Donate School Supplies
Supply the tools for success
Ensure students, educators and families are supported through every stage of their journey by providing schools with critical supplies that support both student success and well-being.
Your donation of school supplies plays a pivotal role in facilitating students’ access to essential tools so they may graduate ready to become leaders, change-makers and societal contributors. It not only equips them with the necessary resources to thrive academically throughout the school year but also eases the financial burdens placed upon teachers, staff, and families. To guide your generous act, we have included details on the specific items that are currently in high demand as well as links to specific wishlists made and curated by teachers and staff.
Supplies Needed
Donate or Hold a Supply Drive. Donating general school supplies are great way to provide essential support in each classroom every year. All items listed below are essential to being in the school every day from ECE-12.
- Over-The-Ear Headphones
- Whiteboard Markers (Thick and Thin)
- Whiteboard Erasers
- Chromebook Chargers*
- Laptops*
*Please inquire by email
- Tissues
- Clorox Wipes
- Sanitizer
- Bandaids
- Hand Wipes
- Disposable Plates and Cups
- Disposable Cutlery
- Non-Perishable Snacks
- Backpacks
- No. 2 pencils (Presharpened preferred)
- Mechanical pencils
- Pencil sharpener
- Pencil Pouch
- Erasers
- Black and Blue Ballpoint Pens
- Colorful Pens
- Highlighters
- Whiteboard Markers (Thick and Thin)
- Whiteboard Erasers
- Permanent Markers
- Crayons
- Colored pencils
- Washable marker
- Watercolors
- Paint
- Glue sticks
- Liquid Glue
- White-Out
- Blunt-tipped scissors
- Ruler
- Wide-Ruled/College-Ruled Notebooks
- Loose-Leaf Paper
- Graph Paper/Notebooks
- Post-Its
- Index Card
- Assorted construction paper
- Plastic folders
Please be aware that while we value and appreciate all donations, certain items hold a greater need than others. Kindly refrain from actively collecting and donating the following items, unless they are explicitly requested in a school’s wish list. This approach ensures that the donations align with the specific needs of each school, optimizing their impact and effectively supporting teachers and students.
- Any used items
- Items with religious / offensive / obstructive imagery or language
- Perishable snack/food items
- Large binders
- Dictionaries
Classroom Wish List and Registries
Some schools and teachers have specific items that they are in need of. By utilizing the wishlist/registry links provided below, you will have the opportunity to conveniently donate these items, knowing that your support directly fulfills the needs of both teachers and students.
How Your Donation Helps
Your generous donation of essential supplies to our public schools directly contributes to the education and overall school experience of more than 89,000 students, as well as the dedicated teachers and staff who work with them throughout the academic year. Your support extends far beyond the immediate utilization of the donated items.
Thank you again for supporting DPS Foundation and Denver Public Schools. Together we can ensure every student succeeds.Your generous donation of essential supplies to our public schools directly contributes to the education and overall school experience of more than 89,000 students, as well as the dedicated teachers and staff who work with them throughout the academic year. Your support extends far beyond the immediate utilization of the donated items.
