Want to find the best deals on school supplies in Beaufort and Jasper Counties? See our price check

With the start of the school year quickly approaching, summer is coming to a close and back-to-school shopping is here. 

If you’ve been soaking up the final rays of summer to delay diving back into the school routine, don’t fret – we’ve rounded up a list of some of the best school supply deals around.

Here’s what to know before the start of this school year and where you can purchase supplies on a budget.

When does school start?

For schools in Beaufort and Jasper Counties, the first day back falls during the first week of August:

• Jasper County School District starts on August 4 for students

• Beaufort County School District starts on August 6 for students. 

To view the full academic calendar for each district, click on the links below:

• Jasper County School District Calendar 2025-2026

• Beaufort County School District Calendar 2025-2026

Where can I find my school’s supply list?

To view your school’s list of supplies for the 2025-2026 academic year, you can find it online by visiting your school district’s webpage, selecting the schools tab and locating your school.

From your school’s webpage, you can select the tab labeled either “Parents and Students” or “Parents and Families” and find the 2025-2026 school supply list. 

If you cannot locate it online, you can reach out to your school directly.

• Beaufort County School District page: beaufortschools.net 

• Jasper County School District page: jcsd.net

Price check of common school supply items

While each school had its respective list, here is a breakdown of some basic back-to-school items found for each school:

Backpacks

• Walmart: $5 

• Target: $5 

• Five Below: $5

• Backpacks for older students were on the best deal at Walmart, ranging from $14-$26.

Lunch boxes

• Target: $3

• Walmart: $4.97

Binders and notebooks

• Target: Spiral notebooks for $0.35

• Staples: Composition notebooks $0.50

• Walmart: Spiral notebooks for $0.75

• Kroger offered binders in bulk: 5 binders for $4.99

Pencils and paper

• Target: 8 pack of pencils for $0.39

• Walmart 12 count of pencils for $0.47; Paper for $0.84

Highlighters

• Walmart: 4 pack for $1.84

• Target: 4 pack for $1.99

Crayons

• Target and Walmart carry a 24-pack of Crayola Crayons for $0.50

• Target has another pack of 24-count store-brand crayons for $0.25

Colored pencils

• Target: $0.50

• Walmart: $0.50

Glue sticks

• Walmart store brand glue sticks: $0.25

• Target and Walmart both carry Elmer’s 2-pack of glue sticks for $0.50

Scissors

• Walmart: $0.92

Hand sanitizer

• Walmart: $1.00

• Walgreens: $1.29

Water bottle

• Walmart: $1.22

• Target: $2.00

Headphones

• Walmart: $2.30

• Target: $4.99

This story was originally published July 26, 2025 at 6:00 AM.

Anna Claire Miller

The Island Packet

Anna Claire Miller is a former journalist for the Island Packet