Walla Walla Public Schools announced on July 28, 2026, that it will continue providing most school supplies for all students during the 2026-27 school year. Elementary students will receive all classroom materials from the district, while middle and high school students are required to bring only a 3-ring binder with loose paper, writing utensils, and a backpack.
The district stated that preschool and Head Start programs will provide all supplies, including pens, pencils, and hygiene products. Families of elementary students are only asked to provide backpacks. Students in financial hardship can contact school secretaries for assistance with required items, per the district's announcement.