The Ultimate Back-To-School Guide

Summer's still in full swing, and we're not about to wish it away. That said, if you want to really be smart about the upcoming school year, now is the time to start stocking up on supplies.

To help you get going, we'll be rounding up the best deals around on all the back-to- school essentials and adding them right here. And by the time the school bus comes round? You'll have been ready for weeks.

So check back here for updated savings on school supplies and more. The fact that you're here now tells us you're already ahead of the curve.

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Classroom Essentials

School Smart 2 Pocket Portfolio (Pack of 25), $11.74
Discount: 20 percent off
Staying organized is one of the keys to success, but you can't do that without a good organizational system in place. These folders are a great place to start.

Elmer's Liquid School Glue, $3.47
Discount: 62 percent off
Clear, washable and on sale? We'll stick with this glue.

Texas Instruments TI-30X IIS 2-Line Scientific Calculator, $12.99
Discount: 35 percent off
Elle Woods would, like, totally approve of this colorful calculator.

TOPS 1-Subject Spiral Notebook (Wide Rule— Cover color may vary), $1.69
Discount: 52 percent off
Notebooks are for doodling — oh, and taking notes, too. The pages fill up fast, though, and any student can tell you that you'd be smart to stock up on notebooks like these on the cheap.

Wilson Jones Round Ring View Binder, $5.99
Discount: 39 percent off
Sure, you could buy one of those colorful, cutesy binders everyone else has — or you could customize your very own and stand out from the pack. If you want to go basic, this binder will let you do that, too. Either way, you'll still have the option to swap in something custom any time you feel like it.

BIC Round Stic Xtra Life Ball Pen (36 count), $4.99
Discount: 44 percent off
If you want a standard black pen that lasts longer than the competition, here are 36 of 'em. At a price this low, you can afford to loan out a few (and by that, we mean never see them again).

Westcott Titanium Bonded Scissors (2 pack), $6.30
Discount: 57 percent off
Don't ever run with scissors, but do act quickly if you want to get these for such a steal price.

Colore HB 2 Pencils with Eraser (144-Piece), $19.99
Discount: 57 percent off
When it comes time for test taking, you're going to need plenty of #2 pencils! This box should last you at least a few months.

HP Color Inkjet & Laser Paper (24 lbs/400 sheets), $3.79
Discount: 44 percent off
Anyone who has ever worked on a school project, bake sale or pretty much any extracurricular activity knows paper always seems to be in short supply. Why not avoid the stress of running out later by stocking up now?

Action Publishing Minimalist GraphBook Poly Style/Side-Bound Graph Paper, $8.95
Discount: 44 percent off
You're going to want to keep plenty of graph paper on hand, too, and this book of it is quite the deal. Plus, believe us when we say you never want to be forced to cram all your work onto a single remaining sheet. An ounce of preparation is worth worth a pound of cure.

Uni-Ball 207 Colors Retractable Gel Pens (8 count), $7.40
Discount: 29 percent off
It's a lot easier to take notes when you have pretty pens like these.

Backpacks

Hynes Eagle Printed Kids School Backpack Cool Children Bookbag, $24.99
Discount: 28 percent off
Du nuh. Du nuh. Du nuh, du nuh — oh wait, not that's a student, not a shark. If your kid is a fan of great whites, this is a safe way to let her get close to one.

Reef Men's Diamond Tail Iv, $90
Discount: 10 percent off
This backpack can pull double duty as a schoolbook satchel and outdoorsy carryall.

Roxy Juniors Fairness 6 Backpack, $28.04
Discount: 39 percent off
We love the front pocket organizer, the padded shoulder straps and the stylish faux suede trim.

Under Armour Storm Hustle II Backpack, $38.98
Discount: 29 percent off
This graphite-colored backpack is anything but basic. It features water-resistant UA storm technology material even has a soft-lined sleeve to hold your laptop.

