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Back-to-School Shopping Study 2025 Study Overview The National Student Trends Institute conducted a survey of 2,500 parents and 1,000 college students across the U.S. in July 2025 to analyze spending habits, shopping preferences, and emotional attitudes around back-to-school shopping. Spending Habits Average family spending: $378 per K–12 student (↑ 8% from 2024). College students: $642 […]
Several McDonald’s locations in the Rochester area are hosting back-to-school events, offering free backpacks filled with school supplies to students. Events run from August 18–20 at various locations in Spencerport, Williamson, Rochester, Manchester, Geneva, Waterloo, and Wolcott. 8/18, 10AM-12PM — 44 Nichols St, Spencerport 8/19, 2-4PM — Route 104 + Route 21, Williamson 8/19, 9:30AM-11:30AM […]
As summer winds down and families gear up for a new academic year, Inspiring Forces II Youth Department is making the transition back to school a little easier and a lot more fun. Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 2 PM, and head to the Troup Street Playground, located at 210-266 Troup […]
You’re invited to the ROC ROYAL 12th Annual Back 2 School Giveaway & Wellness Affair, happening on Saturday, August 16 at East High School, 1801 East Main Street, Rochester. Join us for a day of family fun, free resources, and community wellness as we help students gear up for the new school year. Event Highlights: […]
Parents cited concerns over new tariffs as major sources of financial strain ahead of the new academic year, marking a double-digit increase in households going into debt compared to 2024. Back-to-school shopping is traditionally a significant annual expense, but this year’s costs have become more burdensome for U.S. parents. The rise comes amid heightened inflation […]
A frontliner texted in to share a conversation they saw unfolding on social media — a heated debate over whether $500 is enough to cover back-to-school expenses for one child. People were going back and forth, weighing in on the cost of clothes, school supplies, and other essentials. Honestly, it depends. The student’s age, whether […]
click player below for info: click here to register: ROC ROYAL, PBC & ROCHESTER EDUCATION FELLOWSHIP PRESENTS 9TH ANNUAL BACK 2 SCHOOL CLASSIC & GIVEAWAY AUG 27, 2002 11:00AM-2:00PM GLORY HOUSE INT 111 N CHESTNUT ST FREE BOOKBAGS, SUPPLIES & MORE SPONSORED BY ROC ROYAL, PBC, REF, ROCHESTER PREP,WDKX
According to Deloitte’s 2022 back-to-school survey, back-to-school shopping is the second largest spend for families annually, behind the holidays. Parents plan to spend $661 per child, on average, for back-to-school shopping this year, up 8% from 2021 and 27% from 2019. Clothing and accessories lead the increase, costing 18% more this year on average. School […]
With the school year steadily approaching, the New York health regulators are recommending K-12 schools maintain at least three feet of distance between students as they return to the classroom. The 12-page guidance came after the Health Department had previously canceled plans that were originally supposed to release something similar in early August, amid then-Governor […]
The National Retail Federation predicts families will spend, on average, nearly $60 more on back-to-school shopping this year compared to last year. The demand for supplies, and inflation are affecting prices on everything from clothes to tech. Experts say it’s too early to tell whether there will be shortages of school supplies. They should have a better […]
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