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Annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday Starts July 20th & Additional Back-to-School Information

Posted Date: 07/20/26 (12:01 PM)
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Annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday Starts July 20th & Additional Back-to-School Information

Annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday starts July 20th, with a blue backpack, books, and pencils.

Important Upcoming Dates:

  • July 20th-August 20th- Annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday
  • July 28th- 8th Grade Device Checkout 10am-2pm
  • July 29th- 7th Grade Device Checkout 10am-2pm
  • July 30th- 6th Grade Device Checkout 10am-2pm
  • August 6th- Meet the Teacher
  • August 11th- First Day of School
Infographic detailing the Florida Back to School Tax Holiday from July 20-August 20, 2026, listing eligible items and price limits.

🎒✏️ The Florida Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday starts July 20! 🎉

Now is the perfect time to save while getting ready for an amazing school year! Eligible school supplies, clothing, backpacks, and more can be purchased tax-free through August 20.
To help you prepare, all Windy Ridge K-8 School Supply Lists are available on our website:
Windy Ridge K-8 Middle School announces Device Check Out Days with dates and times for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders.

💻Middle School Device Checkout Starts July 28!

Attention, Silverhawk families! Middle School Device Checkout will take place July 28–30, with checkout available daily from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM. ⏰
Please plan to stop by during your student's assigned checkout day to get ready for a successful start to the new school year. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Windy Ridge K-8 'Meet the Teacher' event flyer with schedule for August 6th, 2026.
Three smiling children with backpacks walk together on a sidewalk, ready for the first day of school on Aug. 11.
School bus registrations are open for the 2026-2027 school year, with a mascot driving the bus.
A smiling young boy with a backpack stands near a school bus, with text 'FIND MY BUS FINDABUS.OCPS.NET' and the Orange County Public Schools logo.
OCPS Transportation Services

🚌 2026–2027 School Bus Information

⭐ If your student is eligible for school bus transportation, don't forget to complete the 2026-2027 OCPS School Bus Registration Form before the school year begins.

Here are a few important reminders:
🚌 Students who live more than 2 miles from their zoned school are eligible for transportation.
📋Bus registration is required every year for eligible students.
🪪 All students who ride the bus will receive a Bus ID Card.
📍Final bus route assignments will be available the week before school starts as routes are finalized and balanced.

💻 Register today and help OCPS Transportation prepare for a smooth start to the school year!