck, story time, and even a shady tree to enjoy a good book under. But most importantly, we’ll ensure students are ready to thrive on day one.

Here’s what families can expect:

  •  On-site student registration and sign-ups for free school supplies
  •  Free haircuts, braids, and new sneakers
  •  Free sports physicals and health resources
  •  Literacy stations and free books to take home
  •  A vibrant atmosphere full of music, games, and community spirit