The start of classes for students in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties is less than two weeks away and this weekend is the perfect time to stock up on school supplies during the sales tax holiday.

The holiday runs from July 31 to Aug. 9 and allows people to avoid paying sales tax on clothes costing $60 or less, school supplies costing $15 or less, and the first $1,000 of the price of a personal computer.

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Most school supplies selling for $15 or less per item.

Clothing, footwear and certain accessories selling for $60 or less per item.

The first $1,000 of the sales prices of computers and accessories (when purchased for personal, noncommercial use). Cellphones don’t qualify as computer electronics.

Clothing does not include watches, watchbands, jewelry, umbrellas or handkerchiefs. Purchases at a theme park, entertainment complex, public lodging establishment or airport also are not included.  Also taxable are such items as sports equipment, sunglasses — unless they're prescription — umbrellas, key chains and briefcases are not included.  

Students in Santa Rosa County start their school year Aug. 10 and Escambia County students follow Aug. 11. Be sure your student is ready when that first bell rings with the list below of school supplies needed for the 2021-2022 school year.

All elementary schools in the Escambia County School District have the same supply list for each grade. Headphones are not required but they are recommended for all grade levels.

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The supply lists for grades in each elementary school in Santa Rosa County vary based on supplies each school may already have for students. Below are links to each school's supply list for each grade:

Madison Arnold can be reached at marnold@pnj.com and 850-435-8522.