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Student Appreciation Week
For the last four-ish years, HMS has hosted a Student Appreciation Week to celebrate our students. It’s typically a spirit week that...
May 1, 20241 min read
Well Read = Well Fed
Lester B. Pearson High in Calgary has a unique way of feeding the reading IQ of their school. Once 1000 reviews are received, a well-read...
Mar 7, 20241 min read
Appreciate the Invisible Helpers
The Hartland Huskies in New Brunswick take the time to thank their educational assistants. This simple acknowledgement makes everyone...
Feb 13, 20241 min read
Coffee House Study Night
Studying for tests and exams is more fun with friends. Add some coffee and hot chocolate and people will start acing the experience. Hope...
Jan 23, 20241 min read
C.O.W. – Citizen of the Week
Waterloo Oxford in Baden, Ontario, is proud of their rural roots. They recognize their Citizen(s) of the Week by letting the recipients...
Oct 29, 20231 min read
Introduce Your Staff
Students should know something about your staff beyond their contributions in the classroom. A simple poster with great graphics from...
Oct 29, 20231 min read
Inktober
Take the opportunity to celebrate the arts in your school with Inktober. Lord Beaverbrook High in Calgary used this to feature the fine...
Oct 29, 20231 min read
Proud of Pride
KCI showed their Pride colours in support of youth and people in their community. It's easy to decorate a large area with supplies from...
Jun 9, 20221 min read
Punch a Cup
How to stretch $100 into – prize for EVERYONE…4 of these cups have $25 gift cards in them, the rest have mini chocolate bars! As everyone...
Dec 3, 20211 min read
Suess on the Loose
Chattanooga High School has been implementing a “Seuss on the Loose” project for over 15 years. Leadership students travel in teams to...
Dec 2, 20211 min read
We 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...
Oct 23, 20211 min read
My Jersey – Your Impact
Emerald High School now has a new game-day tradition called “My Jersey. Your Impact.” For each home game, senior football players select...
Oct 14, 20211 min read
Thoughtful Thursdays
Every Thursday is Thoughtful Thursday in my classroom. During the week, students are encouraged to notice the thoughtful things their...
Sep 17, 20211 min read
Social Media Welcome to New Staff
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...
Jun 27, 20211 min read
Self-Care Jar
Instead of looking at Self-Care as an event that happens once a week or so for you, and we share on social media; what if self-care...
May 7, 20211 min read
Staff Gala
In December, on the Thursday and Friday the week before Christmas break, KVHS had a Staff Gala. Three weeks before the event, staff...
Apr 30, 20211 min read
Make a Statement with your Murals
The Rams of Stonewall Collegiate in Manitoba are reminded each time they enter their gym that impossible is not a fact. Your gym is a...
Apr 29, 20211 min read
Celebrate History Every Day
This is a great mural at Digby High that celebrates Black History every day. History in the hallway brings it home for all peoples. Use...
Apr 16, 20211 min read
Sanitation Stations
A John Caldwell School student taking the Global Competencies 120 class worked diligently to place “Sanitation Stations” in our...
Apr 13, 20211 min read
Staff Bitmoji Competition
St. Peter’s Catholic Secondary in Barrie challenged their Staff teams to participate in the Staff Bitmoji Challenge. The following is...
Mar 25, 20212 min read
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