SEP publishes suggested school supply list for 2026-2027 secondary cycle

The Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) has released a suggested list of school supplies for the 2026-2027 cycle, aiming to guide families. The list for secondary education (grades 1-3) includes basic items such as notebooks, pencils, and geometric tools, with flexibility for teachers to request additional materials for specific projects as long as they do not impose an economic burden Source: Milenio.

What's included

The suggested list for secondary students consists of: one notebook per subject (type determined by the teacher), pencil, bicolor pencil, ballpoint pen, highlighter, sharpener, eraser, scissors, glue stick, a box of colored pencils, a geometry set, and 50 blank sheets Source: Infobae.

Emphasis on reuse and flexibility

The SEP stresses that these are minimum suggested materials and encourages reusing supplies in good condition Source: Milenio. Teachers may request additional items only for specific pedagogical needs (e.g., for life skills, physical education, arts, or lab practices), but must agree with families to avoid excessive costs Source: Infobae. The SEP also reminds that free textbooks remain the primary learning resource Source: Milenio. Note: This list is not definitive and is subject to teacher discretion.