Staff appreciation doesn’t have to be expensive to make a significant impression. St. Patrick High in Quebec drew red hearts, that...

Emerald High School now has a new game-day tradition called “My Jersey. Your Impact.” For each home game, senior football players select...

Every Thursday is Thoughtful Thursday in my classroom. During the week, students are encouraged to notice the thoughtful things their...

Crescent 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...

Using paper bricks, Fraser High School built a wall of pride in their front foyer that recognized the outstanding efforts of clubs,...

Each month when the staff meeting agenda is sent out, Clayton Heights Secondary also sends out a Microsoft form called the Staffulty...

Just 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...

New Student Breakfast:    Most schools attempt to recognize new students at the beginning of the school year, but with semesters there is...

Great Oak High School recognizes their scholar athletes with a certificate and Skittles. The bag of candy may sound a bit juvenile, but...

Scott Thompson from Bow Valley High had some fun and frustration with the virtual world of education and handed out some awards for...

In May of each school year, Kennebecasis Valley High Renaissance sells “Kiss a Grad Goodbye’s” to students and staff. A “Kiss a Grad...

Have 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...

Brent Dickson, from Centennial in Calgary, uses candid shots of his student leaders to highlight quotes and character traits. Put these...

Student leaders create a lot of activities which put stress on a building and its caretakers. Take the time to thank the custodians by...

Recognize the students who have perfect attendance with a bit of donut therapy. Each month, have a “Donut be Absent” moment for those who...

There are staff members who should be recognized for their tireless efforts at your school – so recognize them with a tire award painted...

Nothing is better than winning a chocolate chip cookie to start your day. At EDSS, all of the names of the students, staff and support...

Although it is well-intentioned, the healthy schools initiative is hard on those easy chocolate and candy thank you’s that you can put in...

Fun new staff appreciation idea. Stack a bunch of Hershey kisses and make them into a pencil. Thx to Ms. Lowey’s  leadership class for...

The senior administration in a modern secondary school is usually so busy dealing with the negative issues and paperwork that confront...