6th Grade School Supply List 2024 Back to School

Gear Up for 6th Grade! Top 10 Must-Have Supplies: Heading into 6th grade is an exciting adventure, and having the right tools can make it even better. We dove into over 50 school supply lists and unearthed the top 10 essentials middle schoolers need to rock the year.

Top 10 Back-to-School School Supplies

We compared nearly 53 items (including the quantities) from 3 schools in Kansas, Alabama and Texas to find out the items that are popular. 

Here is the list of the top 10 school supplies for 2024. (Download the PDF version of all the 53 items, including the selected TOP 10).

1. Composition notebooks different colors (Amazon link)
2. Pocket folders with brads (Amazon link)
3. Colored pencils
4. Roll of paper towels
5. Three-ring binder
6. Binder dividers (a set of 5)
7. #2 Pencils Sharpened - a dozen
8. Pencil Pouch - multi-pockets
9. Highlighters (Red, Yellow, Green, Blue)
10. Earbuds W/In-Line Mic

IMPORTANT: Before the school starts, clearly label all supplies with first and last names.

To label the school supplies, you will require fabric markers and name labels (Amazon affiliate link).

Why know the top 10 supplies?

We've observed that these 10 schools' supplies were popular across the 3 schools that we analyzed. In addition, several supplies have been consistently requested by the middle school over the years.

We identified the popular supplies for elementary from Pre-K all the way up to 5th Grade. See the elementary school supply lists here.

You can also find the complete school supply lists for 6th Grade, 7th Grade and 8th Grade via this link - Middle School Supply List.

Download 2024 School Supply List

This PDF list contains the most requested list of 10 items, as well as all the lists from the complete list that we used to analyse the supplies from 3 schools.

Get it here - Top 10 School Supplies for 6th Grade.

It will give you a good idea about the school supply list if you do not have one from your child/ren's school yet. 

Please use this list as a guide as you plan to gather the items for your child.

Buy school supplies in 2024

You can buy the school supplies at your local stationery shop if you are willing to travel there.

You can also get the school supplies at Amazon via this link.

Visit the Amazon store for the Top 10 school supplies.

(Affiliate Disclaimer: We may earn a small commission if you buy through our link. This is at no additional cost to you.)

6th Grade School Supply List 2024

The top 10 school supplies will give you an idea about the items to buy now or during the school term.  

We found out that there are 3 different types of supplies that schools often ask for - the required supplies, additional supplies, and supplies for boys and girls. 

Importantly, as your child enters middle school they'll require supplies for each of the courses (or subjects) such as Reading, Math, Science, and Social Studies. Some schools ask for the general supplies that everyone across the grade needs. 

Many schools may often ask for the required school supplies on the first day of school. If you need clarity, speak to your child's class teacher as he/she is the best person to help. 

In addition, check out the school newsletter or website for any latest inclusions of supplies.

General school supplies for 6th Grade 

Some school supplies may need to be replenished during the school year. In fact, each school may require additional supplies depending on what they are planning after Summer. 

Schools that offer self-contained classes or other additional curricula and extra-curricular activities often make this clear in their newsletter to parents and citizens.

Contact the school or talk to your child's 6th Grade teacher if you need further clarification.

Back to School Supply Checklist

The diagram shows the complete list of items that we used to identify the top 10 school Supplies. The colored items were rearranged to show the popular (and common) supplies in three schools from the different states -  Kansas, Alabama and Texas.

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We realised that all three schools have asked the parents and children to name the supplies with first and last names. This is an important exercise and must be done before the start of the school term. 

A fabric pen and name labels will be required to name the supplies.

2024 7th Grade and 8th Grade Back to School Supply Checklists

We compared over 100 school supplies from more than 10 middle schools in 9 states to identify the top 10 products. 

Each school supply list has a general list of items, as well as the items for each subject. We sorted the items and rearranged them to match the items from one school to another which made it easier to selectively identify the same items across the different schools. 

It took a week to finally complete the list. We call this the Top 10 Popular School Supplies!

You can see the Top 10 Items for the middle schools via the links:

1) 7TH GRADE Top 10 Popular School Supplies.

2) 8TH GRADE Top 10 Popular School Supplies.

How to use the School Supply Lists 2024?

These lists are *checklists* only. Your child's school will have an updated supply list for you. 

In fact, many of these items are common year after year. But these lists will give you a heads-up in case you see the supplies at a discount online, or at a shop, or anywhere in the house. 

By doing this, you do not have to buy all the supplies at once. This can save you a lot of money and time.

