Donate school supplies so children can start strong in fall

School supplies are filling store shelves, and back-to-school ads are starting to appear. This is the perfect time to organize a school supply drive. Milwaukee businesses, community groups, and faith-based communities are invited to collect school supplies so Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) students have the tools for a successful school year.

Become a partner with the MPS Department of Strategic Partnerships and Customer Service. Help students prepare for the new school year by donating to the MPS School Supply Drive through September 30. Early start schools begin August 14, and traditional start schools begin September 5.

Supplies needed include:

• Spiral notebooks
• Pocket folders
• Crayons (24 count)
• Washable markers
• Colored pencils
• No. 2 pencils
• Pens
• Pink rectangular erasers
• Highlighters
• Loose-leaf paper
• Glue sticks/bottled glue
• Pencil pouches
• Backpacks

Monetary donations are also welcome. Learn more about making donations on our School Supply Drive webpage at https://mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us/en/Community/Partners/School-Supply-Drives/MPS-School-Supply-Drive.htm. For convenience, you can also place an order on our Amazon Wish List at https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2UVPCSVISX4FH.

Small donations will be accepted Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at MPS Central Services, 5225 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee, WI, 53208. Security staff will accept donations at the north or south main entrances.

Our students thank you for your generosity!