Score the best back to school deals on supplies, backpacks and more

Back-to-school season is upon us, and with that, a long shopping list of what to pick up for the young student in your life.

Whether you're sending a kindergartner off for their first day of school or preparing a college student for move-in, these stores are rolling out some of the season's biggest savings. Be sure to check your local store for availability, as promotions may vary by location.

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Target back-to-school deals

Target's Back-to-School event includes some of its biggest discounts of the season, including up to 40% off JanSport backpacks, up to 30% off school supplies and 20% off lunch bags and drinkware. See target.com/c/back-to-school-deals/-/N-h334a to learn more.

Lower Hudson

Valley locations:

• Target at City Center, 9 City Place, White Plains
• 495 Boston Post Road, Port Chester
• Target at Cross County Center, 9005 Xavier Drive, Yonkers
• 195 N. Bedford Road, Mount Kisco
• 500 E. Sandford Blvd., Mount Vernon
• Target at Palisades Center, 4120 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack
• 50 Spring Valley Market Place, Spring Valley
• 2001 South Road, Poughkeepsie

Walmart back-to-school deals

Walmart is rolling out back-to-school savings through school supplies, uniforms, backpacks, lunch gear, electronics and college dorm essentials. College students can also receive 50% off a Walmart+ membership, which includes free grocery delivery, fuel discounts, streaming benefits and additional member perks. Check outwalmart.com/cp/back-to-school/1071204 for more details.

Lower Hudson Valley locations:

• 250 Route 59, Suffern
• 3133 E. Main St., Mohegan Lake
• 288 Larkin Drive, Monroe
• 470 Route 211 E., Middletown
• 26 W. Merritt Blvd., Fishkill
• 601 Frank Sottile Blvd., Kingston

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Staples back-to-school deals

Staples' annual back-to-school event includes discounts on school supplies, backpacks, laptops, printers and classroom essentials, along with special promotions for teachers stocking up for the new school year. Check out the deals online at staples.com/School-Supplies or at your local store.

Lower Hudson Valley locations:

• 2521 South Road, Poughkeepsie
• 43 Rockland Plaza, Nanuet
• 128 Bailey Farm Road, Newburgh
• 3129 E. Main St., Mohegan Lake

Deals on athletic gear and sports equipment

Dick's Sporting Goods End of Summer Sale

Need new sneakers, cleats or a backpack for fall sports? Dick's Sporting Goods is hosting its annual End of Summer Sale, with up to 50% off select athletic apparel, footwear, backpacks and sporting equipment. Learn more online at dickssportinggoods.com.

Lower Hudson Valley locations:

• The Source, 1 Maple Ave., White Plains
• Ridge Hill, 45 Fitzgerald St., Yonkers
• Palisades Center, 2400 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack
• Poughkeepsie Galleria, 2001 South Road, Poughkeepsie

This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: Score the best back to school deals on supplies, backpacks and more