If the group chat is buzzing with “Does anyone know if the school supply list is out yet?”, congrats, it’s officially back-to-school shopping season. And while technically we have time, we all know those must-have items and the best back to school sales disappear faster than your kid’s left shoe.
To make things easier (and save you from the aisle-five meltdown), we rounded up the best back-to-school sales happening right now. We’re talking backpacks, lunchboxes, pencils, shoes—basically, everything your kid needs and the stuff you’ll remember they need 48 hours before school starts.
We’ll be updating our best back to school sales list weekly with fresh finds and deals, so check back anytime the school supply chaos creeps in. We got you.
Best Back-to-School Sales to Shop Right Now
These deals are going fast (just like your patience with trying to find that school supply list)
Target
The quintessential Everything Store for parents. Right now, you’ll find major markdowns on backpacks, water bottles, and classroom must-haves, with Circle deals popping up constantly.
Front of the Line:
- Save $10 when you spend $40 on select kids’ and toddler clothing
- School supplies starting at $0.25
- Up to 25% off select backpacks and water bottles
- Up to 25% off select backpacks
Hot Pick: Cat & Jack backpacks starting at $20 (and are actually cute)
Cat & Jack Classic Backpack ($20)—Buy Here!
Old Navy
Uniforms, tees, leggings—whatever they allow in your school district, it’s probably here.
Front of the Line:
Hot Pick: School uniform must-haves starting at $6 (plus a 1-year guarantee on all kids’ clothes)
Old Navy School Uniforms ($6+)—Buy Here!
Amazon
You can’t go wrong with two-day shipping and hundreds of five-star-reviewed picks. Deals rotate quickly, but they’re always worth checking.
Front of the Line:
- School picks starting at $5
- School uniforms under $20
- Up to 40% off deals on school supplies and gear
Hot Pick: Bentgo Kids Lunchboxes at 25% off, in 8 colors (to avoid the dreaded, “that’s not the color I wanted” discussion)
Bentgo Kids Lunchbox ($29.99, originally $39.99)—Buy Here!
Walmart
Walmart’s sales hit everything from lunchboxes to laptops. They also have pre-loaded school supply kits for select grade levels, and we couldn’t be more grateful.
Hot Pick: JBuddies Studio 2 Kids Wireless Headphones from $24.88 with a super comfy fit for little ears.
JBuddies Studio 2 Kids Wireless Headphones ($24.88)—Buy Here!
DSW
Shoes for under $30? Totally a thing. Sandals, sneakers, and school uniform shoes, all included in their back‑to‑school sale section right now.
- Up to 25% off brands like Nike, Adidas, and more
- Backpacks starting at $25
- Active shoes starting at $39.99
- School uniform shoes starting at $24.99
Hot Pick: Kids’ Adidas Lite Racer Sneakers up to 25% off (they slip right on, so you’re out the door a little faster).
All the products listed are independently & personally selected by our editors.
If you buy something from the links in this article, we may earn affiliate commission or compensation. Prices and availability reflect the time of publication.
All images courtesy of retailers.