Are you a high school administrator or other staff member at a high school? With the new school year starting, get students excited about the upcoming year by hosting a spirit week. This is a fun way to get incoming freshman excited about the new school they are starting at, and hopefully feeling a little less apprehensive. It’s also a great way for seniors to really enjoy their last year in high school with their friends before setting off to college. Of course, it is also fun for all grade levels in between!

Kicking off spirit week around the beginning of the year when football season is getting into full swing is a perfect time to start the festivities. A few spirit events we have thought of include:

Have a different theme each day:  Wear school colors day, costume day, dress like your favorite teacher day, or any other idea you may have.

Decorate the school in the school colors: Staff or students can have fun decking the halls with colorful streamers, posters of the school mascot and balloons. Anything to bring the school colors into the halls.

Locker decorating contest: Whichever student’s locker shows the most school spirit can win a prize, like movie tickets or a pizza party.

Host a pep rally: Gather the student body into the gymnasium and talk about the pride you have in your school, upcoming events for the year, and a reminder that students should always feel comfortable speaking to staff members.

Sell high school apparel and spirit wear: What better way to show unity than gear that represents the school? High school t shirts, hoodies and other merchandise purchased from and sold through Rokkitwear give part of the profits right back to the school!

Promoting school unity with students and staff sets a positive tone for the school year. Students should always feel safe in school, and should always be aware that teachers, counselors and other administration are a resource they can use to discuss their concerns and seek guidance.

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