JOSTENS RENAISSANCE®
National Conference
The Jostens Renaissance National Conference is a one-of-a-kind experience that brings all educational stakeholders together with the focus of creating a positive school climate and culture. Connect with educators and students. Lift the Character of your school. Celebrate achievements.
The 2018 Jostens Renaissance National Conference will occur July 11 – 14 at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, FL.
THE HARBOR
Character Development. One Episode at a Time.
The Harbor by Jostens is a weekly online video series that builds character in students and culture on campus.
JOSTENS RENAISSANCE –
Find Your Grind Tour
A 46-city tour to give schools motivation and ideas to build a positive culture, led by Mike Smith, host of The Harbor by Jostens, and Renaissance Hall of Fame Member Dr. Phillip Campbell.
FEATURED STORIES
A Showcase for Climate and Culture
Jostens Renaissance® Education’s Featured Stories are here to highlight culture and climate current events, Renaissance stories from your school and insights from experts. Check back regularly to see Renaissance in action!
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NATIONAL RENAISSANCE STAFFULTY MEMBER OF THE MONTH: APRIL– ASHLEY LANGENDERFER
This month’s National Renaissance Staffulty Member of the Month is Ashley Langenderfer from New Albany High School in Ohio. Renaissance Hall of Fame member Steve Bollar […]
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NATIONAL RENAISSANCE STUDENT OF THE MONTH: APRIL– JANE HOLLIS POOVEY
This month’s National Renaissance Student of the Month is junior Jane Hollis Poovey from Decatur High School in Alabama. Renaissance Hall of Fame member Steve Bollar […]
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$235K in Scholarships Given on Tour
The following story was written by Michaell Gaspar, a sophomore at Cristo Rey High School in Minneapolis, who is in his second year as a Jostens […]
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NATIONAL RENAISSANCE STUDENT OF THE MONTH: MARCH – ISABELLE WRIGHT
This month’s National Renaissance Student of the Month is sophomore Isabelle Wright from Bureau Valley High School in Illinois. Renaissance Hall of Fame member Steve Bollar […]
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NATIONAL RENAISSANCE STAFFULTY MEMBER OF THE MONTH: MARCH – DEVON PEARRELL
This month’s National Renaissance Staffulty Member of the Month is Devon Pearrell from Jefferson High School in West Virginia. Renaissance Hall of Fame member Steve Bollar […]
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NATIONAL RENAISSANCE STAFFULTY MEMBER OF THE MONTH: FEBRUARY – GINGER REIJNERS
This month’s National Renaissance Staffulty Member of the Month is Ginger Reigners from Phillip Simmons High School in South Carolina. Renaissance Hall of Fame member Steve […]
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NATIONAL RENAISSANCE STUDENT OF THE MONTH: FEBRUARY – AARON ALMANZA
This month’s National Renaissance Student of the Month is 5th grader Aaron Almanza from Academy of Technology & Leadership At Saticoy (ATLAS Elementary School) in California. […]
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NATIONAL RENAISSANCE STUDENT OF THE MONTH: JANUARY – MARIAH HELM
This month’s National Renaissance Student of the Month is Mariah Helm from Monrovia High School in California. Renaissance Hall of Fame member Steve Bollar spoke to […]
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NATIONAL RENAISSANCE STAFFULTY MEMBER OF THE MONTH: JANUARY – AMY CHOSEWOOD
This month’s National Renaissance Staffulty Member of the Month is Amy Chosewood from North Hall High School in Georgia. Renaissance Hall of Fame member Steve Bollar […]
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NATIONAL RENAISSANCE STAFFULTY MEMBER OF THE MONTH: DECEMBER – DINAH GREENE
This month’s National Renaissance Staffulty Member of the Month is Dinah Greene from Orange Vista High School in California. Renaissance Hall of Fame member Steve Bollar […]
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NATIONAL RENAISSANCE STUDENT OF THE MONTH: DECEMBER – BRAIDEN JENKINS
This month’s National Renaissance Student of the Month is Braiden Jenkins from Carlisle High School in Arkansas. Renaissance Hall of Fame member Steve Bollar spoke to […]
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NATIONAL RENAISSANCE STAFFULTY MEMBER OF THE MONTH: NOVEMBER– JENNIFER BERNARDINI
This month’s National Renaissance Staffulty Member of the Month is Jennifer Bernardini from Belhaven Middle School in New Jersey. Renaissance Hall of Fame member Steve Bollar […]
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NATIONAL RENAISSANCE STUDENT OF THE MONTH: NOVEMBER – ALEX PECK
This month’s National Renaissance Student of the Month is Alex Peck from Bureau Valley High School in Illinois. Renaissance Hall of Fame member Steve Bollar spoke […]
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NATIONAL RENAISSANCE STAFFULTY MEMBER OF THE MONTH: OCTOBER – BETH MORGAN
Our first National Renaissance Staffulty Member of the Month is Beth Morgan from Lassiter High School in Georgia. Renaissance Hall of Fame member Steve Bollar spoke […]
