Its back to school season, and the best school supply deals in Wichita, KS are already popping up! We’ve gathered this season’s top in-store and online deals from major and local retailers like Walmart, Target, Office Depot, and more.
- Updated July 30, 2025
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- Scroll down for our chart of best school supply prices and where we found them.
- This week’s sales/coupons
- School Supply Price Tables
- Back to School Haircut Deals
School Supply Deals this Week (as of July 30, 2025):
- Target:
- Back to School – Style Your Supplies event, Aug. 2 to 3, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 10800 E. 21st St N, 67206
- Various % off back to school deals until Aug. 2
- Spend $50 get $15 Target gift card w/Target Circle
- Dillons:
- Pilot G2 Gel Pens, 4-pack $4.99 w/digital coupon
- Spend $40, save $10 on BTS and other categories, w/digital coupon
- 20% off Sharpie, Elmer’s, Expo, Papermate school supplies or Sistema bento lunch boxes – pickup or delivery only w/digital coupon
- Walgreens:
- Buy 1, get 1 50% off on select school supplies until August 30 with MyWalgreens.
Check back weekly for standout deals as they appear — we’ll list the top price drops across Wichita stores right here.
Even if you don’t have school-age kids, use these sales to stock up on office supplies for around the house. You won’t find better prices all year.
For comparison, when you’re shopping the sales, use our School Supply Price List as a reference. It lists prices we expect to see, as well as prices we hope to see when there’s a really good sale or coupon.
We recently updated our Tips for Saving on School Supplies. The tips are an accumulation of things we have learned by experience.
Navigating the labyrinth of back-to-school sales can be a daunting task. Fret not, as our expertly curated sales guide is here to light your way through the aisles of bargains and must-haves, ensuring you kickstart the academic year with all the essentials and more. Below are the top-visited stores for back-to-school shopping along with their most-impressive sales. We will be updating this list as this sale season continues so be sure to check back!
Who has the best deals on school supplies this year?
In Wichita, the winner seems to be – no surprise – Walmart. But if you can get your spiral notebooks at Dillons, you’ll save more, because the price of spiral notebooks went up to 45 cents each at Walmart. At Dillons, they’re still 39 cents and the quality is every bit as good.
Sam’s Club has a few deals that are worth considering. Of course, with these you have to be able and willing to purchase in bulk. But if you are, these deals are great.
Best 2025 Back-to-School Deals (so far)
Not all retailers run weekly updates on the school supply sales, so you can expect most of these to remain all season long.
We’ll add new deals as we spot them, so keep an eye on this page throughout July and early August!
| Item | Count | Package Price | Unit Price | Store |
| Crayola crayons | 24 | $ .50 | .50 | Walmart, Target, Dillons |
