I sure do remember those days of school supply shopping with my kids. Okay fine, and the list goes on including a lunch box, pens, markers and so much more. Daria Trofimova on Unsplash Daria Trofimova on UnsplashBut if you haven't checked yet, school supply prices have climbed more than 8% this year, 2026, especially for what you would consider simple things like paper and index cards. There hasn't been a big price increase for things such as highlighters, pens and markers, but that new lunch box will certainly cost you more. Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Warburtons/2169182270 Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Warburtons/2169182270And don't forget the food you are putting in that lunch box.