{"id":8227,"date":"2026-08-24T14:03:17","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T21:03:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/nobles\/?p=8227"},"modified":"2026-09-03T15:27:57","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T22:27:57","slug":"2026-back-to-school-resource-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/nobles\/2026\/08\/24\/2026-back-to-school-resource-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Back-to-School Resource Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The beginning of a new school year should be filled with excitement and possibility, but I know it can also bring\u00a0additional\u00a0costs and stress for families.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Students are better able to focus on learning when they have the supplies, meals, healthcare and support they need. As vice chair of the Senate Early Learning &amp; K\u201312 Education Committee, I am working to strengthen our public schools and remove the barriers that can stand between students and their education.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">That work happens through the policies and budgets we advance in Olympia, but it also means helping families connect with resources that are available right now.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">My office put together this guide to help students and families across the 28th Legislative District prepare for the new school year. We will continue adding resources as they become available.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><i>School supplies and backpacks<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">School supply information by district<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Clover Park School District provides general classroom supplies and publishes optional elementary and middle school supply lists for items students may use at home.\u00a0View the 2026\u201327 information:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloverpark.k12.wa.us\/school-supply-lists\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/www.cloverpark.k12.wa.us\/school-supply-lists<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">University Place families can find school supply information here:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upsd83.org\/10121_2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/www.upsd83.org\/10121_2<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bethel School District\u2019s back-to-school page includes supply lists and other information for families:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bethelsd.org\/resources\/backtoschool\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/www.bethelsd.org\/resources\/backtoschool<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Families who need help obtaining supplies can also contact their school counselor or district office.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><i>Vaccinations and healthcare<\/i><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Children\u2019s vaccinations<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department\u00a0maintains\u00a0a current list of free children\u2019s vaccination clinics and participating providers. Vaccines are available for children through age 18, although an administration fee may apply at some locations.\u00a0Find a vaccination clinic:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tpchd.org\/health\/immunizations\/children\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/tpchd.org\/health\/immunizations\/children<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Vaccination records<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Families can access their children\u2019s Washington vaccination records through\u00a0MyIR\u00a0Mobile:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wa.myir.net\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/wa.myir.net<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pediatric care and physicals<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sea Mar\u00a0operates\u00a0pediatric, medical,\u00a0dental\u00a0and behavioral health clinics in Pierce County, including a pediatric clinic in Lakewood. Families should call ahead to ask about well-child visits or school and sports physicals.\u00a0Find a Pierce County location:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seamar.org\/services-pierce.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/www.seamar.org\/services-pierce.html<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Health coverage<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Washington Apple Health provides free or low-cost medical, dental, vision and other health coverage to eligible children and families. Enrollment is available throughout the year.\u00a0Learn more:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wahealthplanfinder.org\/us\/en\/my-account\/my-coverage\/learnapplehealth.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/www.wahealthplanfinder.org\/us\/en\/my-account\/my-coverage\/learnapplehealth.html<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><i>Food and school meals<\/i><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Emergency Food Network\u00a0maintains\u00a0a searchable directory of more than 75 Pierce County food pantries, including their locations,\u00a0hours\u00a0and contact information.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Find food near you:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.efoodnet.org\/find-food\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/www.efoodnet.org\/find-food<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pierce County also\u00a0maintains\u00a0a directory of local food banks, including locations serving Lakewood, University\u00a0Place\u00a0and neighboring communities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">View the directory:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.piercecountywa.gov\/foodbanks\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/www.piercecountywa.gov\/foodbanks<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Families can use the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction\u2019s application finder to\u00a0locate\u00a0their district\u2019s application for free or reduced-price meals and other education benefits.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Find your school meal application:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ospi.k12.wa.us\/policy-funding\/child-nutrition\/school-meals\/washington-school-meals-application-finder\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/ospi.k12.wa.us\/policy-funding\/child-nutrition\/school-meals\/washington-school-meals-application-finder<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><i>School district information<\/i><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Families can find calendars, enrollment information, bus routes, meal\u00a0menus\u00a0and other back-to-school information through their local district.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bethel School District:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bethelsd.org\/resources\/backtoschool\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/www.bethelsd.org\/resources\/backtoschool<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Clover Park School District:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloverpark.k12.wa.us\/families\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/www.cloverpark.k12.wa.us\/families<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Steilacoom Historical School District:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.steilacoom.k12.wa.us\/welcome-center\/back-to-school-info\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/www.steilacoom.k12.wa.us\/welcome-center\/back-to-school-info<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tacoma Public Schools:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tacomaschools.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/www.tacomaschools.org<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">University Place School District:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upsd83.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/www.upsd83.org<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><i>Support for families experiencing housing instability<\/i><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Students experiencing housing instability may qualify for school supplies, clothing, transportation,\u00a0tutoring\u00a0and other\u00a0assistance. Families can contact their school counselor or district student-support office.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Clover Park families can find\u00a0additional\u00a0information here:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloverpark.k12.wa.us\/homeless-assistance\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/www.cloverpark.k12.wa.us\/homeless-assistance<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><i>Help finding additional resources<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Washington 211 connects families with food, clothing, housing, healthcare, childcare,\u00a0transportation\u00a0and other support.\u00a0Dial 211,\u00a0call\u00a0or text 253-572-4357, or visit\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wa211.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/wa211.org<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">My office may also be able to help families navigate state agencies and programs.\u00a0Contact my office:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/nobles\/contact\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/senatedemocrats.wa.gov\/nobles\/contact<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Program schedules, availability and eligibility requirements may change. Please contact providers directly to confirm current information.<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The beginning of a new school year should be filled with excitement and possibility, but I know it can also bring\u00a0additional\u00a0costs and stress for families.\u00a0 Students are better able to focus on learning when they have the supplies, meals, healthcare and support they need. As vice chair of the Senate Early Learning &amp; K\u201312 Education Committee, I am working to strengthen our public schools and remove the barriers that can stand between students and their education.\u00a0 That work happens through the policies and budgets we advance in Olympia, but it also means helping families connect with resources that are available&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":44,"featured_media":8228,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"disable_featured_image":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8227","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-e-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>2026 Back-to-School Resource Guide - Sen. 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