The back-to-school season is filled with anticipation, excitement, and stress—for kids and parents. There are new clothes, backpacks, and school supplies to buy, lunches and snacks to plan, and classes to prepare for (no easy task after summer slump).

If you're worried that you'll never get it all done, stop, take a deep breath and check out our Back-to-School Guide for the 2025-2026 school calendar year. It's packed with simple tips whether your kids are entering kindergarten or high school.