| Crayola markers | 10 | $ .97 | .97 | Walmart |
| Crayola washable markers | 10 | $2.47 | 2.47 | Walmart |
| Crayola washable Super Tips markers | 20 | $2.99 | .15 | Dillons |
| Expo dry erase markers | 12 | $8.97 | .75 | Walmart |
| Sharpie markers | 12 | $7.97 | .66 | Walmart |
| Permanent markers, chisel tip | 2 | $ .97 | .49 | Walmart |
| Bic Brite Liner highlighters | 5 | $1.94 | .39 | Walmart |
| Sharpie Smear Guard highlighters | 4 | $2.44 | .61 | Walmart |
| Crayola watercolors | 8 | $1.99 | .25 | Dillons |
| Generic #2 pencils | 24 | $ .97 | .04 | Walmart & Target |
| Ticonderoga #2 pencils | 24 | $4.47 | .19 | Walmart & Target |
| Mechanical pencils | 25 | $3.34 | .13 | Walmart |
| Crayola colored pencils | 12 | $ .97 | .08 | Walmart, Target, Dillons |
| Pink erasers | 2 | $ .47 | .24 | Walmart |
| Glue sticks | 2 | $ .25 | .13 | Walmart & Target |
| Elmer’s glue sticks | 2 | $ .50 | .25 | Walmart & Target |
| Elmer’s school glue, 4 oz | 1 | $ .50 | .50 | Walmart & Target |
| School glue, 4 oz | 1 | $ .25 | .25 | Walmart & Target |
| Plastic ruler | 1 | $ .64 | .64 | Walmart |
| Wescott aluminum ruler | 1 | $1 | 1.00 | Dillons |
| Kid scissors | 1 | $ .79 | .79 | Dillons |
| 2-pocket folders w/prongs (paper) | 1 | $ .15 | .15 | Target |
| 2-pocket folders w/prongs (plastic or poly) | 1 | $ .49 | .49 | Dillons (Target is only .01 more) |
| Pencil box | 1 | $ .97 | .97 | Walmart |
| Pencil pouch, 3-ring | 1 | $ .97 | .97 | Walmart |
| Pencil sharpener, single | 1 | $ .47 | .47 | Walmart |
| Pencil sharpener, double | 1 | $1.47 | 1.47 | Walmart (Dillons is only .02 more) |
| 3-ring binder | 1 | $1.22 | 1.22 | Walmart |
| Spiral notebook | 1 | $ .35 | .35 | Target |
| Composition notebook | 1 | $ .39 | .39 | Target |
| Notebook filler paper | 150 | $ .97 | .01 | Walmart |
| Tabbed page dividers | 1 | $ .89 | .89 | Target |
| Post-It sticky notes, 3×3 | 90 | $1 | 1.00 | Walmart & Target |
| Sticky notes | 400 | $3.29 | .01 | Target |
| Index cards, 3×5 | 100 | $ .72 | .01 | Walmart |
| Hand sanitizer | 60 | $7.88 | .13 | Walmart |
| Paper towels | 1 | $ .68 | .68 | Walmart |
| Disinfecting wipes | 300 | $11.98 | .04 | Walmart & Target |
| Facial tissues | 160 | $1.84 | .01 | Walmart |
| Zipper storage bags, quart size | 50 | $2.48 | .05 | Walmart |
| Zipper storage bags, gallon size | 40 | $2.48 | .06 | Walmart |
| Zipper sandwich baggies | 50 | $1.98 | .04 | Walmart |
| Earbuds, wired | 1 | $1.00 | 1.00 | Walmart |
| Scientific calculator | 1 | $5.97 | 5.97 | Walmart |
| Papermate ballpoint pens | 10 | $1.00 | .10 | Dillons |
| Bic Cristal ballpoint pens | 10 | $ .97 | .10 | Walmart |
| Ballpoint pens | 10 | $ .88 | .09 | Walmart |
| Copy paper | 500 | $5.77 | .01 | Walmart |
| Scotch Magic tape | 27 yards | $3.99 | .15 | Dillons |
| Papermate Flair felt tip pens | 4 | $3.49 | .87 | Target |
Walmart School Supply Deals
This is a one stop shop and typically one of the cheapest big box stores. Make sure to look for the Pen+ Gear brand when you don’t need name-brand supplies. It is WAY cheaper!
