Back to School Checklist

A free tool by HavenKept

Paperwork, first-day prep, routines and a supply list by grade.
Free, no signup, and it saves right in your browser.

Every August, parents scramble to track down enrollment forms, hunt for the right school supply list, and figure out a morning routine that actually works before the first bell rings. This free back to school checklist for parents pulls it all into one place, paperwork, first-day prep, daily routines, and a supply list you can filter by grade level (elementary, middle, or high school).

Check things off as you go, right from your phone, no printing required until you're ready.

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Select your child's grade level for the supply list

Want to organize the whole school year?

The HavenKept Back to School Family Planner tracks assignments, activities, and family schedules all in one interactive tool, right in your browser.

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A supply list per gradeThree lists built in, elementary K-5, middle 6-8 and high school 9-12. Tap a grade and the supply list swaps to match.

Seventeen things before the bellSix paperwork items, six first-day items and five routine items, so nothing important waits until the night before.

It keeps count for youThe bar at the top shows how many items are done out of the total, and the percentage, as you tick.

The full back to school planner

The whole school year, one family dashboard

A profile card per child with grade, school, teacher, bus and allergies
School supply tracker, per kid or for the whole family
Budget tracker with over-budget alerts, activity fees roll straight in
Family calendar, tasks, pickup and carpool schedule in one place
Works in your browser · reusable year to year

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Another little gift

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FAQ

Which supply list should I use?

Pick the grade band that fits your child. Elementary covers K-5, middle school covers 6-8 and high school covers 9-12. You can switch bands at any time and the supply list swaps, the paperwork, first-day and routine sections stay the same.

Do my ticks stay if I close the tab?

Yes. Every item you tick, and the grade band you picked, are saved in this browser and come back the next time you open the page. Nothing is uploaded and there is no account.

How many items are on the list?

Seventeen fixed items, six for paperwork, six for first-day prep and five for routines, plus the supply list for the grade you pick. Elementary and middle school each have 12 supplies and high school has 11.

Can I print it?

Yes. The Print the Checklist button prints the whole list, including the supply list for whichever grade is selected at the time. The progress bar, the planner panels and the email box are left off the printout.

Do I have to give an email to use it?

No. Nothing here is locked. The checklist, the grade filter and the print button all work straight away, and your answers never leave your browser.