The leaves are turning and summer is gasping for its last breath, so you know what that means: it’s back-to-school time! If you’re headed back to school this fall, there are five essential things you need to make this school year a good one.

 1.) Three-ring binders. These supplies are a school staple and they’re essential for keeping assignments and papers organized. There are even antimicrobial ones so you and your fellow students can stay healthy. Make sure to get ones that have a clear overlay cover to they can customize each binder for their different subjects.

2.) Index tabs. To make your binders as organized as possible, get yourself some index tabs. That way, you’ll be able to separate your work by subject and stay on top of your assignments.

3.) A stapler. No teacher likes getting homework that isn’t properly fastened. To stay in your teacher’s good books, make sure you have a high-quality stapler on-hand, as well as a good supply of staples.We even have miniature ones that fit easily into overstuffed backpacks. 

4.) A comb binding machine. If you really want to impress your teacher, you can use a comb binding machine to put together your reports and term papers. A good choice would be the GBC CombBind C55 because it’s small, affordable, and makes it easy to produce impressive-looking documents.

5.) A pencil sharpener. Whether you’re tackling algebra or indulging in an art class, pencils are a school necessity. Keep them as sharp as possible with either a manual or electric pencil sharpener so they’re always ready to go.

So stock up on these essentials now!