| Walmart School Supply Deals | ||
| Crayola crayons | 24-count | $ .50 |
| Crayola colored pencils | 12-pack | $ .97 |
| Crayola markers | 10-count | $ .97 |
| Crayola washable markers | 10-count | $2.47 |
| Expo dry erase markers | 4-count | $4.47 |
| Chisel tip permanent markers | 2-count | $ .97 |
| Bic Brite Liner highlighters | 5-count | $1.94 |
| Sharpie smear guard highlighters | 4-pack | $2.44 |
| Ballpoint pens | 10-count | $ .88 |
| Papermate ballpoint pens | 10-pack | $1.00 |
| Bic Cristal ballpoint pens | 10-pack | $ .97 |
| Papermate Flair felt tip pens | 6-pack | $5.97 |
| #2 pencils | 24-pack | $ .97 |
| Ticonderoga #2 pencils | 24-count | $4.47 |
| Mechanical pencils | 25-count | $3.34 |
| Pink erasers | 2-count | $ .47 |
| Glue sticks | 2-count | $ .25 |
| Elmer’s glue sticks | 2-count | $ .50 |
| School glue | 1 | $ .25 |
| Elmer’s school glue | 1 | $ .50 |
| Plastic ruler | 1 | $ .64 |
| Kid scissors | 2-pack | $1.57 |
| Pencil box | 1 | $ .97 |
| Pencil pouch, 3-ring | 1 | $ .97 |
| Pencil sharpener | 1 | $ .47 |
| Pencil sharpener, dual | 1 | $1.47 |
| Notebook filler paper | 150 sheets | $ .97 |
| Post-It Notes, 3×3 | 90 sheets | $1.00 |
| Index cards, 3”x5” | 100-count | $ .72 |
| 3-ring binder | 1 | $1.22 |
| Copy paper | 500 sheets | $5.77 |
| Hand sanitizer | 60 fl oz. | $7.88 |
| Paper towels | 1 | $ .68 |
| Disinfecting wipes | 300-count | $11.98 |
| Facial tissues | 160-count | $1.84 |
| Zipper sandwich baggies | 50-count | $1.98 |
| Zipper storage baggies, quart size | 50-count | $2.48 |
| Zipper storage baggies, gallon size | 40-count | $2.48 |
| Scientific calculator | 1 | $5.97 |
| Backpack | 1 | $4.97 |
Target School Supply Deals 2025
We usually like Target for deals on essential kids’ clothes, because they usually have some t-shirts for $5 and jeans for $10 at least once during the school-shopping season.
Most name-brand school supplies at Target are similar in price to Walmart. Target’s store brand, Up & Up, is usually similar in quality and price to Pen+Gear at Walmart.
| Target School Supply Prices | ||
| Crayola crayons | 24-pack | $ .50 |
| Papermate Flair felt tip pens | 4 | $3.49 |
| Ticonderoga #2 pencils, pre-sharpened | 18-pack | $3.89 |
| Pencil box | 1 | $ .99 |
| Pencil sharpener | 1 | $ .50 |
| Glue sticks | 2 | $ .25 |
| Elmer’s glue sticks | 2 | $ .50 |
| School glue, 4 oz | 1 | $ .25 |
| Elmer’s school glue, 4 oz | 1 | $ .50 |
| Plastic ruler | 1 | $ .69 |
| Kid scissors | 2 | $1.59 |
| Spiral notebook | 1 | $ .35 |
| Composition notebook | 1 | $ .39 |
| Notebook filler paper | 150 sheets | $ .99 |
| Tabbed dividers for 3-ring binders | 1 | $ .89 |
| 2-pocket folders w/prongs | 1 | $ .15 |
| Poly 2-pocket folders | 1 | $ .50 |
| Poly 2-pocket folders w/prongs | 1 | $ .50 |
| Sticky notes | 400 | $3.29 |
| Post-it sticky notes, 3×3 | 90 | $1 |
| Index cards | 100 | $ .79 |
| Paper towels | 2-count | $1.49 |
| Disinfecting wipes | 300 | $11.99 |
| Zipper baggies, quart-size | 50 | $2.49 |
| Zipper baggies, gallon-size | 40 | $2.49 |
| Earbuds, wired | 1 pair | $1.29 |
| Scientific calculator | 1 | $8.99 |
| Copy paper | 500 sheets | $5.79 |
| Papermate Flair felt tip pens | 6-count | $5.99 |
| Scotch Magic tape | 29 yards | $4.59 |
Dillons School Supply Deals
Dillons, a local Kroger brand, has been competitive on school supplies, especially with spiral notebooks this year. They focus more on season-long prices than weekly sales.
Other Dillions Tips:
- Earn fuel points when you use your Dillons Plus Card.
