The Walmart Back-to-School Sale Is Here and It’s Time to Stock Up
Updated: May 25, 2023
The Walmart Back-to-School Sale has unbeatable deals starting at just 15 cents. It's the best time of year to load your cart!
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Whether you’re searching for back-to-school essentials or the best lunch boxes to stash all your mouth-watering school lunch ideas, the Walmart Back-to-School Sale is the perfect excuse to stock up on everything you need for fall.
All About the Walmart Back-to-School Sale
Prices for thousands of items across several Walmart departments are already rolling back, with over 100 back-to-school products now available for $1 or less. Bestselling items start at just 15 cents and prices for everything you need to start the school year off on the right foot (like these trendy $10 sneakers) are irresistibly low. Find adorable back-to-school gifts for kids heading off to elementary school, dorm-perfect gifts for college students as well as basics like pencils, erasers, binders and folders.
Hundreds of rollbacks and below-clearance prices are already running to help smart shoppers nab the best deals ahead of the first day of school. With the vast majority of schools returning to full-time, in-person learning, these must-shop deals are sure to sell out fast.
Our Favorite Deals from the Walmart Back-to-School Sale
HP Chromebook
The HP 11.6-inch Chromebook is a bestseller that normally costs a tidy sum, but tech-loving students can have one extra cheap right now thanks to this steep rollback. Instead of its usual $225 price tag, it’s only $98. It’s a tough, go-anywhere Chromebook that stands up to active students and frequent use, and you probably won’t find it this cheap again—even during Black Friday sales.
Justice Glitter Pencil Case
Carrying school supplies doesn’t have to be boring, and this sparkly Justice glitter pencil case is affordable proof. It’s marked down to just $10.97 during the Walmart Back-to-School Sale, and is a must-have back-to-school gift for students who can’t get enough shimmer.
Crayola 24-Count Assorted Crayons
This perennial back-to-school staple is still on every kid’s list. Load up while each 24-pack of Crayola crayons is only 50 cents and ships right to your door. Not sure if you need more than a couple of packs? These also make brilliant buys alongside cheap coloring books for road trips, restaurants and play dates with friends.
Mainstays Butterfly Chair
Deck out their dorm room with this faux fur Mainstays butterfly lounging chair while it’s on sale for only $35. Its rich pink fabric feels as soft as a snuggly puppy and dresses up drab dorms in an instant. It also has a button-tufted cushy back to make hours-long study sessions no big deal. The best part? Setting it up only takes a few minutes, and you can ship it directly to their new residence.
Pen + Gear Kids’ Scissors
The five-inch size of these Pen + Gear kids’ scissors makes them easy to handle and compact enough to fit in most pencil and art cases. At just 74 cents each during the Walmart Back-to-School Sale, it’s clear the price has been cut dramatically to help parents save their hard-earned cash.
Wonder Nation Retro Sneakers
Where else can you find cooler-than-ever sneakers with the perfect retro vibes for $10? These Wonder Nation low-top sneakers send grade school kids back to school cooler (and more comfortable) than ever before. They’re available in youth sizes 13 through 6 and even feature an expensive-looking, gold-tipped toe design.
onn. Bluetooth On-Ear Headphones
Teachers are asking kids to come prepared for lots of tech-based learning this year, and these onn. Bluetooth on-ear headphones are just the ticket. The wireless technology makes seamless movement and connectivity a cinch, and the price rollback to $14.88 makes them a brilliant buy for students (and parents) of all ages. Hurry up though, because popular colors will sell out quickly.
Pen + Gear Composition Notebooks
At just 50 cents each, these essential marbled Pen + Gear composition notebooks are an absolute steal at prices that remind us of back-to-school sales of decades ago. These are wide-ruled and perfect for elementary school students, so be sure to add several to your cart before they sell out—and they will sell out.
Pen + Gear Paper Folders
Right now Pen + Gear paper folders with clever three-prong inserts and built-in pockets are on sale for just 15 cents each. That means you can scoop up a folder for every single subject they’re studying—all for less than a dollar. These also tend to sell out quickly (especially in-demand colors), so add as many as you can to your cart while they’re in stock!
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