Working with SchoolKits
What Happens After a School Partners with SchoolKits?
See how supply lists become grade-level kits, from your first conversation through school delivery.
Read the guideA good program starts with a good plan
Resources for Schools & PTOs
Helpful guides for school leaders, PTOs, and PTAs planning their next supply program. Compare your options, prepare your team, and decide what works for your campus.
From the SchoolKits blog
Ideas for your school’s next chapter.
Fundraising questions
School Supply Kit Fundraising: Questions Every PTO Should Ask
Clarify family pricing, how school proceeds are calculated, and what your PTO needs to plan.
Read the guide
Planning your program
Planning Next Year's School Supply Program: A Timeline for Texas Schools
Work backward from delivery day to plan approvals, family ordering, and campus coordination.
Read the guide
Choosing a provider
How to Choose a School Supply Kit Company: A Houston PTO/PTA Checklist
Compare teacher-list accuracy, pricing, responsibilities, delivery, and school proceeds.
Read the guideYour school supply planning checklist.
Use these questions in your next school or PTO meeting, whether you’re starting a program or reviewing your current one.
01
Gather your school’s needs
Start with the people, lists, and dates that shape your program.
- Collect current supply lists and identify who approves each grade’s requirements.
- Estimate participating students and agree on your target ordering and delivery dates.
- Name a school or PTO contact who can coordinate decisions and family communication.
02
Compare providers on the same list
Look at the complete program alongside the price of each kit.
- Compare item quantities, brands, substitution policies, and any additional fees.
- Ask who handles ordering support, packing, labels, delivery, and missing items.
- Confirm minimums, deadlines, and what happens with late orders or new students.
03
Discuss fundraising and family access
Make sure your school’s goals and family needs are part of the conversation.
- Ask how any school proceeds are calculated and when they would be paid.
- Confirm how fundraising affects family pricing and who approves the arrangement.
- Discuss assistance or sponsorship needs and confirm what can be offered before sharing it.
04
Agree on responsibilities before launch
Give every handoff a clear owner, from approval through delivery.
- Get agreement on the final lists, pricing, deadlines, and delivery arrangements.
- Plan launch messages and reminders with a clear ordering link and support contact.
- Choose a delivery contact and document the program for next year’s school or PTO team.
Your next step
Let’s talk about your school’s supply program.
Exploring options? Start with an intro call. If your grade-level lists are ready, send them to us for a quote.
More from SchoolKits
Meet our team and browse earlier articles for families and teachers.
Browse earlier articles
- A Parent’s Guide to Transitioning from Elementary to Middle School
- How Schools in Our Program Turn Supplies Into Extra Resources for Students
- Best Study Habits for High School Students
- Great Party Favors and Rewards for Your Classroom
- Why More Schools Are Turning to Pre-Packaged Supply Kits
- Must-Have School Supplies by Grade (with Amazon Picks)
- Meet the Team: The Faces Behind School Kits