- Look for store or merchant coupons in the app or on the weekly ad.
- This time of year, grocery stores have sales school lunch items. Stock up and freeze lunch meat, cheese sticks, and more to have inexpensive lunches for the next few months!
| Dillons School Supply Deals | ||
| Crayola crayons | 24-count | $ .50 |
| Crayola colored pencils | 12-pack | $ 1 |
| Crayola markers | 10-count | $ 1 |
| Crayola Super Tips markers | 20 | $2.99 |
| Expo dry erase markers | 4-count | $4.79 |
| Sharpie markers | 2-count | $1.49 |
| Bic Brite Liner highlighters | 5-count | $1.99 |
| Sharpie smear guard highlighters | 4-pack | $2.49 |
| Papermate ballpoint pens | 10-pack | $1.00 |
| Pink erasers | 2-count | $ .49 |
| Elmer’s glue sticks | 2-count | $ .50 |
| Scotch Magic tape | 27 yards | $3.99 |
| Wescott aluminum ruler | 1 | $1 |
| Kid scissors | 1 | $ .79 |
| Pencil box | 1 | $1 |
| Pencil pouch, 3-ring | 1 | $1 |
| Pencil sharpener, dual | 1 | $1.49 |
| Spiral notebook | 1 | $ .39 |
| Index cards, 3”x5” | 100-count | $ .79 |
| Sticky notes | 400 | $3.99 |
| Facial tissues | 160-count | $1.89 |
| Zipper sandwich baggies | 50-count | $2 |
Amazon School Supply Bargains
An obvious benefit of shopping for school supplies at Amazon is free 2-day shipping right to your door (if you have Prime). But you can also find some deals at Amazon. (The deals change frequently, so keep checking back.)
Five Below School Supplies
Five Below doesn’t always have the best deals on supplies but in previous years had a great selection of backpacks for only $5. The quality was good and they were very on-trend. They also had tons of electronic accessories, organizing supplies, dorm room deals, and nice water bottles, all for great prices. If you have not been to the store it’s worth checking out. I would recommend this store for your larger items like backpacks and electronics accessories.
Sams Club or Costco for Bulk
If you have a membership, you can get a few good school supply deals there. But you will want to pay attention to unit price; not every bulk buy is a better bargain. You can use our School Supply Price Chart above for reference.
In previous years, Sam’s had the best price on Sharpie permanent markers, Scotch invisible tape, copy paper, kid scissors, Ticonderoga pencils, and some 3-ring binders. Those are all only available in bulk.
Its Members Mark brand disinfecting wipes are very good and many times they are the cheapest too!
Walgreens School Supply Sales
Walgreens used to be one of the best places to get school supplies when they were on sale. Each week they would have something on sale for a crazy low price, and occasionally you could match a coupon with the sale to get a super deal.
So far this year, we haven’t seen any really crazy good sale prices on school supplies.
Like Dillons, Walgreens has coupons you can load to your card.
Coupons often include:
- tissues, paper towels, disinfecting wipes, hand sanitizer
- dollars off school supplies when you spend a certain amount
- lunch boxes, backpacks
- snacks and lunch foods
- laundry detergent
- toothpaste, hair brushes, and personal hygiene items
- over-the-counter first aid supplies and thermometers
For most/all Walgreens deals, you will need to get a Walgreens card; it’s free, and you’ll earn points on purchases so it’s worth using it. These are Wexford brand unless otherwise noted.
Free Haircuts in Wichita
Paul Mitchell School is offering FREE HAIRCUTS for the back-to-school season in Wichita. Click here to read our article about it.
Back-to-School Clothing Sales in Wichita:
Town East Mall
These are good stores to check for back-to-school sales on clothing, accessories, backpacks.
- Forever 215
- Aeropostale
- Claire’s
- Hollister
- JCPenney
- Old Navy
- Vans
- Kids Footlocker
- Tilly’s
Uptown Cheapskate
- This is a great store to find gently used clothing.
