Celebrating Teachers and Nurses in Houston: Local Deals You Don’t Want to Miss!

As a former educator and a mental health professional, I have a deep appreciation for the hard work, dedication, and compassion that teachers and nurses bring to their communities every single day. As a teacher, I know how challenging it can be to balance lesson plans, student needs, and the emotional energy required to shape young minds. Teachers are more than educators—they're mentors, caregivers, and pillars of support for so many.

Similarly, as a counselor, I’ve seen firsthand the incredible compassion and resilience that nurses bring to their work. The emotional and mental demands of caring for patients are immense, and yet nurses show up every day with a heart full of care. Their commitment goes beyond physical health; they make a lasting impact on their patients' emotional well-being, and for that, we are forever grateful.

To honor these incredible professionals, I’ve rounded up some of the best Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5–9) and Nurses Week (May 6–12) local deals in Houston, Texas. Whether you're a teacher or nurse, these deals are a small token of appreciation for all that you do.

• 🎓 Teacher Appreciation Week Deals (May 5–9, 2025)

  • Chipotle: Teachers can register for a chance to receive a free burrito e-gift card. ​Houston Chronicle+2KPRC+2Houston Chronicle+2

  • Whataburger: Free breakfast entrée (taquito, breakfast on a bun, or honey butter chicken biscuit) with valid school ID. ​Home - Cypress Fairbanks ISD+1Houston Chronicle+1

  • Fish City Grill: $25 sandwich and martini combo for teachers with school ID. ​Houston Chronicle

  • Smoothie King: 20% off for teachers with valid ID. ​KPRC+7KPRC+7Texas FFA+7

  • Staples: 20% off in-store purchases with valid teacher ID. ​Home - Cypress Fairbanks ISD+5Texas FFA+5KPRC+5

  • Office Depot/OfficeMax: 25% back in bonus rewards on qualifying purchases with teacher ID. ​KPRC+3Texas FFA+3Teachers of Tomorrow+3

  • Michaels: 15% off entire purchase with valid educator ID. ​

  • Kendra Scott: 15% off all purchases with valid teacher ID. ​Texas FFA

  • Academy Sports + Outdoors: 10% off in-store and online with valid teacher ID. ​

  • Barnes & Noble: 20% off in-store purchases with educator membership. ​

  • Buffalo Wild Wings: 20% off with valid teacher ID. ​Texas FFA

  • Half Price Books: 10% off with educator discount card. ​

  • JoAnn Fabrics: 15% off with valid teacher ID. ​

  • L.L. Bean: 10% off with educator verification. ​Houston on the Cheap

  • Vineyard Vines: 15% off with valid teacher ID. ​

👩‍⚕️ Nurses Week Deals (May 6–12, 2025)

• Chipotle: Nurses can register for a chance to receive a free burrito e-gift card.

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• Cinnabon

  • Free Classic Cinnamon Roll, Minibon, or 4-count Bonbites with valid nurse ID at select locations.

• Dunkin'

  • Dunkin's Nurses Week deals typically include a FREE medium hot/iced coffee on May 6 at select Dunkin’ locations, however 2025 plans have not yet been announced. 

• MOD Pizza

  • Buy one, get one free (BOGO) deal for nurses May 6–9 at participating locations.

• Salata

  • From Monday May 5 to Friday May 9, Salata will offer 20% off the entire meal for educators and healthcare professionals who show a valid ID in-restaurant. Additionally, Salata is offering double points on catering orders of $200 or more, available exclusively for educators and healthcare facilities. The Salata team will verify the address to confirm eligibility.

• MOOYAH

  
  

  • BOGO burgers all day on May 7 with nurse ID, in-store only.

• Sonny's BBQ

  
  

  • Free Pork Big Deal (pulled or sliced pork sandwich, side, and drink) May 5–7; sign up and verify via ID.me.

• Buffalo Wild Wings

  • 20% off orders (dine-in or takeout) with valid nurse ID, May 6–12.

• Insomnia Cookies

  • Free classic cookie in-store with valid nurse ID, May 6–12.

• Potbelly Sandwich Shop

  • Potbelly Sandwich Shop: Free cookie or regular-size soft drink with purchase of an entrée, May 5–11.

• Outback Steakhouse

  • Get 10% off your entire check with a valid medical ID.

• Texas de Brazil 

  • Bring your ID to any Texas de Brazil locations in the continental U.S. to get 15% off your dine-in dinner or lunch for up to 4 people. (Not valid on U.S. holidays.)

