PROJECTPRE-RFP

Districtwide 2026-2027 school supplies

Hartsburg Emden CUSD 21
Detected
Jul 11, 2026
118 days ago
Sector
Supplies & Materials
Detected 118 days agoJul 11

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What's planned

Emden Grade School published detailed K-12 supply lists for 2026-2027, including specific brands (Crayola, Ticonderoga, Elmer’s), quantities, and classroom consumables like tissues, wipes, markers, and headphones. This indicates recurring annual bulk purchasing needs for general classroom supplies and student headphones, plus PE items. A vendor of school supplies or bulk purchasing/co-op solutions could discuss packaging, fulfillment, and cost-saving options for these recurring lists before the next buying cycle is set.

Background

Lists include grade-specific art supplies and multiple subject-specific lists (ELA, math, social studies), suggesting centralized planning but classroom-level consumption.

From the meeting

Meeting date
July 11, 2026
Agency
Hartsburg Emden CUSD 21

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