50¢ Staples School Supplies + FREE $10 Gift Card w/ $50 Purchase!

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Save on Staples school supplies when you buy the Staples back to school sale items!

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We’re sharing all the smart ways to save on Staples school supplies!

As the start of the school year approaches, Staples is hosting a back-to-school sale where you can pick up school supplies at heavily discounted prices. Plus, Staples regularly offers pretty sweet deals throughout the year on School and Office Supplies.

Through August 26th, you can get a free $10 Staples Gift Card when you spend $50+ on select school supplies and enter the promo code 10718 at checkout. You can keep this gift card for yourself or gift it to a teacher!

Even better, through August 13th, Doordash is offering $20 off a $40+ purchase at Staples when you use the promo code STAPLES20 at checkout. Plus you can get your school supplies delivered right to your door with Doordash!

Head on over to your local store or their website to see all the latest deals on Staples school supplies. We listed a few of the recent deals below plus provided a few handy tips on how to score the most savings when shopping at Staples.

HIP TIP: If you’re not already a Staples Rewards member, you can sign up and score up to 5% back in rewards on your purchases. You’ll also level up depending on how much you spend each year, earning more benefits and offers.


Check out these deals on Staples school supplies…


*Note that you may see additional offers when downloading the Staples shopping app.

hand holding Crayola Crayons, 24-Pack at the store in front of its display

Crayola Crayons 24-Pack
Only 50¢ (regularly $2.09)

Crayola Crayons with Sharpener 64-Pack
Only $3 (regularly $6.29)

Crayola Crayons 16-Pack
Only $1.49 (regularly $3.69)

hand holding Crayola Colored Pencils, 12-Pack in front of display

Crayola Colored Pencils 12-Pack
Only 99¢ (regularly $3.59)

person holding up yellow box of crayola fine line markers

Crayola Fine Point Markers 10-Pack
Only 99¢ (regularly $4.29)

hand holding a Staples notebook

Ruled Notebooks
As low as 50¢ (regularly $2.99)

hand holding Elmer's Washable School Glue 4oz

Elmer’s Glue 4oz
As low as 50¢ (regularly $3.19)

Staples Index Cards bought at the Staples back to school sale

Tru Red 4″ x 6″ Lined Index Cards
Only $3.99 (regularly $5.99)

person holding up a black Staples brand 1" binder in front of display of other binders and this is an item to look for at the Staples back to school sale 2023

Staples Standard 1″ 3-Ring Binder
Only $3.29 (regularly $5.49)

Staples Large Tab Insertable Paper Dividers
Only $2.17 (regularly $2.79)

Hand holding a Staples pencil sharpener over a cart of Staples school supplies

Staples Manual Pencil Sharpener
Only 50¢ (regularly $1.39)

Staples Unsharpened Wooden Pencils 8-Pack
Only 50¢ (regularly $1.29)

hand holding two packages of Staples erasers

Staples Pink Block Erasers 3-Pack
Only $1 (regularly $2.49)

Staples Cap Erasers, Pink, 12-Count
Only 50¢ (regularly $1.09)

hand holding pack of colored erasers

Staples Cap Erasers 12-Pack in Assorted Colors
Only 50¢ (regularly $1.19) 

Tru Red Permanent Markers, 12-Pack
Only $2.30 (regularly $10.79)

Crayola Premium Construction Paper
Only $4.13 (regularly $4.59)

A cart with Staples school supplies and Staples back to school sale items

We have 9 great tips for saving on Staples school supplies!

1. Sign up for Staples Rewards.

The Staples Rewards program is free to join, and by signing up, you’ll be entitled to special savings and perks that you can use to save on back-to-school shopping. Members get 2% – 5% rewards on every purchase, free delivery on orders over $35+, and $2 rewards for recycled ink cartridges (up to 20/month).

HIP TIP: Watch your email! When you sign up for Staples Rewards, you can opt-in to receive coupons and special offers. Some of our readers have reported getting high-value coupons ranging from $5 – $10 off a $10 purchase! Sweet!

2. Find teachers’ supply lists online.

Staples lets schools and teachers share their supply lists on the Staples website. If your child’s list isn’t available yet, keep checking as the summer goes on. By the end of the summer, Staples will have shared over one million supply lists!


25 cent folders at Staples

3. Watch for Staples school supplies priced at 25¢. 

Although Staples discontinued the 1¢ back-to-school deals they used to offer, you can still find select school supplies for only 25¢ each week! We’re hoping to see these deals pop-up again this year! Check back in August and early September when we expect to see a Staples back to school sale for 2023.


School Supply Price Point List

4. Make sure you’re getting a great price.

Download our FREE printable School Supply Price Point List as a quick reference while you’re shopping, so you’ll know for sure whether you’ve found a great price (or whether you should hold out for a better deal)!


staples clearance section

5. Check the clearance section.

Most Staples locations have a clearance section in the back of the store, where items are added throughout the week. Clearance items will be marked with yellow tags and show the final price after all markdowns.

If you venture beyond the back-to-school section, you may find a better deal on an item that Staples carries year-round. For example, highlighters sold in the aisle with other writing instruments may be less expensive than those sold up front with the back-to-school supplies. It doesn’t hurt to look!

Either way, remember to refer to our School Supply Price Points list to make sure you’ve truly found a great deal.


Staples easy button gift card

6. Shop with discounted gift cards.

Check CardCash or Raise.com for Staples gift cards before you start your back-to-school shopping. Although discounts can vary from day to day, we usually see the Staples gift cards selling for 2 – 5% less than face value. Every little bit helps!


7. Use Staples’ 100% Price-Match Guarantee.

If you find a lower price on an identical item in-store, simply show it to a Staples associate, and they’ll match the price.

Take the other retailer’s weekly ad with you, or use your phone to compare prices as you shop in-store. Check out the Staples website for all the details.


Staples Ink and Toner signage

8. Get $10 off if they’re out of the ink or toner you need.

Staples has an Ink & Toner Guarantee that promises they’ll have your inkjet or toner cartridge in stock. If the cartridge is currently stocked in-store, but is out of stock at the time of your visit, they’ll get it to you with free delivery and a $10 discount. How cool is that?!


9. Take advantage of the store’s 1-hour pickup.

Save time with BOPIS (By Online, Pickup In-Store)! Staples’ 1-hour pickup is a great solution for families with a mini-van full of reluctant shoppers, or anyone else who’s pressed for time. Most stores are now offering curbside pickup too!

Do your shopping online, wait for a confirmation email, and head to the store with the email and your ID. That was easy!  😉


Check out all of the best school supply deals!


About the writer:

Misty has been writing professionally and creating engaging, helpful content in the online marketing space for almost two decades. She’s skilled at finding ways to save money and believes you can still enjoy life (and treat yourself) while living on a budget. When she’s not writing up the latest and greatest deals for Hip2Save, she's either indulging in creative DIY projects, rewatching a favorite comedy series for the 20th time, or traveling and exploring new places.


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