1 minRecognition and AwardsWe love you because . . .Staff appreciation doesn’t have to be expensive to make a significant impression. St. Patrick High in Quebec drew red hearts, that...
1 minRecognition and AwardsMy Jersey – Your ImpactEmerald High School now has a new game-day tradition called “My Jersey. Your Impact.” For each home game, senior football players select...
1 minRecognition and AwardsThoughtful ThursdaysEvery Thursday is Thoughtful Thursday in my classroom. During the week, students are encouraged to notice the thoughtful things their...
1 minRecognition and AwardsSocial Media Welcome to New StaffCrescent Heights High in Medicine Hat uses their social media to welcome new staff to the school. It is a great way to let people know...
1 minMural IdeasWall of PrideUsing paper bricks, Fraser High School built a wall of pride in their front foyer that recognized the outstanding efforts of clubs,...
1 minRecognition and AwardsStaffulty AwardsEach month when the staff meeting agenda is sent out, Clayton Heights Secondary also sends out a Microsoft form called the Staffulty...
1 minRecognition and AwardsClass of the DayJust prior to a major marking period or at the end of first or second semester, teachers are invited to nominate a class for their hard...
1 minRecognition and AwardsSecond Semester WelcomeNew Student Breakfast: Most schools attempt to recognize new students at the beginning of the school year, but with semesters there is...
1 minRecognition and AwardsSkittles for ScholarsGreat Oak High School recognizes their scholar athletes with a certificate and Skittles. The bag of candy may sound a bit juvenile, but...
1 minRecognition and AwardsThe ZoomiesScott Thompson from Bow Valley High had some fun and frustration with the virtual world of education and handed out some awards for...
2 minGrad EventsKiss a Grad GoodbyeIn May of each school year, Kennebecasis Valley High Renaissance sells “Kiss a Grad Goodbye’s” to students and staff. A “Kiss a Grad...
1 minRandom Acts of KindnessThank You ThursdaysHave a schedule that organizes a different school team or club to host a “Thank You Thursday” snack table in the main office or teacher’s...
1 minRecognition and AwardsHighlight Leaders from Your SchoolBrent Dickson, from Centennial in Calgary, uses candid shots of his student leaders to highlight quotes and character traits. Put these...
1 minRecognition and AwardsCustodian AppreciationStudent leaders create a lot of activities which put stress on a building and its caretakers. Take the time to thank the custodians by...
1 minRecognition and AwardsDonut be AbsentRecognize the students who have perfect attendance with a bit of donut therapy. Each month, have a “Donut be Absent” moment for those who...
1 minRecognition and AwardsTireless Teacher of the MonthThere are staff members who should be recognized for their tireless efforts at your school – so recognize them with a tire award painted...
1 minRandom Acts of KindnessCookie of the DayNothing is better than winning a chocolate chip cookie to start your day. At EDSS, all of the names of the students, staff and support...
1 minRandom Acts of KindnessHealthy Thank You to StaffAlthough it is well-intentioned, the healthy schools initiative is hard on those easy chocolate and candy thank you’s that you can put in...
1 minRandom Acts of KindnessJust Write TreatFun new staff appreciation idea. Stack a bunch of Hershey kisses and make them into a pencil. Thx to Ms. Lowey’s leadership class for...
1 minRecognition and AwardsAdmin BreakfastThe senior administration in a modern secondary school is usually so busy dealing with the negative issues and paperwork that confront...