Fox News has rounded up back-to-school deals for 2026, covering discounted laptops, backpacks and dorm essentials to help parents and students save money ahead of the new school year. The article groups recommendations by school stage — elementary, middle/high school and college — noting that needs shift from basic supplies to tech and dorm gear as students get older.

Highlighted deals include an HP Stream 14-inch laptop reduced by 40% to $298.99, a JanSport backpack at $28.17 (30% off), and a mesh shower caddy for $8.54, down 47%. Other items include a Bentgo leakproof lunch box at $22.99, an adidas laptop backpack for $27, and a Keurig K-Mini coffee maker at $76, with the piece also naming category picks such as best overall backpack and best teacher-recommended dry-erase markers.