Meijer slashing prices on back-to-school items

PERKINS TWP. — As families begin back-to-school preparations across the Midwest, Meijer is dropping prices on school supplies for students of all ages. This summer, shoppers at Meijer stores — including the area's lone local location, 4702 Milan Road, U.S. 250) Sandusky — can find all their back-to-school basics, such as notebooks, crayons, pencils, folders, glue and more for $1 or less. Examples include the following items under the Meijer brand unless otherwise noted: • For 25 cents — two-pocket paper folders, two-pack washable glue sticks, washable school glue, 24-count crayons • For 45 cents — 70-sheet count of notebook-wide or college-ruled paper • For 50 cents — laminated two-pocket folders, colored pencils, 24-count Crayola crayons, 12-count colored pencils, 100-sheet composition books • For 55 cents — two-pocket poly folders • For 79 cents — eight-count No. 2 yellow pencils • For 99 cents — MVP Plastic school box • For $1 — 12-count Crayola colored pencils, 10-count Crayola markers. "We know families are busy this time of year, attempting to balance summer fun and preparations for the school year," said Becky Bronkema, vice president of hardlines for Meijer. "By offering school supply essentials for $1 or less, we're making back-to-school shopping easy and affordable, ensuring families find the best value in the convenience of a one-stop shop." Additionally, for the fifth consecutive year, Meijer is offering teachers 15% off school and home office equipment. Teachers may receive the discount in the form of a paper coupon by presenting a current school ID at their local Meijer customer service desk. Through Sept. 7, the coupon can also be used on additional categories, like kids' apparel and select electronics and hydration products. Meijer will continue to offer a 15% coupon on school supplies and home office products for teachers throughout the school year. Teachers can take advantage of the coupon repeatedly by obtaining a new one any time they shop at Meijer. Coupons are valid in-store only. Certain restrictions apply. Teachers spent an average of $895 out of their own pockets on school supplies during the 2024-25 school year, up nearly 50% from 2015, according to adoptaclassroom.org. To help with that, Meijer will offer select school supplies, including crayons, markers, colored pencils, dry-erase markers and more in affordable bulk packaging.