BACK-TO-SCHOOL; ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOLS 2024-2025 Student Calendar

The start of a new school year is just around the corner!

Florida’s back-to-school sales tax holiday is July 24-Aug. 6. Save up to $100 on clothing, $50 on school supplies, and $30 on learning aids.

This is your chance to stock up on all the essentials for the new school year without having to pay sales tax. So get your lists together and start shopping!

Here are some of the items that are exempt from sales tax during the holiday:

Clothing, footwear, and certain accessories with a sales price of $100 or less per item
Certain school supplies with a sales price of $50 or less per item
Learning aids and jigsaw puzzles with a sales price of $30 or less per item
Personal computers and certain computer-related accessories with a sales price of $1,500 or less

Here are some tips for getting ready for school:

• Start shopping early. This will help you avoid the crowds and get the best deals.
• Make a list of what you need. This will help you stay on track and avoid overspending.
• Compare prices online. You can often find better deals on school supplies online.
• Take advantage of tax-free shopping. In Florida, tax-free shopping for school supplies is July 24-August 6, 2023.
• Don’t forget to get organized. This will help you stay on top of your work and make the most of your time.

Here are some important dates to keep in mind for Orange and Lake County schools:

• Orange County: (link to calendar)
• First day of school: August 9, 2023
• Winter break: December 19, 2023 – January 2, 2024
• Spring break: March 6 – 10, 2024
• Last day of school: May 25, 2024
• Lake County: (link to calendar)
• First day of school: August 8, 2023
• Winter break: December 20, 2023 – January 3, 2024
• Spring break: March 5 – 9, 2024
• Last day of school: May 24, 2024