Target Will Keep 2024 Prices on 20 Back-To-School Items: Here’s What Shoppers Need To Buy
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Target announced that it’s keeping 2024 prices on key back-to-school items, including its popular list of 20 must-have supplies. The full list of supplies totals under $20, including crayons, notebooks, folders, markers and more.
These budget-friendly supplies are part of Target’s broader back-to-school savings event to “prioritize value, style and convenience across school supplies, classroom essentials, dorm décor and on-trend apparel.”
Here’s what’s included in the under-$20 list, plus more ways to save.
Target’s 20 Must-Have School Supplies
These price-protected items are available both in stores and online at target.com, while supplies last. Look for them in the seasonal back-to-school section.
According to an email from Target, here’s what’s included in the back-to-school supply list for under $20 total:
- up&up™ Glue Stick 2-count Disappearing Purple
- up&up™ Ultra Soft Facial Tissue
- up&up™ #2 Wood Pencils
- up&up™ Washable School Glue
- up&up™ 2-count Kids’ Scissors Blunt Tip Pink
- Mondo Llama™ 12-count Colored Pencils
- up&up™ Fresh All Purpose Disinfecting Wipes
- up&up™ 12-inch Wood Ruler
- BIC 10pk Xtra Life Ballpoint Pens Medium Tip Black Ink
- BIC #2 Xtra Precision Mechanical Pencils, 0.5-millimeter, 8-count
- Mondo Llama™ 24-count Crayons Classic Colors
- up&up™ Smudge-Free Erasers
- up&up™ 100-count 3-inch-by-5-inch Unruled Index Cards White
- Post-it 3-inch-by-3-inch Sticky Notes 90 Sheets
- Mondo Llama™ 10-count Washable Markers Broad Tip Classic Colors
- up&up™ Pencil Sharpener 2-Hole, 1count
- Dealworthy™ Filler Paper Wide Ruled
- Dealworthy™ 2 Pockets Paper Folder Blue
- Sterilite Flat Top Pencil Box Clear
- Dealworthy™ Composition Book Wide Ruled
Other Ways To Save
In addition to the list of school supplies, Target offers several extra ways for families to save during the back-to-school season:
- May 18 to Sept. 13: Verified teachers and students can get 50% off a Target Circle 360 membership.
- Jun. 29 to Sept. 13: Verified students receive a one-time 20% storewide discount.
- Jul. 6 to 12: Target Circle Week: Special back-to-school deals for Circle members.
- Jul. 20 to Aug. 30: Verified teachers receive a one-time 20% storewide discount.
- July and August: Tax-free weekends are available in select states (dates vary by state).
Editor’s note: Prices are accurate as of Jul. 29, 2025. Prices and availability may vary by location.
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