School Supplies

School has started! Time to take advantage of back to school sales.

School supplies
School Supplies for Marty Elementary
Marty Elementary School
School Supplies
8th Grade Graduation Gifts for Red Shirt School

A large part of our mission is education. From elementary school to college and trade school, we promote self-improvement and self-reliance for the residents of the Sioux Reservations.

The two Head Start-type Programs we have been supporting also encourage the moms to finish their education. They have requested basic school supplies for the 20-25 clients they each serve.

Sandy Wilcox is the head nurse at Rosebud Sioux Tribe Maternal and Child in Mission, South Dakota.

Read more about her work: Rosebud Sioux Tribe Maternal and Child Health

  • Larger blankets for toddlers
  • Clothing for sizes 3/4 Toddler
  • School supplies for the moms

If you are unable to send supplies, please consider making a donation to our baby programs: Recurring donations for babies

Oglala Lakota College Head Start

This amazing program not only prepares children for their schooling, but allow the parents to pursue their studies.
With 10 locations, they cater to 300 children from 0 to age 5.
See the details of their work and their needs.

Marty Indian School:

This Elementary school is in the Yankton Sioux Reservation. Lakota Friends Circle, in cooperation with Sew For Kids, provide supplies, healthy snacks, and clothing.

As the school year is starting August 2025, this is a great time send school supplies such as notebooks, pencils, etc. and give the students a great start. We do ask that you avoid sharp objects such as pointy scissors. Read more about the history-rich school here: Marty Indian School

Most requested at Marty Indian School:

  • Toiletries: gentle soap such as Dove, deodorant both for boys and girls, washcloths, towels, cough drops, lip balm, full size toothpastes, lice prevention spray
  • First Aid: Calamine lotion, chewable antacids, Q-tips, gauze and tape (non latex), vitamin C lozenges, hydrocortisone 1%, teething gel
  • Composition notebooks and half-size composition notebooks, thin markers, glue sticks
  • Clothing, shoes, and toilet paper should be sent to the Kateri Center

As Summer is coming to an end, please think about sending blankets and warmer clothing.