Virginia, along with many other states, are celebrating Tax Free Weekend, starting this Friday, August 3rd and lasting through Sunday, August 5th! To see a complete list of participating states, click here. During this three-day period, purchases of certain school supplies, clothing and footwear will be exempt from sales tax. Each eligible school supply item must be priced at $20 or less, and each eligible article of clothing and footwear must be priced at $100 or less. This is definitely the weekend to plan your Back to School shopping trips! Here are a list of stores offering deep discounts on school supplies this week – hopefully, it will help you plan your shopping trips more effectively. For those of you who prefer skipping the crowds and shopping from the comfort of your home, I’ve included the best Amazon prices that I could find!
Best Deals on Backpacks
Swiss Gear Backpack at Office Depot is $10.00.
BAZIC School Backpack, 17 Inch, Assorted
Free Lunch Kit when you buy ANY backpack priced at $12.99+ at Toys ‘r Us.
Swiss Back Pack at Walgreens is $14.99 (after $5 mail in rebate).
Back Packs at Target are as low as $37.00.
Backpacks from Thirty-One are $39.00 – and starting 8/1, you get any Spirit item at 50% off. NOTE: It’s any spirit item at 50% off for EVERY $31 you spend; i.e., spend $62, get 2 items at half-off!
Best Deals on Colored Pencils
Cra-Z-Art Colored Pencils, 12 ct at Wal-Mart are $0.50 each.
Penway Colored Pencils, 12 pack at Walgreens are $0.69 each.
Crayola Colored Pencils, 12 ct at Toys ‘r Us are $1.00 each.
RoseArt Colored Pencils, 15 pk at Staples are $1.00 each.
Crayola Colored Pencils, 24 ct at Toys ‘r Us are $3.00 each.
Pentel Colored Pencils, 12 ct at Target are $3.00 each.
Crayola Twistables Colored Pencils, 18 ct at Toys ‘r Us are $4.00 each.
Crayola Colored Pencils, 24 ct at CVS Pharmacy are $4.49 each. Spend $15 on ALL Crayola (excludes clearance items), and Get $3 Extrabucks Rewards.
RoseArt Colored Pencils, 100ct
Best Deals on Crayons
Classic Crayola Crayons, 24 ct at Toys ‘r Us are $0.25 each (Must buy 4 for offer).
Cra-Z-Art Crayons, 24 ct at Walmart are $0.25 each.
Scholastic Standard Crayons, 24 pk at Office Depot are $0.25 each.
Playskool Crayons, 24ct at Rite Aid are $0.29 each.
RoseArt Crayons, 24 pack at Staples are $0.50 each.
Crayola Crayons, 48 ct at Target are $2.00 each.
Crayola Crayons, 64 pack at Staples are $3.00 each.
Crayola Crayons, 64 ct at Toys ‘r Us are $4.00 each.
Crayola Crayons, 96 ct at CVS Pharmacy are $5.62 each. Spend $15 on ALL Crayola (excludes clearance items), and Get $3 Extrabucks Rewards.
Crayola Crayons, 120ct
Best Deals on Dry-Erase Markers
Crayola Dry Erase Crayons, 6ct at Toys ‘r Us are $3.00/pack.
Office Depot Brand Dry Erase Markers, 12 pk at Office Depot are $4.00/pack.
Expo Neon Dry-Erase Markers, 5 pack at Staples are $5.00/pack.
Expo Low Odor Dry Erase Pen-Style Markers, 8 ct
Expo Dry Erase Set at CVS Pharmacy are $6.97. Spend $15 on Expo Dry Erase Set or ALL Paper Mate InkJoy Pens and Get $3 Extrabucks Rewards.
Best Deals on Glue Sticks
Cra-Z-Art Glue Sticks, 3 ct at Walmart are $0.25/pack.
Wexford Glue Sticks, 3 pack at Walgreens are $0.49/pack.
Scolastic Glue Sticks, 2 pk at Office Depot are $1.00/pack.
