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We need donations of fully loaded backpacks with school supplies as required by the Prince George’s County School system no later than Saturday, August 22, 2026.

  • Help us prepare students in our community for a successful school year!

  • We are accepting donations of new backpacks and essential school supplies. Please see the attached flyer for the complete list of requested supplies.

  • Every donation, large or small, will help a student begin the school year feeling prepared, confident, and supported.

Donation Drop-off Schedule

  • Saturday, 8/15 - 10:00am - 2:00pm
  • Saturday, 8/22 - 10:00am - 2:00pm
 
List of Prince George's County Schools

BACK-TO-SCHOOL BACKPACK & SCHOOL SUPPLIES DRIVE

Prince George's County Public Schools

School Supplies List
Clear Backpacks
Required for grades 9–12 and Non-Traditional Programs (North, South, and Middle). Students may carry a small, non-clear pouch for personal items.
Clear backpack policy for middle school students in grades 6–8 is determined by each school.
Example of a clear backpack:
Elementary School Supplies
  • Backpack
  • Composition books (wide ruled) 
  • Plastic school box 
  • Glue sticks 
  • #2 pencils  
  • Crayons 
  • Scissors 
  • Facial tissues 
Intermediate Grades School Supplies
  • Clear backpack *
    • Clear backpack policy for middle school students in grades 6-8 is determined on a school-by-school basis.
  • Ruler
  • Protractor
  • College ruled notebook paper
  • highlighters
  • book covers
Secondary School Supplies 
  • Clear backpack *
  • Three-inch, three-ring binder  
  •  Subject dividers 
  •  Loose-leaf notebook paper (college ruled) 
  •  Composition books (college ruled) 
  •  Blue or black ballpoint pens 
  •  #2 pencils  
  •  Colored pencils 
  •  Highlighters
  •  Ruler 
  •  Book Covers

2026 Greater Community Development Center Inc (GBCDCI)

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