Suggested Packing List
Room Needs
Bedding
- Standard twin sheets–2 sets
- Blanket/comforter
- Pillow
- Foam mattress topper or standard twin mattress pad
Room/Storage
- Clothes hangers
- Laundry supplies including a bag or basket, detergent, dryer sheets
- Desk lamp
- Traditional alarm clock is required for 9th graders; cellphone alarm does not count
- Storage crates/bins
- Power strips with a surge protector (no extension cords)
Other Room Recommendations
(Items you don’t need, but many students like to bring)
- Window fan (recommended model) and/or floor fan
- Mirror
- Only one mini fridge permitted per room, not larger than 3.2 cu. ft.
- 3M “Command Strips” and hooks
- Cellphone and charger
- Swiffer (or similar cleaning tool)
- Wall decorations (e.g., photos from home, posters, wall hangings, etc.)
- Rug
- Sunscreen and sunglasses
- Sports equipment (Frisbee, golf clubs, tennis/squash racket, ice skates)
- Umbrella
- Reusable water bottles
- Reusable dishes (cup, bowls, plates, utensils)
Toiletries
- Shower caddy
- Bath towels
- Personal toiletries (shampoo, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, razors, etc.)
- Band-Aids, antiseptic cream
- Shower shoes/flip-flops
- Disinfectant wipes
- Tissues
- No over-the-counter medications; some vitamins, etc. are allowed, but must be approved by the Health Center. Students or parents can bring these items to the Health Center for an approved sticker.
Clothing
- Essential clothing that meets Blair dress code requirements (view dress code information)
- Athletic wear, including sport equipment
- Casual wear/comfortable clothing
- Winter coat, gloves, scarf, winter hat
- Rain/snow boots
School Supplies*
- Hand sanitizer
- Small whiteboard and dry-erase marker set
- Binders
- Notebooks
- Pens, pencils, highlighters
- Loose-leaf paper
- Scissors, tape, paperclips, etc.
- Computer (view information from the tech office)
- Backpack/tote bag
*Items can also be purchased at the school store.
What NOT to Bring
- Halogen lamps
- Dartboards
- Candles, incense, potpourri burners, wax melters
- Small electric appliances (e.g., coffeemakers, including Keurigs or similar, hot pots, toaster ovens, etc.)
- Humidifier with any heat-producing element
- Hoverboards, electric skateboards or electric scooters
- Space heaters
- A replacement mattress. Due to fire code regulations, students are required to use the mattress provided by the School.
Each room comes furnished with a twin bed, dresser, desk, chair and closet for each student, and one garbage can.
Please refer to the dress code in the Student Handbook for specific clothing items to bring.
Only one mini fridge permitted per room, not larger than 3.2 cu. ft.
Halogen lamps, candles and small electric appliances are not allowed (e.g., coffeemakers, hot pots, toaster ovens etc.)