Stay Cool Back-to-School Supply Drive

• On average, kindergarten through 12th graders spend about $850 a year on supplies. The National Retail Federation estimated consumers spent $37.1 billion on back-to-school supplies last year. That’s up $3 billion from the previous year.

• Teachers often dig into their own bank accounts to pay for classroom supplies. An Economic Policy Institute analysis three years ago found the average teacher spent $459 a year on classroom supplies. The highest inflation in 40 years isn’t helping.

Let’s help all kids and teachers start the 2022-2023 school year right! 📚🎒📐📃

Join us for a Royal Palm Neighborhood Back-to-School Supply Drive benefitting Richard E. Miller Elementary School.

Drop off your donated supplies after the sun goes down at Royal Palm Park on Saturday, August 6th between 7:00 - 9:00 PM. All participants will get a FREE ice cream from the Old School Ice Cream Bus!

Any type of school supply would be greatly appreciated! However, here are the supplies not normally in stock to purchase at district:

• Mr. Sketch Markers

• Kleenex

• Clorox Wipes

• Glue Sticks

• Variety Pack Dry Erase Markers (for teacher use)

• Crayons

• Colors of the World Crayons

• Reusable Write & Wipe Pockets

• Flair Pens

Interested in sponsoring, volunteering at or donating to the Back-to-School Supply Drive? Sign up here.