The Aporia · Walmart has back-to-school must-haves for up to 65% off

Walmart is offering discounts on back-to-school items, with some products available at up to 55% off their original price. The sale includes laptops, backpacks, lunch boxes, notebooks, and other essentials for students, as well as supplies such as crayons, planners, and pens. Some specific deals mentioned in the article include a laptop backpack discounted by $53 (from $100) and JLab headphones priced at 50% off their original price. The sale is available now through Walmart's website or stores.

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Walmart is currently offering a back-to-school sale with discounts of up to 55% off on various items. The sale includes backpacks, lunch boxes, notebooks, and other essentials for school. A laptop backpack available at Walmart fits laptops up to 15.6 inches and has features like a built-in USB charging port and side mesh pockets. Other discounted items include JLab headphones designed specifically for kids with volume limits to protect their hearing, as well as a 24-count box of Crayola crayons that are safe and non-toxic. The sale is part of Walmart's effort to help customers avoid the last-minute scramble before the school year starts.

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Walmart has a ton of back-to-school must-haves on sale for up to 55 percent off — including backpacks, lunch boxes, notebooks and more. asserted

Walmart → have → backpacks

Here are the best deals to shop today. asserted

deals → shop → ?

The best deals from Walmart’s back-to-school sale This laptop backpack fits laptops up to 15.6 inches and includes a spacious main compartment for daily essentials. asserted

backpack → fit → essentials

A built-in USB charging port and headphone hole keep devices powered while you’re on the go, while side mesh pockets hold water bottles and umbrellas. asserted

pockets → build → bottles

These JLab headphones are built for kids, with a volume limiter that caps sound at 85 decibels to protect little ears. asserted

that → build → ears

Faux leather cushions and a padded headband keep them comfy, while the foldable, adjustable design and tangle-free cord make them easy to pack for school or travel. asserted

them → keep → school

This 24-count box of crayons covers all the classic colors kids need for crafts, school art projects and recreational coloring. asserted

kids → cover → crafts

Each crayon is double-wrapped for extra durability, and the set is safe and nontoxic, according to Crayola. uncertain

set → wrap → Crayola

This 24-month planner runs from January 2026 through December 2027, giving students or busy parents plenty of runway for scheduling. asserted

planner → run → scheduling

Monthly layouts include reference calendars, a notes section, holidays and elapsed/remaining days. asserted

layouts → include → calendars

Everything is wrapped in a flexible, stapled-bound cover that’s easy to toss in a bag. asserted

that → wrap → bag

This Bentgo Kids lunch bag features thick, food-grade PEVA (waterproof plastic) insulation to keep meals fresh. asserted

bag → feature → meals

An adjustable strap and multiple handles make it easy to carry or clip onto a backpack, while a fun dinosaur print adds personality to lunchtime. asserted

print → make → lunchtime

I’m a commerce editor at NBC Selected who covers various topics, including lifestyle, home and wellness. asserted

who → ’m → lifestyle

I’ve covered sales and major shopping events like Amazon Prime Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday for more than a decade. asserted

I → cover → decade

Walmart has back-to-school must-haves for up to 65% off

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