Trans by JanSport SuperMax Rainbow Dot Backpack, $14.25
Discount: 43 percent off
Why settle for one pop of color when you can have a whole rainbow of polka dots? This backpack fits seven to eight books and includes a 15-inch laptop sleeve.

Herschel Supply Co. Jasper Backpack, $55.99
Discount: 23 percent off
This navy/red/woodland camo combo will never go out of style.

Lunch Boxes

Under Armour Lunch Cooler (Graphite), $27.08
Discount: 3 percent off
Strong, sturdy and steely — that's what this lunch cooler says to us. If you prefer a quality bag that's a bit less gray and grayer, Under Armour offers this same cooler in a number of different color combinations.

Mziart Reusable Insulated Cotton Lunch Bag, $8.59
Discount: 14 percent off
The polar bear pattern on this lunch tote is pretty cool — and so is the fact that its insulated lining keeps food temps from rising.

MIER Kids Lunch Box, $9.50
Discount: 30 percent off
It's bright, big enough for a hearty lunch and it fits in most backpacks.

Skip Hop Baby Zoo Unicorn Lunch Bag, $11.99
Discount: 20 percent off
This lunch bag is cute, obviously, but it's also insulated and water-resistant.

"Frozen" Thermos Soft Lunch Kit, $9.36
Discount: 28 percent off
The cold never bothered us anyway — actually, we want to keep the kids' lunches cold! This "Frozen" lunch box does just that and even features Olaf with Anna and Elsa.

Thermos Essentials Standard Lunch Kit,$10.76
Discount: 20 percent off
You can't go wrong with a classic like this — especially when it's on sale.

Laptops & Tablets

Samsung Galaxy 16 GB Tablet with S Pen, $297.99
Discount 15 percent off
This 10.1-inch tablet is ideal for taking notes and helping students to streamline their studying process. Plus, it's lightweight and compact enough for on-the-go use.

ASUS P-Series P2540UA-AB51 Business Standard Laptop, $499
Discount: 17 percent off
This affordable laptop is powerful, portable, durable and has a battery life that lasts up to 9 hours.

ASUS E200HA Lightweight Intel Quad-Core Laptop, $199
Discount: 20 percent off
This laptop has 4GB of RAM, 32GB of storage and comes with a yearlong subscription to Microsoft Office 365.

Yuntab Android 5.1 Tablet, $87.99
Discount: 41 percent off
Kids can stay connected anywhere with Dual SIM, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS capabilities and more. Plus, unlike a lot of other tablets on the market, this one gets the job done without breaking the bank.

Fashion

Rare Editions Little Girls' Chiffon and Lace Cold Shoulder Dress*
Discount: Varies based on size
This machine washable dress is as comfy as it is cute. Plus, what better way to beat the back-to-school blues than to wear a pretty pink dress?

U.S. Polo Assn. Boys' Solid Short Sleeve Polo Shirt*
Discount: Varies based on size
Keep those summer vibes going a little longer with this versatile polo shirt. It goes with jeans, khakis, pants or shorts.

Timex Unisex Digital Nylon Strap, $20
Discount: 28 percent off
What time is it? Time for you to get your kid a watch. This one's pretty neat, don't you think?

Harry Potter Girls' Fashion T-Shirt*
Discount: Varies based on size & color
The next best thing to attending Hogwarts is wearing clothes that let fellow Harry Potter enthusiasts know you totally belong there.

Levi's Boys' 505 Regular Fit Jeans*
Discount: Varies based on size & fit
These tried-and-true blue jeans are comfy and made to last. They're available in a wide range of sizes, which are almost all on sale at significantly discounted prices.

KEEN Jasper Shoe*
Discount: Varies on size
Velcro and bungee laces beat old-school tie-ups any day! Plus, these rubber-soled shoes come in a variety of colors at prices parents are gonna love.

All prices and savings listed in this post are as of publication and could change. Patch may earn a commission on some purchased items.