The first days of school are right around the corner, and it’s time to start stocking up on supplies to get the best selection. Sam’s Club has a wide selection of school-related items — from backpacks to supply sets — all at fair prices.
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Here are the items you’ll want to shop for now at Sam’s Club before they sell out.
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Kid’s Licensed Character Backpack and Lunch Tote Set
Price: $24.98
Get more bang for your buck at Sam’s Club with this Kids’ Licensed Character Backpack and Lunch Tote Set. It comes in popular designs like Minecraft, Squishmallows and Paw Patrol. The backpack has padded, adjustable straps and offers plenty of space for books, a laptop and whatever else ends up getting thrown in.
There’s also a padded laptop sleeve, mesh pockets on the sides and a waterproof bottom to keep the contents dry. Plus, the included lunch tote fits a standard bento box and has a PEVA lining to help keep food cold.
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Expo Dry Erase Markers
Price: $13.98
This 18-pack of Expo Dry Erase Markers is perfect for teachers, and works out to about $0.78 per marker. The pack offers a mix of bold and bright colors, including blue, red, purple, lime green, turquoise and orange, so it’s easy to color-code notes or switch things up to keep kids engaged. The chisel tip allows for big or small writing, and the ink erases easily. These markers also work well for home or office whiteboards, whether it’s a presentation board, grocery list or message center.
Mead Spiral Bound Notebook
Price: $1.68
Pick up a few of these Mead Spiral Bound Notebooks to fill your kids’ school supply lists. The notebooks have 70 wide-ruled sheets, and come with three-hole punches so they’re ready for binders. And no worries about them not lasting the semester; the covers are sturdy, and the backs have a heavy board for durability. Meanwhile, the spiral bindings make it easy to flip pages without tearing them out.
Back-To-School Supply Set
Price: $12.48
Shoppers with older students (or teachers) who are trying to save money should check out this 42-piece Back-to-School Supply Set from Elmer’s, Expo, PaperMate and Sharpie. At $12.50, it’s an excellent value and includes the following items:
8 PaperMate Mechanical Pencils
8 Paper Mate Everstrong No. 2 Pencils
6 PaperMate Ballpoint Pens
6 Paper Mate Flair Medium Felt-Tip Pens
1 Paper Mate Pink Pearl Eraser
2 Expo Dry Erase Markers
2 Sharpie S-Gel Pens
3 Sharpie Chisel Tip Pocket Highlighters
2 Sharpie Fine Point Permanent Markers
2 Sharpie Ultra Fine Point Permanent Markers
2 Elmer’s Disappearing Purple Glue Sticks
Ticonderoga No. 2 Pencils
Price: $10.96
No. 2 pencils are a most-requested item by schools, and this 96-pack of No. 2 Ticonderoga Pencils, made from real cedar with a smooth finish, is a must-have. Known as the “World’s Best Pencil,” the No. 2 HB graphite writes smoothly and the erasers leave no residue behind, ensuring satisfactory performance with each and every use. Plus, by stocking up now, you may not have to buy any more pencils until next school year.
Disclaimer: Prices and availability accurate as of July 25, 2025 and subject to change.
Photo disclaimer: All imagery sourced from SamsClub.com.
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