• Logan’s Roadhouse

  • 20% off entrées with nurse ID, May 5–12.

• Mountain Mike’s Pizza

  • 15% off all pizzas for nurses using code “APPCIATE,” May 6–9.

• McAlister’s Deli

  • Free tea for nurses and teachers, May 6–12, in-store with badge or ID.

• Tim Hortons

  • Buy one donut, get one free, or buy 12, get six free for rewards members.

• Taziki’s

  
  

  • Celebrate the nurses in your life with something delicious when you spend $50 on gift cards receive a $10 Taziki’s voucher!  Offer valid between March 24, 2025 and June 15, 2025. View full details.

• City BBQ

  
  

  • Nurses are the real MVPs, and City BBQ is here to help you say thanks during Nurses Appreciation Week from May 6 - 12. Treat your care team to City Barbeque’s legendary catering—perfect for hospital staff lunches, breakroom spreads, or surprise celebrations.

• Happy Joe’s

  • Calling all nurses! Happy Joe’s celebrates your hard work and dedication during Nurses Appreciation Week. Bring in your valid nursing ID and receive 20% off your order at participating locations May 6-12.

• Original ChopShop

  • From May 5–9 nurses receive 10% off dine-in and to-go orders at Original ChopShop with a valid badge or ID. It’s a small thank you for the big impact you make!

• Thrive Market

  • Thrive Market offers free memberships to nurses. Use ID.me for verification.

• Hello Fresh

  • Hello Fresh is offering 55% off and free shipping on their first Hello Fresh box. Plus ongoing 15% off for all nurses. 

• AllHeart.com: Up to 40% off + free shipping on medical scrubs and accessories. ​University of Cincinnati

• Adidas: 30% off in-store and online for nurses with valid ID. ​Nurse.org+1University of Cincinnati+1

• Crocs: 15% off with nurse ID verification. ​

• Clove Shoes: Free pair of socks with purchase; exclusive Nurses Week tote for first 500 purchases. ​

• Reebok: 50% off with nurse ID verification. ​

• Nike: 10% off with nurse ID verification. ​

• Under Armour: 20% off with nurse ID verification. ​

• STAND+ (formerly Gales): Giveaway of 5 pairs of AntiGrav1 shoes; exclusive Nurses Week bundle available. ​

• Crocs Shoes

  • 15% off after verifying your ID through SheerID.

  • The North Face

    • The North Face offers a 10% discount to all eligible nurses. 

  • Bogg Bag

    • Nurses get 10% off their Bogg purchases!

  • Calvin Klein Apparel 

    • Frontline responders get 20% off their purchase.

  • L.L Bean 

    • Nurses can get L.L. Bean products with a 10% discount after verification. 

  • Lululemon 

    • Nurses get 15% off in-store or online with your ID through Lululemon's First Responder discount. 

  • Madewell 

    • Verify your ID and get 15% off both in-store and online. 

  • Puma

    • Front-line healthcare workers take 20% off their entire order.

  • Levi’s

    • Nurses will receive a 15% off discount on all Levi’s apparel. 

  • Carhartt 

    • Get a 15% off discount on apparel and accessories after verification with ID.me.   

  • Under Armour 

    • Get 20% off discount all purchases with ID.me. 

  • Vera Bradley 

    • Get a 15% off discount with ID.me verification. 

  • HSN 

    • Healthcare workers and teachers can get a 15% discount on a single item purchase.

  • Backcountry

    • Backcountry offers 20% off to nurses after verification through ID.me

  • Kerusso

    • First responders will receive a 10% discount on anything in Kerusso's store as a token of their gratitude for the tireless work you undertake every day.

  • No Bull

    • No Bull offers 20% off to nurses after verification through ID.me

  • Clarks

    • Verify with ID.me on the site to get your exclusive discount. 

  • Hey Dude

    • Hey Dude offers 20% off purchases after verification through ID.me 

  • Pandora

    • Pandora gives a 10% off discount code to nurses after verification through ID.me. 

  • Jockey

    • Nurses and other essential workers can get 10% off. 

  • Motherhood

    • Save 10% on maternity clothes, apparel, and more. 

  • Vera Bradley

    • Get 15% off. 

  
  

Issentials Special Offer:

To show our appreciation for both teachers and nurses, Issentials is offering 15% off our ready-to-ship wigs and wig services during Teacher Appreciation Week and Nurses Week (May 5–12). Use the code TEACHERLOVE or NURSELOVE at checkout and enjoy this special offer as our way of saying thank you for all that you do! (Proof of employment required).