So we hope you find this information useful. Download the 6TH GRADE school supply checklist (PDF). 

UoG New Intake Acceptance Lists 2024 Information

The University of Goroka (UoG) publishes its annual acceptance lists in two instalments each year. In 2021 and 2022, the University announced the continuing students' status before they departed for the Christmas holidays. This practice eased the burden on UoG administration during the busy registration period at the start of the academic year.

Bookmark this page and check out the links for the latest on DHERST selection for higher education institutions:

• PNG Universities Selection Lists
• Technical Colleges Selection Lists
• Business Colleges Selections Lists
• All Teachers Colleges Selection Lists

2024 UoG Non-school Leavers and School Leavers List

Firstly, non-school leavers apply for a place through the University. Subsequently, the University of Goroka (UoG) makes the selection and publishes it on its website. This is entirely the University's responsibility.

Each faculty within UoG finalises the non-school leavers' selections, which are then submitted to the University Council for approval. Once approved, the list is published as a PDF document on the UoG website.

Secondly, school leavers' applications are processed through the Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (DHERST). Therefore, DHERST is responsible for generating the listing for all tertiary institutions in Papua New Guinea, including UoG. DHERST will then publish this list.

For UoG's non-school leavers applicants waiting for the NSL acceptance list to come out, here is an article about the delay last year - read about it in this article.

UOG 2023 Acceptance List for Non-School Leavers 2024 Status Update

The final list for non-school leavers' admission to the University of Goroka (UoG) in 2024 is typically released early in January. Please note that there will be no supplementary or reserve list. As announced by UoG last year, the admission lists for the UoG-Enga and Sepik Campuses will be uploaded to the university website one week after the publication of the UoG Goroka campus list.

You can access the selection list on the UoG website at www.unigoroka.ac.pg. Acceptance letters will be mailed to successful applicants in good time before the start of the 2024 academic year. We encourage you to make any necessary arrangements as soon as you confirm your name on the university acceptance list.

Past admission list

UoG Registration and Orientation dates 

Note that his sequence of events is based on last year's schedule. Please, contact UoG for the 2024 registration and orientation details. You should also have the exacts dates on your acceptance letter. 

• January – February: Students begin arriving on campus.
• January: Deadline for payment.
• February: Orientation for all new students.
• February: Registration for all new intakes.
• February: Registration for continuing students.
• February–March: Late registration closes.
• February: Semester One lectures commence.

In the meantime, you can consult the updated checklist of 2023 PNG Universities' selection information we compiled last year. This checklist aims to simplify tracking university selection list announcements. Please review it and share your feedback.  >>> updated checklist 

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If you have any questions concerning the 2024 UoG non-school leavers selection, contact the university directly; or leave a comment below for discussions.

1st Grade Supply List 2024 Back to School Top 10 Popular Items

 Top 10 1st Grade School Supply List 2024: We compared 48 school supplies from different schools in three states and found 10 popular 1st Grade School Supplies.

The 10 school supplies will give you an idea about the quantity and the most often requested items including the required items to have when school starts. 

Check out the detailed list of supplies for boys and girls and also see how we identify the popular items.

The 1st Grade school supply list for download, including the list of the 10 popular items, is in the link below.

1st Grade Back to School School Supply List 2024

There are three types of school supplies that elementary schools often ask for. When looking through the 1st Grade school supply list, try to identify whether the items are 

• required, 
• additional, and or 
• for boys and girls. 

Some schools may ask you to bring with you the required school supplies on the first day of school. If you need clarity, speak to your child's teachers as they are the best people to help.

IMPORTANT: Before school starts, clearly label all supplies with first and last names.

 Top 10 School School Supplies for 1st Grade 

We compared nearly 50 items (including the quantities) from 3 elementary schools in Georgia, Alabama and Texas to find out the items that are popular. 

Here is the list of the top 10 popular school supplies for 2024.

Top 10 Items Most Requested By Schools

1. Boxes of Crayola Crayons – 24 ct
2. Box of Pencils – 24 ct (Ticonderoga)
3. Pink Pearl Erasers
4. Pair of Fiskar Scissors
5. Pkg of Black Dry Erasers Markers
6. Notebooks (70 sheet ct)
7. Elmer Glue Sticks
8. Pkgs of Manila paper
9. Boxes of Tissue/Kleenex
10. Pocket Folders

IMPORTANT: Please clearly put sticky label all supplies with first and last names.

To label the school supplies, you will require fabric markers and name labels (Amazon affiliate link).