Staples Jumbo Glue Sticks, 2 pack at Staples are $2.00/pack.
Elmer’s Glue Sticks, 12 ct at Target are $3.00/pack.
Elmer’s Washable All-Purpose Glue Sticks, 30ct 
Best Deals on Highlighters
Caliber Highlighters, 5ct at CVS Pharmacy are $1.00/pack.
Foray Erasable Highlighters, 3 pk at Office Depot are $1.00/pack.
BIC Brighte Liner Highlighters, 5 ct at Walmart are $1.74/pack.
BIC Brite Liner, Assorted Colors (5-Pack)
Pentel 24/7 Liquid Highlighters, 5 ct at Staples are $3.00/pack.
Best Deals on Notebooks
Office Depot Brand Marble Composition Books at Office Depot are $0.25 each.
Mead Notebooks, 70 sheets at Rite Aid are $0.29 each with Wellness+ Card.
Staples Poly-Cover Composition Book at Staples are $0.50 each.
Mead Composition Book, 100 sheets at Rite Aid are $0.66 each with Wellness+ Card.
Caliber Composition Book, 100 sheets at Target are $1.00 each.
Staples Assorted Composition Books at Staples are $1.00 each.
Mead Spiral 1-Subject Wide-Ruled Notebook
College-ruled Fashion Notebooks at Target are $2.00 each.
Mead 3-Subject Notebooks at Target are $3.00 each.
Mead Five Star Notebooks, Composition Books or Portfolios are Buy 1, Get 1 Free at Walgreens. {A 100 page Mead Five Star Notebooks is $4.99, before the discounts.}
Best Deals on Pencils
BIC Mechanical Pencils, 5 pack at Staples are $0.25/pack.
Caliber No.2 Wood Pencils, 10 ct on CVS Pharmacy are $1.00 each.
USA Gold Wood Pencils, 10 – 12 ct at Target are $1.00 each.
BIC Mechanical Pencil, Medium Point (0.7 mm), 10 Pencils
Made in the USA Wood Pencils, 12 pk at Office Depot are $2.00/pack.
Ticonderoga Black #2 Pencils, 24 pack at Staples are $3.00/pack.
BIC Mini Mechanical Pencils, 28 pk at Office Depot are $3.00/pack.
iScholar Gross Pack #2 Yellow Pencils, 144 ct
Best Deals on Pencil Boxes
Wexford Pencil Case at Walgreens are $0.39 (with coupon from ad).
Nylon Zipper Binder Pouch or Sterilite Pencil Box at Walmart are $0.97 each.
Space Saver Pencil Box at Office Depot are $0.99 each.
Caliber Pencil Holders at CVS Pharmacy are $1.00 each.
Fashion Pencil Cases and Pouches at Target are $2.00 each.
Advantus Polypropylene Pencil Box with Lid, 8.5 x 5.5 x 2.5 Inches, Clear 
Best Deals on Pens
Office Depot Brand Ballpoint Pens, 10 pk at Office Depot are $0.25/pack.
Back to School Writing Accessories at Rite Aid are $0.29 each.
BIC Cristal Pens, 4 ct at Walgreens are $0.99/pack.
Papermate Erasermate Pens, 5 pk at Office Depot are $1.00/pack.
Paper Mate Eagle Ballpoint Pens, 10 ct at Target are $1.00/pack.
Pilot FriXion Ball Gel Pens, 3 pack at Staples are $2.00/pack.
BIC Atlantis Pens, 4 ct at Walmart are $2.50/pack.
Zebra Z-Grips Ball Point Pens, 7 pk at Office Depot are $3.00/pack.
All PaperMate Ink Joy Retractable Pens at Staples are $5.00/pack.
BIC, Papermate, Sharpie, Expo and Uniball Writing Instruments at Rite Aid are Buy 1, Get 2nd 50% Off.