Basic School Supply List
These are the items I’m usually looking for when I shop BTS sales on school supplies:
- crayons
- washable markers
- dry erase markers
- Sharpie markers
- highlighters
- watercolor paints
- #2 pencils
- colored pencils
- pink erasers
- glue sticks
- school glue
- ruler
- scissors
- 2-pocket folders
- 2-pocket folders with prongs
- pencil box
- pencil pouch, 3-ring
- 3-ring binder
- 2-pocket folders
- spiral notebook
- composition notebook
- notebook filler paper
- tabbed page dividers for binders
- sticky notes
- index cards
- hand sanitizer
- paper towels
- disinfecting wipes
- facial tissues
- zipper baggies (sandwich, quart, or gallon size)
- earbuds, wired
- scientific calculator
- graphing calculator
- backpack
- gym shoes
26 Responses
Hi Carolyn. Read about your site this morning in the Washington Post. So useful! I buy school supplies every year for two local non-profits in Seattle and we’ve found that backpacks are the biggest expense. For the past 3 years, I’ve been buying coupon discounted backpacks at Costco – high-quality packs made by High Sierra for between $15 and $20 each, with a 10-pack limit per member. It’s a great deal!
Oh, that is a great tip, Caroline. Thank you!
Yes, backpacks and shoes and sometimes even those graphing calculators (for older kids) can be real budget-busters. So thankful you let us know about the Costco deal.
I also just found some High Sierra backpacks at TJ Maxx yesterday for $15. (They had other good ones too, but for more $$.) I bought one to donate, but left the rest for parents who are doing their school shopping.
Menards has the best sale right now.
Thanks for the tip, Brian! I checked their circular last week, but forgot to check them again this week. Great to know!
Could you double check that 5$ with the purchase of 30. An 10$ purchase of 50. On school supplies? I just went in an this target does not have that.
The $5 off $30 was for the week of 8/13, so it probably ended last Saturday.
Menards has even better deals!
Menards does have some good deals! (I’m going to be adding them to the list soon.) But just be sure to check my School Supply Price List though, because I noticed that some of Menards school supplies were MORE than other places, even though they were in the ad as being “on sale.”
And all stores seem to do that; not just Menards. 🙂
Leekers Family Foods in Valley Center and park City have 5 packs of Bic highlighters and 10 packs mechanical penvies for 97 cents.
Suggest to teachers to have students bring worn out CLEAN 🙂 socks to use for dry erase board erasers instead of tissues.
Now there’s an idea! I’ll bet socks work great.
We use a wash cloth in my class. Tissues are never a good choice! So messy and wasteful.
1 black sock is already on my kids school supply list.
Hate to be a downer but please note sharpie or any brand “permanent” markers are not allowed at most schools unless given by teacher for specific projects!
That’s okay. I use Sharpies at home for lots of things, so I buy them at this time of year when they’re on sale. Same goes for Scotch tape and some of the other office supplies that aren’t just for the kiddos! 🙂
Just curious about the Walmart Elmer’s Glue Sticks that are $0.25 are those the small or large glue sticks?
Hi Dani. It says they are the 15.3g size. I think that’s the regular (not jumbo) size.
The large glue sticks are 50 cents at walmart currently
Awesome, Kerri! Thanks!
A 6 pack is .99 cents at target this week for glue sticks!! Way better deal!!
You’re right. That Target deal on glue sticks beats all the other ones this week!
I bought expo markers in packs of 4 for $1.77 at Dillons today. Both in black and assorted colors. Great deal!!
Nice find! That’s a great price for the 4-pack.
That’s what I thought!! I’ll be taking the others I’d bought from Walmart back!! 😉
glue sticks – 10/$1.00 or .19 (2-pk) what store is this deal at?
I bought the 5pack of sharpies for $1 (limit 3) along with a $2 clearance item to meet my $5 minium at Office Depot. $0.20 per full-size black sharpies is an awesome deal.