Kairos School Supply List: Short, Sweet, Affordable
- Stuart Murray
- Jul 8
- 2 min read
At Kairos Academies, we’re keeping school supplies simple—and more affordable—for our families. Whether your student is joining us in middle school or high school, we’ve designed our Kairos school supply list to reflects how our students actually learn: a mix of digital tools and good old-fashioned pen and paper.
2025-26 Kairos School Supply List
Students should bring the following items on the first day of school:
🎒 A backpack
🎧 Headphones (wired is preferred)
📓 Two notebooks
📒 One binder
💧 A water bottle
That’s it!
Why This List Is So Short
Most student work at Kairos happens on Chromebooks (which we provide), so there’s no need for long lists of folders, markers, or calculators. That said, we’ve heard from families who want more opportunities for paper-based learning—so we’re striking a balance. The notebooks and binder help students stay organized and reflect on their learning offline, too.
Take Advantage of Missouri’s Tax-Free Weekend
From Friday, August 1 through Sunday, August 3, Missouri’s Back to School Sales Tax Holiday makes it even more affordable to grab the essentials.
Need Help with Supplies?
If your family needs support getting any items on the list, just let us know during Back to School Night on Thursday, August 15, when you meet your teachers and mentors.
First Day of School is August 18!
Make sure your enrollment is complete as soon as possible to ensure your student has their schedule and Chromebook ready on day one.
Let’s get ready for an amazing school year at Kairos! We want every student ready to roll! Email enrollment@kairosacademies.org for support.
Don't Miss An Update
We’re excited to welcome you to Kairos and can’t wait for everything this new school year will bring—especially because so many of these changes were shaped by your feedback.
Follow along with our Back to School Blog at www.kairosacademies.org/families for more updates all summer long.
