
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4 - 8, and it’s the annual time to show our ag teachers some gratitude that they most definitely deserve.
Several businesses and restaurants will be offering deals and freebies to say thank you!
Food
Abuelo’s: 20% off entire check on May 6
Applebee’s: Applebee’s locations owned and operated by T.L. Cannon is offering a free desert to teachers with valid ID from May 4-8. They’re also giving teachers a BOGO entree voucher for use May 11-June 7.
Buffalo Wild Wings: 20% discount with valid teacher ID.
Chick-Fil-A: On May 5, teachers can receive a free entree item. Items vary by participating locations. Many local franchises also offer special, location-specific deals.
Einstein Bros. Bagels: Free bagel and shmear with purchase. Teachers and nurses can stop by on Wednesday, May 6 and show a valid work ID to receive a complimentary bagel with shmear when making a purchase.
Firehouse Subs: Teachers who use the Firehouse Rewards app get BOGO sub deals during Teacher Appreciation Week.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard: Teachers get a free mini sundae with a valid school ID.
Freebirds World Burrito: BOGO any size World Burrito with valid teacher ID in-store May 4-12, 15% off catering with code APPREC18
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria: From May 4 through May 8, teachers and nurses can receive 15% off their order at participating locations nationwide when presenting a valid school or workplace ID. This offer cannot be combined with other promotions.
Hat Creek Burger Company: On May 5, all school employees receive a free "Little Hat Burger.”
HTeaO: Half off cups of tea, May 4 – 8
Insomnia Cookies: All teachers and school staff who show a valid ID receive a free Classic cookie in-store, no purchase necessary, all week beginning Monday, May 4. Availability varies by location.
Jason's Deli: Catering deals starting at $6.59 per person. Perfect for school celebrations, these catering packages include sandwich boxes or pasta parties, plus breakfast bundles for $40 that serve groups of 12. Available for pickup or delivery.
Logan’s Roadhouse: $50 gift cards for $40. From May 1 through May 8, you can purchase discounted gift cards online, making it easy to treat a teacher to a future meal.
McAlister’s Deli: Show your teacher ID for a free Big Tea.
McDonald’s: Teachers who present their ID can get free coffee or breakfast products. Participating locations only.
Mod Pizza: Look for BOGO mod-size pizza or salad offers during the week.
Noodles & Company: 15% off catering orders of $150 or more with code APPRECIATION2026 through May 5.
Nothing Bundt Cakes: From May 4 through May 8, Bundtastic Rewards members can earn up to 300 bonus points when purchasing Bundtlet Towers, making it an easy and festive way to thank teachers.
Original ChopShop: 10% off dine-in orders with a valid teacher ID
Peter Piper Pizza: Teachers can get a free personal pizza in-store from 3-7 p.m. during Teacher Appreciation Week.
Potbelly: Free cookie or regular-sized fountain drink with an in-store entree purchase May 4 – 12. 10% off deal on catering orders over $200 with code SAVE10 during online or in-app checkout.
RaceTrac: From May 4 to May 8, teachers receive one free 13.7-oz Dunkin’ Iced Coffee and a free RaceTrac classic breakfast sandwich. Get the coupon by verifying your teacher status with ID.me in the RaceTrac app or online at RaceTrac.com. Once verified, teachers will then receive an in-app coupon.
Raising Cane's: School staff can receive one free 22 oz. tea or soft drink every day throughout the month of May.
Salata Salad Kitchen: Free delivery on catering orders $250+ from May 4–12
Shipley Donuts: Free half-dozen donuts for teachers, no purchase necessary.
Shake Shack: Select locations offering educators a free ShackBurger or VeggieShack with a purchase of $10 or more, May 4 – 12
Sonic: Teachers can enjoy a complimentary beverage reward by signing up through the Sonic Teachers’ Circle in the app.
Texas Roadhouse: Texas Roadhouse is giving teachers with a valid school ID a 10% discount off the total bill.
TGIFriday’s: Free menu item (select menu only) on May 5 between 11 a.m. – 8 p.m
Whataburger: From 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. educators can stop by participating Whataburger restaurants and enjoy their choice of a free breakfast item with a valid school ID.
Technology
Adobe: Students and teachers can get Creative Cloud Software for 71% off. You’ll have desktop and mobile access to apps like Photoshop, Acrobat Pro, Lightroom, Illustrator, InDesign, XD, Premiere Pro, and more.
Apple: Apple offers a range of special savings and pricing on Apple Music, Macs and iPads, select accessories, and more.
AT&T: Score big with discounts off wireless and other services from AT&T.
Autodesk: Teachers get a free one-year educational license giving them access to Autodesk products and services, renewable as long as they remain eligible.
Bose: Save up to $100 with 10% off your total purchase.
Canva: Verified teachers can get Canva Pro free.
ChatGPT for Teachers: Personalize lessons, do more with prep time, and collaborate in a secure ChatGPT workspace. Free for U.S. K-12 teachers and school staff through June 2028.
Corel: Join Corel’s Education License Program to gain access to a wide range of powerful graphics, digital media, and productivity software. Save as much as 96% off the regular price.
Dell: Enjoy 10% off select computers and other electronics.
Figma: Get Figma for free.
Intuit QuickBooks: Verify your teacher status and get a free license for QuickBooks Online.
Loom: Create beautiful instructional walkthroughs and explainers for your students using Loom’s video messaging tool. Sign up with your .edu email address to get a free Loom Education plan.
Microsoft: Faculty, parents and students can save up to 10% all year long on select products, including eligible computers and accessories, ?at the Microsoft Store.
QuickBooks: Get a free QuickBooks Online license.
Samsung: Up to 30% off mobile products. Teachers and educators can take advantage of exclusive savings through Samsung’s Education Offers Program, with discounts of up to 30% on eligible mobile devices.
