School Purchase Orders
Classroom supplies and furniture with a school purchase order
CM School Supply helps schools, districts, and childcare centers purchase classroom furniture, teaching resources, and everyday supplies. Based in Southern California, our team can help you move from an item list or classroom plan to a quote and an order.
School purchase orders require an approved CM account and have a $25 minimum. Start with school business account setup if your organization is new to CM.
Ready to submit? Email your purchase order to shop@cmschoolsupply.com. For account setup, contact accounting@cmschoolsupply.com.
Get a school supply quote before issuing a purchase order
Need pricing for your school's purchasing approval first? CM School Supply accepts quote requests for classroom supplies and furniture before you have a PO number. Requesting a quote and placing a purchase order are separate steps. An approved CM business account is required when you are ready to order with a school PO.
Build your list using product pages or Quick Order. Include item numbers, quantities, your school or district name, delivery address, contact details, and any required delivery date. Ask our team to confirm product pricing, shipping charges, applicable tax, availability, and quote validity for your school's approval process.
How long is a CM quote valid? CM School Supply's written quotes are valid for 30 days. Review the quote with your purchasing office before submitting your official PO.
For an entire room, start with our infant, toddler and preschool furniture packages. If you need help with a list or purchasing documents, contact CM School Supply or email shop@cmschoolsupply.com.
Southern California sales representatives for school quotes
Need a contact for your school’s quote request? Our Southern California sales representative directory lists Luis Barajas for Los Angeles County (Luis@cmschoolsupply.com, 323-334-7818) and Chris Pineda, Southern California Regional Sales Manager (Chris@cmschoolsupply.com, 951-742-9339).
Send your item numbers, quantities, school contact, delivery address, and required date, or prepare your list in Quick Order. You can request a written quote before your school issues a PO. Staff respond within 24 hours, Monday–Friday; written quotes are valid for 30 days. A quote request does not approve an account or place an order. See the vendor documents and account application instructions when your purchasing office is ready to proceed.
School vendor setup documents and quote records
Where can our business office get CM’s W-9 and account application?
Use the existing CM W-9 download and credit application from our business account page. Email completed account applications to accounting@cmschoolsupply.com. Ask the team for current documents or any additional forms your school requires. Downloading a form or creating a login does not approve credit terms or tax exemption.
What happens after I send a quote request?
Quick Order shows a confirmation with a quote number when the request succeeds and reports whether its PDF copy has been emailed or delivery is being retried. Keep the quote number for follow-up. This automatic request record is separate from staff review; CM reviews and responds within 24 hours, Monday–Friday. If no confirmation appears or an error is shown, contact shop@cmschoolsupply.com before assuming your request was received.
What should our school review before issuing a PO?
Have your purchasing office review the item numbers, quantities, pricing, shipping, applicable tax, delivery requirements, and the 30-day validity of CM’s written quote. Ask CM to clarify any missing detail before approval. Once approved, submit your official PO through your approved account or email it to shop@cmschoolsupply.com, referencing the quote number so staff can match the documents.
Quotes for holiday decorations and seasonal classroom orders
Planning supplies for several classrooms? CM School Supply accepts quote requests for holiday classroom decorations, winter displays, holiday and seasonal books, and California mission kits before your school issues a purchase order. Combine the items your school needs in one cart or Quick Order list.
- Plan quantities by classroom. Check each product’s pack size, included pieces, and dimensions. Enter the number of packs or units sold under that item number, rather than the number of individual pieces inside a pack.
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Prepare a reusable item list. On Quick Order, enter item numbers, paste a list, or upload a CSV using the columns
item_numberandquantity. The page’s “Download order form” button provides a CSV starting point. - Request and review the quote. Include your school name, delivery address, contact details, and required date. Wait for the quote confirmation, then ask CM to confirm current stock, delivery timing, shipping charges, applicable tax, and any purchasing documents your office needs. A requested date is not a delivery guarantee.
CM’s written quotes are valid for 30 days. Leave the optional PO number blank in Quick Order if it has not been issued yet. Ordering with a school PO requires an approved CM business account and the $25 PO minimum described on this page. For help preparing a school-wide list, email shop@cmschoolsupply.com.
Plan your school order
- Choose your items. Browse classroom furniture and teaching resources, or use Quick Order for an item-number list.
- Request pricing. Add products to your cart and choose “Request a Quote.” For a complete room, explore classroom furniture packages and project quotes.
- Confirm your account. Apply for a school business account. Payment terms depend on approval.
- Submit your PO. Use your approved account’s PO checkout option or email your order to our team. Shipping charges and any applicable purchase-order pricing will be confirmed before processing.
School purchase order questions
To request a classroom supply quote before your school issues its PO:
- Add the products and quantities you need to your cart, or build your list with Quick Order.
- Open the full cart page and review the products and quantities. If you are using the slide-out cart, follow its link to review the cart and request a quote.
- Check the items and quantities, then choose “Add or edit your contact details.”
- Enter your school or organization and contact information, then select “Save details & request quote” to submit the request.
- Review CM's written quote with your purchasing office. Once your school approves the purchase, submit the official PO using your approved CM account or email it to our team.
Use the quote request option when you need pricing for approval; use Checkout when you are ready to place an order. Tell our team about any required quote format or purchasing documents.
Your request will be sent directly to our Quotes Team. We will review your items and email your official quote within 24 hours, Monday–Friday. This staff review is separate from your automatic quote confirmation.
Yes, there is a $25 minimum for school purchase orders. Online “On Sale” prices and coupon codes may not be applicable for orders placed via Purchase Orders. Shipping charges for Purchase Orders are subject to change and will be discussed before processing.
Need a downloadable item-list form? Open Quick Order and select “Download order form” for the current CSV template. Use the columns item_number and quantity. You can upload the completed list there or use it to prepare a quote request. A CSV list is not your school’s official purchase order; submit the approved PO separately.
Once you have an approved account with CM School Supply, your checkout experience will change. Instead of seeing credit card or other payment options at checkout, you will see an “Enter Purchase Order Number” field.
Simply:
1. Add your items to your cart as usual.
2. Proceed to checkout.
3. Enter your Purchase Order Number in the designated field.
4. Submit your order.
Your PO will be processed according to your approved account terms. If you have questions about setting up a PO account or need assistance, please contact Paul@cmschoolsupply.com.
Applicable sales tax is shown at checkout. If your organization is eligible for a tax exemption, contact shop@cmschoolsupply.com for documentation and account guidance before placing your order.
Contact shop@cmschoolsupply.com before ordering so our team can review your documentation and confirm the account setup needed for your order. Creating an account alone does not confirm a tax exemption.