CVS's Back-to-School BOGO Sale Is a Good Time to Stock Up on Supplies

By: Daniel Oropeza — 27 July 2026 at 20:55

Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.

It's that time of the year when back-to-school sales start reminding students that summer is almost over, and the impending cloud of homework is on the horizon. Luckily, CVS can help ease the back-to-school blues (at least for parents) with a variety of products on sale, including planners, pens, pencils, binders, desk supplies, markers, index cards, Kleenex, and more. Their back-to-school sale runs now until Aug. 15. Below are some of the standout deals I've found.

Buy 1, get 1 50% off

Subject College Ruled Notebook, Assorted

$12.69 at CVS

Buy 1, get 1 50% off

Index Cards, 100 ct, 3 x 5 in

$2.89 at CVS

Buy 1, get 1 50% off

Classic Broad Line Markers, 10 ct

$4.49 at CVS

Buy 1, get 1 50% off

Duty View 1-Inch Binder, Black

$12.19 at CVS

Buy 1, get 1 50% off

Composition Notebook Wide Ruled 100 Sheets

$5.29 at CVS

Buy 1, get 1 50% off

0.7mm Clear Barrel Mechanical Pencil, 10 ct

2 for $4.00 or $2.99 ea.

Soft Facial Tissues, 1 Cube

$2.99 at CVS

2 for $10.00 or $5.49 ea.

Sharpie S-Gel, Gel Pens, Medium Point (0.7mm), Assorted Colors, 4 CT

$5.49 at CVS

Buy 1, get 1 50% off

BIC Xtra-Life 0.7mm Clear Barrel Mechanical Pencil, 10 ct

$5.49 at CVS

In addition to school supplies, the sale also includes select summer items, beauty, health & medicine, household, baby and kids, personal care, vitamins, grocery items, nutrition, and more. The items are available for same-day delivery, shipping, or pick-up, depending on your location and what your nearest CVS has in stock. The best values will be found on the Buy 1, Get 1 50% Off or the BOGO sale, but there are a lot of individual deals that might also be worth a look.

Our Best Editor-Vetted Tech Deals Right Now

Apple AirPods Pro 3 Noise Cancelling Heart Rate Wireless Earbuds — $199.99 (List Price $249.00)

Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm, S/M Purple Fog Sport Band) — $299.00 (List Price $399.00)

Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 1070Wh LiFePO4 Battery Portable Power Station — $469.00 (List Price $799.00)

TCL Tab A1 Plus 128GB 12.2" Tablet With Expandable Storage — $219.99 (List Price $279.99)

Sony WH-1000XM5 — $248.00 (List Price $399.99)

Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 With $50 Amazon Gift Card (40mm, Bluetooth, Graphite Band) — $379.99 (List Price $429.99)

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