SeeSaw: This free virtual learning platform can be used independently or linked through Google Classroom and is available both on the web and as an app. User-friendly and intuitive for teachers and students, the platform is robust for younger learners, students with lower reading levels, or novice tech-users.
Sonos: Save up to 15% on Sonos products and accessories.
Verizon: Government and education employees receive special monthly discounts on Verizon Wireless.
Other
Academy Sports and Outdoors: Offering 10% off all purchases during Teacher Appreciation Week.
Adidas: Teachers with verified status enjoy an exclusive discount of 30% at adidas.com and in-store or 15% off at factory outlet stores.
Ann Taylor LOFT: LOFT Loves Teachers, and the feeling is mutual. Enjoy 15% off every day in-store with your teacher ID. Get exclusive teacher discounts online during Teacher Appreciation Week.
Bare Minerals: Teachers can enjoy 20% off sitewide at Bare Minerals, making it easier to stock up on their favorite beauty and skincare products.
Barnes and Noble: Full-time teachers can save up to 25% on purchases for their classrooms.
Blue Apron: Blue Apron is proud to support teachers with a gift of $25 off your first 2 orders.
Books-A-Million: Get 20% off purchases for the classroom with a BAM Educator’s Card.
Bonobos: Verify your teacher ID to get 20% off five different orders throughout the year.
Budget Truck Rental: Use the code TEACH to receive 20% off on local moves and 15% off on one-way moves.
Cole Haan: Get 20% off with a valid teacher email.
Costco: Costco is offering teachers a $20 gift card when they sign up online for a new Costco membership. You will be asked to fill out an online form with your school email address.
Crayola: Crayola is offering everyone 25% off all products from its Teacher Gift Ideas category page. No promo code is needed to claim this offer, as the price shown on qualifying products reflects the discount.
Crocs: Verified teachers received 15% off all full-priced styles online.
Dockers: Dockers proudly provides teachers with a 25% discount on any of their apparel.
Eyemart Express: National optical retailer Eyemart Express is showing appreciation for teachers by offering a special discount of 20% off on all prescription eyewear.
Half Price Books: Enjoy 10% off orders.
Hanes Brands: Current and retired educators worldwide receive 10% off at all Hanes Brand stores, including Champion, Bali, and more.
HelloFresh: Save 55% on your first box with free shipping, then score 15% off for the rest of the year.
Hertz: Save up to 25% on bookings with Hertz, along with additional perks when you sign up for Hertz Gold Plus Rewards.
JanSport: 15% off all purchases for students and teachers.
J.Crew: Flash your teacher ID at J.Crew and enjoy 15% off full-price items.
L.L Bean: Save 10% off your order.
Levis: Levis offers a 10% teacher discount as a thank-you for preparing our youth for their future.
Loft: Teachers can save 15% at Loft stores all year long.
Madewell: Madewell gives teachers 15% off in-store and online.
Michael’s: Teachers can get 15% off all online and in-store purchases.
New Balance: New Balance offers a 15% off online discount for shoes and apparel.
Office Depot & Office Max: Both stores are offering teachers 25% back in bonus rewards on qualifying purchases from now until December 26. Valid in-store and online with valid teacher ID. Teachers can also get 20% off one qualifying regular or sale price purchase when they create a Rewards account.
Peacock: Teachers are eligible for a 40% discount on a monthly Peacock Premium membership.
Pencils.com: Teachers, administrators, and other school officials 10% off on all orders.
Puma: Puma is giving back to teachers like you with a 20% discount on your order.
Purple Mattress: Because great sleep is essential to your mental health and well-being, Purple Mattress is offering a 10% discount on any order.
Ray-Ban: Get 15% off after verifying your status through ID.me.
Reebok: Save up to 50% online through the teacher discount program.
Rothy’s: 20% discount to teachers and others who serve our community.
San Antonio Zoo: Will offer free admission to teachers and 50% off tickets for up to four guests between May 4 and 10. A valid school ID is needed to take advantage of the deal.
Scholastic: Scholastic will likely have 50% off select items.
StitchFix: $40 off your first Fix for Teacher Appreciation Week with ID.me
Stanley: This year, teachers can look forward to 40% off Stanley (not valid on Quenchers) with a one-time-use code they'll receive when they verify eligibility through ID.me.
Staples: 20% off in-store purchase with a valid teacher ID, plus free supply kit OR 12-pack of Tru Red pens.
Sunglass Hut: Switch up your look with a pair of new shades. Teachers get 15% off their orders.
Tarte: Verify to get 40% off your order.
Target: Verified teachers who are members of the Target Circle loyalty program can receive 10% off one storewide purchase.
The Paper Store: Educators can save 15% off their in-store purchase when they show a valid work ID between Monday, May 12 and Sunday, May 18. Exclusions apply.
The Parking Spot: While teachers receive a 10% discount every day, The Parking Spot has increased the discount to 25% for any reservation made in May for travel through the end of 2026.
The New York Times: Subscribe to get up to 50% off with discounted rates for educators and schools.
ThirdLove: Treat yourself to a 15% discount valid on all full-priced items.
Under Armour: Teachers get 20% off purchases.
USA Today: Educators can get up to 45% off classroom subscriptions.
Vineyard Vines: Stock up on some new clothes with 15% off everything.
Wall Street Journal: Join Wall Street Journal for Professors to save over 70% on a WSJ subscription.
Washington Post: Verified K-12 teachers are eligible for a discounted Academic Rate.
Yeti: Save with exclusive deals for ID.me-verified teachers.
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Please note all deals listed are subject to location.
*Please email ashley@texasffa.org to suggest additional teacher appreciation discount opportunities!