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    Robert E. Melican Middle School 2026-2027 Supply List

    Supply Item:

    Grade 6

    Grade 7

    Grade 8

    • earbuds or headphones

    Wired earbuds/headphones with a 3.5 mm audio jack 

    (standard headphones connector) that are compatible with the 

    school’s Chromebooks and piano keyboards (ex: Wired Earbuds).  

    • folders with prongs and pockets (ex: folder

    5 (Math)

    • 0.5 inch binder

    1 (Math)

    • 1 inch binder

    5 (ELA, Math, SS, 

    Science, homework)

    2 (Science, SS)

    1 (Civics)

    • 1.5 inch binder 

    1 (homework) 

    1 (Science and Math will share) 

    • binder dividers

    3 sets of 8

    3 sets (Math, SS, Science)

    3 sets (Science, Math, Civics) 

    • package of 3-hole punched loose leaf paper 

    1 lined

    1 lined

    1 lined

    1 graph

    • 3 hole punched single subject spiral college ruled notebook

    1 (Science) 

    • 3 hole punched folder with pockets 

    1 (homework)

    3 (ELA, World Lang, 

    and homework)

    • folder w/pocket

    1 (Chorus)

    1 (Chorus)

    1 (Chorus)

    • 3 hole punched zip pencil pouch

    2

    2

    any style pencil case 

    • regular pencils - 12 pack

    2 (12 pack)

    3 (12 pack)

    yes

    • colored pencils - 12 pack

    2 (12 pack)

    2 (12 pack)

    yes

    • hand-held sharpener

    1

    • pens (blue or black) - 12 pack 

    2

    • pens (red)

    1 pack 

    1 pack

    • highlighters

    yes (pack of 3 colors)

    yes

    yes

    • any size/color dry erase marker

    1 (SELF)

    1 (SELF)

    1 (SELF)

    • index cards (3 x 5)

    2 packages

    1 package (keep at home)

    • post it notes 

    2 packages

    • glue stick

    1

    1

    • 6" straight edge ruler

    yes

    • scientific calculator 

    -

    required - helpful links:

    required - helpful links:

    • Students will be given a Robert E. Melican Middle School agenda. 
    • Please bring in a box of tissues for your section connection teacher to share with your team.

    Please note that this is a general supply list. Individual teachers may make minor adjustments. 

     

  • 6th Grade Students will be going to the Outdoor Classroom in Groton, Massachusetts planned for Monday, Oct. 5,  and Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026 sponsored by the Public Schools of Northborough and Southborough School District. 


    Students in sections 6-1, 6-2, 6-3, 6-4, & 6-5 will attend on Monday, Oct. 5th.
    Students in sections 6-6, 6-7, 6-8, & 6-9 will attend on Tuesday, Oct. 6th.


    Students will leave Melican at 8:15 am and return at approximately 2:00 pm.  Melican staff will chaperone the trip.
     

    Information: 

    • The cost of the field trip is $75.00.  Payments can be made via Unipay at the MMS website OR by cash or check made payable to Northborough Public Schools.  
    • Permission slips are due back on/before Friday, Sept. 18th. 
    • Please keep in mind students will be outdoors all day.  They might want to wear layered clothing.  We encourage sunscreen, sneakers, & hats.  Please check the weather the day before.
    • Students are asked to bring a bagged lunch & water for the field trip.  If needed, you may choose a pre-bagged lunch from the school cafeteria (Students will fill out a google form in class prior to the trip).
    • Our hope is that all students will attend regardless of cost; to receive a scholarship for the field trip, please return a signed permission slip and contact Mrs. Karb or Mr. Carlo.
       

Our Mission

The mission of the Robert E. Melican Middle School is to pursue the highest level of educational excellence for all students by embracing our district's core values and Strategic Plan.

 

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