As June comes to a close, it's time to look ahead to the 2025–2026 school year. The Peace, Justice & Human Development team is once again sponsoring the Christmas in July program to collect school supplies for students in need across DeSoto, Eudora, and Linwood. Donations will be accepted through Sunday, July 31st. This allows us time to organize and distribute items to the schools before the new school year begins. Your generous support helps ensure every child starts the year with the tools they need to succeed. Thank you for continuing to support our local students and families!

Requested School Supplies

Notebooks & Paper:

• Spiral Notebooks – Wide & College Rule

• Loose Leaf Notebooks – Wide & College Rule

• Composition Notebooks – Wide & College Rule

• Notebook Paper – Wide & College Rule

• Graphing Paper

• Standard Copy Paper

Binders & Folders:

• Trapper Keeper Notebook

• 2-Pocket Vinyl/Plastic Folders (all colors)

• 3-Ring Notebooks

• Clipboard

Pencil & Writing Supplies:

• Pencil Boxes

• Pencil Pouches (with 3-ring holes)

• #2 Pencils

• Pens (Black, Red, and Felt Tip)

• Highlighters

• Sticky Notes

• Black Sharpie Markers

• Dry Erase Markers

• Markers – Wide Classic Colors

• Colored Pencils

• Crayons – 24 Pack

• Pink Erasers

Glue & Art Supplies:

• Glue Sticks – Large

• Liquid Glue

• Scissors (Kid & Adult Sizes)

• Watercolor Paint Sets

Additional Items:

• Backpacks (Pre-K, Elementary, Middle & High School sizes)

• Headphones – Over the Ear

• Earbuds

• Scientific Calculators

• Rulers

• Refillable Water Bottles

Classroom Essentials:

• Kleenex

• Ziploc Bags – Sandwich, Quart & Gallon

• Disinfectant Wipes

• Paper Towels

• Hand Sanitizer