Checklist of School Supplies

Some schools will request different types of markers, erasers, pencils and notebooks. These items are often clearly indicated on the school supply list to make them easier to buy.

The items that we see more often are the Crayola crayons and pencils. Other checks that you should probably do if the items are not clearly labelled are listed below. Try to work out if your child's school wants

• brad pocket folders or no-brad pocket folder.
• glue stick or bottle of glue.
• sharpen or unsharpen pencils.
• dry erase markers or permanent markers.
• construction papers or manila Papers.

The common supplies are Elmer's glue, Fiskar's Scissors and Crayola pencils, color pencils and markers.

Importantly, find out the quantities of the supplies, especially the quantity of notebooks and color for each subject.

Download 2024 School Supply List

You can download the list of required items - Top 10 School Supplies for 1st Grade PDF. 

This PDF list contains the most requested list of 10 items, as well as all the lists from the 4 schools used in compiling the top 10 items.

It will give you are a good idea about the school supply list if you do not have one from your child/ren's school yet. 

Where to Buy Top 10 Items

You can buy the school supplies at your local stationery shop if you are willing to travel there.

You can also check out the top 10 school supplies at Amazon via this link.

(Affiliate Disclaimer: We may earn a small commission if you buy through our link. This is at NO ADDITIONAL cost to you.)

Additional school supplies 

Some school supplies may need to be replenished during the school year. In fact, each school may require additional supplies depending on what they are planning after Summer. 

Schools that offer Self-contained classes often make this clear in their newsletter and the School Supply List they send to parents and citizens. 

In addition, look out for the items for boys and girls, and the additional supplies that you may have to buy.

Contact the school or your child's 1st Grade teacher if you need clarity.

IMPORTANT: Please clearly label all supplies with first and last names.

School Supply List Elementary Pre-K to 5th Grade

Check out the top 10 items on the school supply list for 2024.

• Pre-K School Supply List (Top 10 Items) Elementary
• Kindergarten (K)  School Supply List Elementary
• Elementary School Supply List for 1st Grade
• Elementary School Supply List for 2nd Grade 
• Elementary School Supply List for 3rd Grade 
• Elementary School Supply List for 4th Grade 
• Elementary School Supply List for 5th Grade 
• School Supply List for Elementary Schools

If you have any questions or comments, please leave a message below.

Check 2025 DHERST Tertiary Selection Lists For Non-School Leavers, School Leavers and Continuing Students (PDF DOWNLOAD TIPS)

This article provides essential access links and information on how to check the 2025 DHERST Tertiary Selection Lists for higher institutions in Papua New Guinea. It aims to help you determine two key things:

• When PNG universities publish their non-school leavers' and continuing students lists.
• When DHERST (Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology) releases the Grade 12 school leavers intakes.

2024/2025 Update:

The Grade 12 School Leavers ONLINE Selection, which started in 2018, has proven to be a significant advancement. This system allows DHERST, the government, and stakeholders to precisely track how many Grade 12 students are selected for universities and colleges. 

DHERST has announced the key dates for the Grace Period and the launching of the Grade 12 NOAS Selection. 

Approximately a week after the launch, the School Leavers and Non-School Leavers TESAS (HECAS/EAS) list will be released. You can then download the NSL & SL Selection Lists PDF for the new academic year.

Checklist for 2025 DHERST Tertiary Selection List

This table provides the status update. We will continue to update this table as DHERST and the universities publish the 2025 DHERST Tertiary Selection Lists For Non-School Leavers, School Leavers and Continuing Students.

• The Continuing Students should know their status for 2025 before they go for the Christmas Holiday. If you are a continuing student and do NOT know your TESAS status, call your university and find out. 
• 2024 Grade 12 School Leavers can check their selection status on the 16th of December 2024.
• Non-school leavers applying to study in any of the tertiary institutions in the country will have to check the university they apply to. The universities will release the list of 2025 Non-school Leavers either on their website or in the newspapers. 
• DHERST will publish the final selection list for Grade 12 school leavers, non-school leavers and continuing students together with their TESAS status around mid-January 2025

Here is a summary table for the 7 PNG Universities. PNG Insight will update this table to give you the latest on 2024/2025 selections for PNG universities.

Use the Table to Check 2025 DHERST Tertiary Selection Lists For Non-School Leavers, School Leavers and Continuing Students

Click on the link (Pending) to see last year's PDF lists. We will change 'pending' to 'publish' with the PDF for Continuing Students, Grade 12 New Intakes and NSL Intakes have been released by respective universities. 

