The Clark County School District and Cox Communications are holding free back-to-school fairs ahead of the 2025–2026 school year, which starts on August 11. The first fair took place at the Boulevard Mall, where local nonprofits and agencies gave out resources such as free backpacks. According to a Cox Communications spokesperson, Superintendent Jhone Ebert attended the event. A Clark County School District spokesperson told KTNV that three more fairs are scheduled, where families can learn about after-school programs and homework assistance.
While Clark County School District provides some relief, parents are facing rising costs as they shop for school supplies. A report from 8 News Now shows that some parents, including Tyra Lynch, are turning to discount stores to manage expenses. The possibility of new tariffs may further increase prices on items like notebooks, which shoppers Corley and her daughter Tarin say have already gone up due to trade policies.
There are mixed responses to the rising costs. Middle school teacher Lisa Price said she is not very concerned about the increase in classroom supply prices. Data from the National Retail Federation shows that overall spending is expected to rise slightly this year, even though average per-family spending is down compared to last year. Whether the proposed tariffs take effect or not, parents and educators like Price are adjusting their shopping plans for the back-to-school season.