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NATIONAL RENAISSANCE STUDENT OF THE MONTH: OCTOBER – MATTHEW KLEIN
Our first National Renaissance Student of the Month is Matthew Klein from LaSalle-Peru Township High School in Illinois. Renaissance Hall of Fame member Steve Bollar spoke […]
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BROADENING STUDENTS’ WORLDS
We live in a culture where the stereotype is of “breaking ties” as a key part of growing up and exploring the world. Young people are […]
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GREAT IDEA: TEACHERS’ INSPIRATION
The following was submitted by Tricia Phelps, Renaissance Adviser at Licking Valley High School in Newark, OH Over the past few months at Licking Valley High […]
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FUNDRAISING IDEA: MASTERS TOURNAMENT
Bureau Valley High School in Illiniois had a great fundraiser for Renaissance in their school – a Machine Shed Masters Tournament! The Machine Shed Masters is […]
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HELPING STUDENTS STAND UP FOR EACH OTHER
When we look back on our years in middle school and high school, most of us remember individuals who helped us solve problems, get things done […]
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Recognizing Staffulty
Principal Cris Turner at Bonney Lake High School is well aware of the importance of attendance when it comes to student success, stating that, “We also […]
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Styles for Students
Recognize and reward students for attendance and academic achievements.
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Theatre Awards
Recognize the theatre programs with a district-wide awards ceremony
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Sidewalk Chalk Messages
Set a positive tone at your staff meetings by getting things started with a monthly inspirational staff moment.
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A Compliment for Every Student
Set a positive tone at your staff meetings by getting things started with a monthly inspirational staff moment.
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Donut Decision Day
Recognize your graduating seniors for their postsecondary plans!
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School Board Appreciation
Recognize and thank your school board for all that they do.
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Inspirational Murals
Add color, life, and inspiration in your school.
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Department Themed Murals
Add color and life to the walls of your school!
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Senior Acceptance Wall
Encourage, promote, and recognize postsecondary opportunities for your seniors!
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Military Wall of Honor
Recognize graduates from your high school that serve in the military.
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Honor Roll Hand Prints
Create recognition and ownership for your students!
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Bring Your Own Banana
Put a fun, tasty twist on your staffulty meeting!
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Graduation Mural
Brand your school with graduation themed murals!
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Graduation Murals
Brand your school with the ultimate goal in mind: GRADUATION!!!
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Staffulty-of-the-Month Bowling Pin
Provide recognition for various staffulty members throughout the school year!
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Sidewalk Chalk
Create a fun, positive tone outside on your campus!
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School Entrance Signs
Increase school pride with entrance signs on your campus.
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Acceptance Letter Wall
Promote and recognize the future plans of your senior class.
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Color Run Fundraiser
Raise funds for your program and build community involvement.
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Write Your Story With Renaissance Script
Write your story with renaissance rally script
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IDEA EXCHANGE
Ideas That Will Impact Your School
Find ideas from schools across the country that will suit your Renaissance needs in our Idea Exchange. And then, take some of your own ideas and submit them for other Renaissance schools to see!
IDEA EXCHANGETHE RENAISSANCE STORE
Resources For Your Renaissance Program
Jostens Renaissance Education is committed to providing you with low-cost resources to help you enhance the culture and climate of your school. From reminders to students of their Commitment to Graduate® to posters to recognize your staffulty, the Renaissance store has everything you need.
SCHOOLWAY™
The Best Way to Stay Connected to Your School Community
SchoolWay is a faster, more reliable messaging option for safe, one-way school communication on mobile devices. Best of all, it’s free.
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