So, bookmark or charge this page on your profile and come back later for the updated list for the following PNG universities:  UPNG, UOG, UNRE, PAU, DWU, UNITECH and Western Pacific University

Selections 2024 for 2025	Continue Students   (uni & colleges)	NOAS New Intake (DHERST)	NOAS NSL Inatekes  (DHERST)
UPNG	Pending	Pending	Pending
UOG	Pending	Pending	Pending
UOT	Pending	Pending	Pending
PAU	Pending	Pending	Pending
UNRE	Pending	Pending	Pending
DWU	Pending	Pending	Pending
WPU	Pending	Pending	Pending

We will update this table as the 2025 DHERST Tertiary Selection Lists are released by the institutions and DHERST.

National Online Application Systems Selection Launching

Note that DHERST will release the University and Non-University Selection Lists after the launch date of 16 December 2024. Meanwhile, Grade 12 School Leavers and Non-school Leavers can view their selection STATUS through their individual National Online Application Accounts.

For continuing students and overseas students, check the table to see if your institution publishes the 2025 Non-School Leavers (NSL), Grade 12 School Leavers (SL) or Continuing Students (SC) listings, as and when we update the lists this year.

2025 DHERST Tertiary Selection Lists For New Intakes and Continuing Students

The two groups of new intakes are the Grade 12 school leavers and non-school leavers, whereas the continuing students are students progressing to years 2, 3, and 4 or have continued on from the other programs last year.

The universities also publish the list of post-graduate students on their websites around this time of the year. So be sure to check their websites if you have applied for a post-graduate study.

One important thing to check is the student's status on the selection/admission lists. We mention it because the status indicates whether you are on the govt scholarship (TESAS) or not. 

If you are indicated as SELF, you are either a self-sponsored student, an overseas-based student or a corporate-sponsored. You'll have to make the fee arrangements before registering at the university you are selected to attend.

PNG Tertiary Institutions Selection Status Update 2024/2025

Many universities tend to release the PDF lists of Continuing Students List before the New Students Lists (i.e. the Grade 12 School Leavers and Non-School Leavers) list for 2025.

From past experience, the Grade 12 selection list for the tertiary institution in the country will be published by DHERST on its website. 

The DHERST selection list contains the names of new intakes for the universities and non-universities. It is a comprehensive list. Here is what it said around this time last year.

''The selection list for school leavers to university has not been released by DHERST yet, though they have promised to release it on the 8th of January 2021. Understandably, a public holiday was declared on this day, and we hope DHERST will let the public know about the change of date, soon.''

When will 2025 DHERST Tertiary Selection Lists for Non-school Leavers Be Published?

In the past, the non-school leavers' selection list is usually published after the school leaver and continuing students lists. this is because the NSL PDF lists are published by the universities and colleges of your choice, not DHERST.

This is not the case anymore!

In 2024, the Non-school Leavers has gone online via the NOAS. DHERST will do the selection for BOTH SCHOOL LEAVERS AND NON-SCHOOL LEAVERS. Isn't that GREAT!?

So, non-school leavers will also check their selection status on NOAS and find out about the 2025 DHERST Tertiary Selection Lists For Non-School Leavers at the same time as the school leavers.

DHERST resorted to also bringing the NON-SCHOOL LEAVERS Selection ONLINE. Universities and colleges are not going to make the selections. So, what does that mean for you as a non-school leaver applicant? Find out here

This video shows the then-higher education minister announcing the selection of non-school leavers to the NOAS initiative

Recommended articles: Selection Lists for Tertiary Institutions in PNG

In addition to this article, we have some information about selection lists for the Grade 12 School Leavers, non-school leavers and continuing students you might want to read: 

• Continuing Students - TESAS (AES & HECAS) and HELP info
• New Grade 12 School Leavers - GPA, TESAS and Admission 
• Non-school Leavers - Acceptance Letter and Selection Status
• PNG 8th Uni: PM Marape Pledges Support for Lutheran University
• More information on the Non-school Leavers Selection List for 2024 Dates, Releases and TESAS Lists is available here.
• For the first time in 2021, Western Pacific University in the highlands of PNG will enrol 240 students in the foundation year. The new Western Pacific University in Southern Highlands Province offers programs in International Business Management (BA) - 6 Semesters  (3 years); E-Business and Digital Marketing (BA) - 6 Semesters (3 years); and Computer Science (Engineering, BA) - 7 Semesters (3 years).
  
  

If you have any questions at this time, please leave a comment below.

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