BIC Round Stic Ball Pen, Medium Point, 1.0 mm, Black, 60ct
Best Deals on Rulers
Fiskars 12″ Ruler at Walmart are $0.25 each.
Caliber Ruler at CVS Pharmacy are $1.00 each.
Office Depot Brand Stainless Steel Rulers at Office Depot are $1.00 each.
Westcott Non-Shatter Ruler, 12 Inch Length, Clear
Best Deals on Scissors
Wexford Hard Handle Scissors at Walgreens are $0.49 (with coupon from ad).
School Works 5″ Scissors, 2 pk at Office Depot are $1.00 each.
Crayola Pointed Tip Scissors at Toys ‘r Us are $1.00 each.
Caliber Scissors at CVS Pharmacy are $1.00 each.
Office Depot Brand Scissors at Office Depot are $1.00 each.
Melissa & Doug Child-Safe Scissor Set
Best Deals on Washable Markers
Cra-Z-Art Classic or Bold Washable Markers, 10 ct at Walmart are $0.50/pack.
Rose Art Washable Markers, 8 ct at Target are $1.00/pack.
Crayola Washable Markers or Crayons at Staples are $2.00/pack.
Crayola Washable Markers, 8 ct at Toys ‘r Us are $3.00/pack.
Crayola Washable Markers, 8ct at CVS Pharmacy are $3.49/pack. Spend $15 on ALL Crayola (excludes clearance items), and Get $3 Extrabucks Rewards.
Crayola Washable Markers, Broad Point, Classic Colors, 8ct
Crayola Pip-Squeaks Washable Markers,16 ct at Toys ‘r Us are $4.00/pack.
Best Deals on Watercolors
RoseArt Watercolor Paints, 16 ct at Target are $1.00/pack.
Prang Watercolor Sets, 8 colors at Office Depot at $2.00/pack.
Crayola Washable Watercolors at CVS Pharmacy are $2.24/pack. Spend $15 on ALL Crayola (excludes clearance items), and Get $3 Extrabucks Rewards.
Crayola Washable Watercolors, 16 ct at Toys ‘r Us are $4.00/pack.
Yasutomo Pearlescent Watercolor Set, 21-Colors
Miscellaneous Store Deals
Toys ‘r Us
Crayola Beginning Alphabet & Numbers Pad – $1.00
Crayola Construction Paper – $2.00
Crayola Art Smock – $2.00
Walmart
Filler Paper, 15o Sheets – $0.82
Sharpie Fine Point Markers, 3 ct – $1.54
Texas Instruments 30XA Scientific Calculator – $8.44
Rite Aid
Elmers Glue, Royal Posterboard, Mead Tablets, Art Skills, Crayola, Darice, & Crazy Art Arts & Craft Supplies – Buy 1, Get 2nd 50% Off
3M Stationery Supplies – Buy 1, Get 2nd 50% Off
Target
Paper Mate Pink Pearl Erasers, 3 ct – $1.00
Staples
Staples Standard Paper Clips, 100/pack – $0.01 (with $5 minimum purchase)
2-Pocket Paper Folders, Assorted Colors – $0.01 (with $5 minimum purchase)
Home Select Pocket Tissues – $0.01 (with $5 minimum purchase)
Staples 8.5″ x 11″ Multipurpose Paper, 500 sheets – $1.00 after easy rebate
1″ Avery Durable Binder – $1.00 (with $5 minimum purchase) Save $2 instant on the purchase of a new binder for each old one you recycle.
Walgreens
Wexford Construction Paper, 96 sheets – $0.99
2 Pocket Portfoloio or Portfolio with Prongs – 3/$1 (with coupon from ad)
Office Depot
Office Depot Brand Folders – $0.01
Paper Mate Pink Pearl Erasers, 3 pk – $1.00
Select Post-It Super Sticky Die-Cut Notes – $2.00
Five Star Reinforced Filler Paper – $3.00
Art Street Construction Paper, 300 pack – $4.00
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