Who We Are

Nelson School Supply is a family-owned and operated business that serves schools throughout the Northwest.

Nelson School Supply was founded in 1939 by Harlon W. Nelson. It was a small store back then that dealt mainly with sports equipment, bicycles and school apparel.

In 1977, Harlon’s son Ric purchased the business. After over 60 years of business, Nelson School Supply has evolved into a specialty store dealing primarily with dancewear, school apparel, letter jackets, cheerleader attire, corporate apparel, chenille letters, flags, custom embroidery, printing, and engraving.

The one factor that has remained constant throughout the years is our desire to serve schools across the region and our customers in store – with the same quality of service that Harlon Nelson Started over sixty years ago.