About the Guide
From tracking down essential classroom supply lists to gathering practical tips to ease your family back into the early-morning routine, the Jonesboro Right Now Back to School Guide is your ultimate resource for a smooth transition into the new school year. Whether you’re preparing a kindergartener for their very first day or helping a college student pack up and check in at the university dorms, we’ve put together the essential information you need to set your family up for success right here in Northeast Arkansas.
Below you’ll find curated articles and resources designed to take the stress out of the upcoming school year in Craighead County. We are also continuously expanding this guide—if there is a local program, resource, or essential school update you’d like to see included, use the form below to let us know.
✏️ Happy School Year NEA!
Back to School Resources for Parents
Navigating a new school year is easier when you have everything in one place. From key district calendars and transportation updates to local after-school care options and meal programs, this guide compiles the essential, practical resources parents need to stay organized and informed from day one.
College Resources and Information
Whether you’re heading to Arkansas State University or moving into off-campus housing for the first time, getting settled is all about knowing the local landscape. We’ve rounded up key move-in information, campus maps, local resources, and essential check-in details to make the transition to college life seamless.
School Supply Lists
Skip the aisle-by-aisle guesswork during your back-to-school shopping trip. We’ve centralized supply lists for schools across Craighead County, making it easy to check off every item on your teacher’s list before the first morning bell rings.
Back to the School Year Groove
Shifting from long, lazy summer days back into early alarms and busy weeknight routines can feel jarring for the whole household. Here are straightforward, realistic strategies to reset bedtime schedules, streamline morning prep, and ease first-day anxiety for students.
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📎 JRN Back to School Guide: Frequently Asked Questions
- You can access lists for Craighead County schools directly in our School Supply Lists feature. We update this hub continuously as districts release their official lists.
- Arkansas’s annual Sales Tax Holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026. During this window, you can purchase clothing, shoes, general school supplies, art supplies, and eligible electronics tax-free both in-store and online.
- Our Back to College Resources guide covers everything new and returning students need for a smooth arrival at Arkansas State University and around Jonesboro. It features campus map links, residence hall and packing information (residence halls open Saturday, Aug. 15), and essential check-in details.
- I found an error in a listing. Who do I contact? Accuracy is our priority. If you notice an incorrect time or location, please email News@JonesboroRightNow.com so we can update the guide immediately.
- How can I submit a local back to school event, clinic, or supply drive to be featured? We love highlighting local community efforts! If your organization, church, or business is hosting a supply giveaway, back-to-school bash, or youth resource event in Northeast Arkansas, click the “Submit an Event” link at the bottom of the guide page to send us the details.