With hundreds of Hot Deals on select school supplies and tech backed by their Price Match Guarantee, plus 20% off for teachers and its first-ever FREE backpack and school-supply recycling program.

Staples is redefining back to school shopping with significant savings on essentials, available both in store and online. With a commitment to affordability and quality, the company is enabling students and educators alike to start the year strong without overspending by providing school supplies and tech at prices that won’t be beat, backed by Staples’ Price Match Guarantee.

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“We’re focused on delivering value across a wide range of essentials, from notebooks and crayons to advanced AI-enabled tech, helping families and educators make the most of their budgets as they prepare for the school year ahead,” said Marshall Warkentin, Chief Marketing and Merchandising Officer at Staples.

Explore hundreds of deals on school supplies and tech, including exclusive offers like 20% off for teachers1 and take advantage of Staples’ new backpack and school supply recycling program. Plus, save even more with Staples' recently launched loyalty program — Easy Rewards™! It’s free to join and makes it easy for customers to effortlessly earn and redeem points in stores, online at staples.com® and in the Staples® app.2 New and exclusive, member-only offers are added all the time, so be sure to sign up today!

Back to School Deals (valid through 8/31/24)

Supplies

  • 35¢ Staples® 1-subject notebook3
    • Available in store and online.
  • 50¢ Crayola® crayons, 24/pk3
    • Available in store and online.
  • 50¢ Staples® composition notebook3
    • Available in store and online.
  • $1.29 BIC® Round Stic™ Xtra Life ballpoint pens, 10/pk
    • Available in store and online.
  • $2.49 Sharpie® highlighters, 4/pk
    • Available in store only.
  • $4.99 Elmer’s® Disappearing Purple Washable glue sticks, 12/pk
    • Available in store and online.
  • $4.99 Expo® dry-erase markers, 4/pk
    • Available in store only.

Tech

  • $300 off select computers.
    • Available in store and online.
  • $300 off Lenovo® IdeaPad® 5i 2-in-1 16" laptop with Intel® Core™ 5 Processor, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD storage ($549.99, reg. $849.99).
    • Offer valid in store only. Limit 2.
  • $250 off ASUS® VivoBook® 17.3" laptop with Intel® Core™ 5 Processor, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD storage ($449.99, reg. $699.99).
    • Available in store and online. Limit 2.
  • $300 off HP 16" Pavilion laptop with Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 Processor, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD storage ($699.99, reg. $999.99).
    • Available in store and online.

Teacher Savings

  • 20% off for teachers1 — teachers can enjoy 20% off through September 14 by downloading the Staples app.
    • Offer valid in store only. Limit one-time use app coupon with a valid teacher ID.

Discover the latest back to school deals in the Back to School Center and visit the Weekly Ad to explore more in-store savings every week.

Backpack and School Supply Recycling

Staples is launching its first backpack and school-supply recycling program. In partnership with Close the Loop, Staples has expanded its extensive free recycling program to include backpacks and a variety of school supplies, solidifying its commitment to sustainability and customer convenience. Staples is one of the only retailers in America where you can recycle your backpacks and school supplies for free, creating a convenient and easy way to get rid of old school supplies while also making a significant impact on our environment.

Staples also offers customers a same-day $10 off $30 in-store coupon4 when they recycle their backpacks and school supplies.

“Close the Loop is thrilled to partner with Staples on an exciting new school supply recycling initiative,” said Michael Welton, CEO of Close the Loop. “With Staples being a leader and go-to destination for back to school supplies for decades, we are inspired and honored to help introduce this first-of-its-kind recycling solution for parents, teachers and students across America. Our mission is to support schools and communities in achieving zero-waste-to-landfill outcomes for these products, making a significant impact on our environment.”

Products Accepted:

  • Backpacks
  • Lunch bags
  • Pencil pouches (soft and hard case)
  • Writing instruments (pens, markers, pencils, crayons, highlighters and more)
  • Rulers and similar items (protractors, triangles and more)
  • Glue sticks and empty glue bottles
  • Tech (calculators, headphones, earbuds, cables, flash drives and more)
  • Binders (empty, regular and zipper)

For a complete list of eligible products for recycling, visit staples.com/recycling.

About Staples

Staples® U.S. Retail helps America work and learn better, serving millions of customers from small businesses and entrepreneurs to remote workers, parents, teachers and students. Staples helps their local communities get more done easily, by offering printing, shipping, recycling, tech help, travel essentials and services, and even drop-off returns, all in one place. Customers also earn points every time they shop with Easy Rewards (exclusions apply).5 The company operates in the United States in approximately 1,000 retail locations nationwide, and is headquartered near Boston, Massachusetts. Explore more at a local Staples U.S. Retail store, online at staples.com® or in the Staples® app.

1 Valid in Staples® U.S. stores only, excluding stores located in the following cities and towns: Cary, NC; Chapel Hill, NC; Durham, NC; Fuquay-Varina, NC; Garner, NC; Raleigh, NC; Wake Forest, NC; Colonial Heights, VA; and Richmond, VA. Exclusions apply. Must show app coupon and a valid teacher ID at checkout to be eligible. One-time use only. Offer may not be combined with any other coupon or promotion. See Staples® app for details. Valid 6/16/24–9/14/24.

2 Purchases made through Staples Business Advantage are not eligible for the loyalty program. See Terms and Conditions for eligibility details.

3 Limit 30 in store. Limit 10 online

4 Valid in Staples® U.S. stores only. Not valid on Instacart, DoorDash or Uber Eats orders. Limit one coupon per customer, nontransferable. Minimum purchase requirement must be met with purchases to which no other coupon or instant savings offer applies. Tax not included in calculating the minimum purchase. Not valid on desktop and laptop computers, computer hardware and accessories, graphics cards, tablets, Chromebooks, streaming devices, Amazon products, Apple® products, ASUS® products, Bose® products, operating systems, ink, toner, printers, Google™ products, Samsung® products, Staples® Protection & Tech Help plans, gaming consoles and accessories, Texas Instruments™ graphing calculators and accessories, mobile phones, Gift Cards, phone cards, postage stamps, iPostal1™ services, iStopMail™ services, computer workstation rentals, home automation devices, business monitors, select commercial kitchen appliances and accessories, software, warranties, wearable technology, Staples® Plus membership fee, select hard drives and data storage devices, surveillance and security cameras, Ultimate Ears® products, Wacom® products, Cricut® machines, direct mail services, faxing, custom-quoted orders, promotional products, scanning, self-service printing, passport photos, passport expedition, TSA PreCheck® services, PRO services, podcasting services, Staples® Studio and virtual notary services. May not be valid in combination with other coupons. Each item purchased can only be discounted by one coupon, applied by cashier. Coupon not valid if purchased or sold and must be presented to associate at time of checkout. Not valid on prior purchases or purchases made with Staples Business Advantage® In-store Purchase Program. No cash/credit back. Coupon value applied pre-tax. One-time use only. Redeemed coupons cannot be made available for reuse. Offer is subject to change or cancellation at any time.

5 Excludes Gift Cards, phone cards, postage stamps, clearance items, cash, taxes, shipping fees/charges, protection/service plans, travel services, direct mail services, promotional products, large quantity orders and purchases placed on third-party websites and select online marketplaces. For full program details, visit staples.com/easy.

Tiffany Alkalay 508-253-3436 tiffany.alkalay@staples.com