(Posted 2026 May)
Volunteer and Partner Services is excited to once again partner with Roonga, this time for our annual School Supply and Backpack Drive!
Last year, thanks to the generosity and compassion of our dedicated donors, partners, and volunteers, 783 Fairfax County children entered the school year ready to learn and face the challenges ahead. With your support, we hope to reach even more students this year.
From July 1 through August 7, 2026, you are invited to Adopt-A-Student and help them start the school year prepared and confident.
We are asking for a donation of a brand-new backpack and grade-specific school supplies for each student you adopt. For your convenience, we have included the school supply lists recommended by Fairfax County Public Schools for each grade level. Please refer to these lists when shopping to ensure students receive the items they need.
When you drop off your donation, it is required that you include a securely attached tag with:
- The student’s Roonga ID, and
- Their caseworker’s name
Important Reminders:
- Check the student’s region. Please make sure you note which region the student lives in so you know which regional office to use for drop-off.
- Coordinate directly with the caseworker. Please contact the caseworker for the student you adopt, not the main program number, for questions, drop-off details, and confirmations.
Thank you for helping Fairfax County children start the school year equipped, encouraged, and supported. Your generosity makes a real difference in their lives.
Fairfax County Public Schools Recommended Supplies
Elementary School (PreK-6th grade):
- 12-count #2 Pencils (Ticonderoga Brand Recommended)
- 24-count Crayons (Crayola Brand Preferred)
- 12-count Colored Pencils
- 10-count Broad Line Marker Pack (Crayola Brand Preferred)
- 2-pack Dry Erase Markers (Expo Brand Preferred)
- 4-count Glue Sticks (Elmers Brand Preferred)
- 5-inch Scissors
- 2-count Rubber Erasers
- 1 Small Pencil Sharpener
- 2-count Plastic Folders (with Prongs)
- 2-count Composition Notebook (Wide Ruled)
- 1 Pencil Pouch
- 1 Set of Wired Headphones (Over-Ear, No Bluetooth)
Middle and High School (7th-12th Grade):
- 12-count #2 Mechanical Pencils
- 12-count Colored Pencils (Crayola Brand Preferred)
- 2-count Dry Erase Markers (Expo Brand Preferred)
- 2-count Rubber Erasers
- 6-Pack Plastic File Folders (2-Pocket, Assorted, Poly Prong)
- 2-count Highlighter
- 2-count Ballpoint Pens (Black or Blue)
- 1 Pencil Pouch
- 1 Set of Wired Headphones (No Bluetooth)
Thank you for helping Fairfax County children start the school year confident, prepared, and supported.
This article posting is part of The Volunteer Post Newsletter for current and potential volunteers, sponsors and donors interested in supporting children and families in crisis. Learn more about Fairfax County Department of Family Services' Volunteer & Partner Services Program (VPS).