Jostens Renaissance Education

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.

2018 JRNC

PREVIEW

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.

THE HARBOR

PREVIEW

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.

THE PULSE –

Student Recognition Survey.

Are there gaps between how students feel recognized & how adults feel they are recognizing them? The Pulse can help.

THE PULSE

INFO

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!

FEATURED STORIES

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NATIONAL RENAISSANCE STUDENT OF THE MONTH: MAY – NATALIE SILVA

This month’s National Renaissance Student of the Month is senior Natalie Silva from Vista Murrieta High School in California. Renaissance Hall of Fame member Steve Bollar […]

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NATIONAL RENAISSANCE STAFFULTY MEMBER OF THE MONTH: MAY – DEVIN PULLEN

This month’s National Renaissance Staffulty Member of the Month is Devin Pullen from Burlington City High School in New Jersey. Renaissance Hall of Fame member Steve […]

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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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MORNING HI FIVES

Create a positive vibe to kick off the day. Have students and staff at each door giving Hi Fives to everyone who enters.

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GYMNASIUM EVENTS

Students pay $1 to get out of class to participate in a gym event.

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PINNING CEREMONY

Create a feeling of belonging to the school community in the new class of students by having a pinning ceremony.

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HOMEWORK COMPLETION

Increase homework completion and recognize students who consistently turn in their homework with a prize incentive program.

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COLLEGE SIGNING DAY

Celebrate students that are continuing their education by having a college signing event.

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PARENTS RALLY

Set a positive tone at your staff meetings by getting things started with a monthly inspirational staff moment.

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RECOGNITION WITH FOOD

Provide food for certain support staff members to show that you appreciate their hard work.

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Recognition Discs

Provide personal and public recognition of character qualities you want to encouragein students.

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Mirror Clings

Place these clings in various locations around the school as a visual reminder to keep a positive attitude and share it with others through compliments and kind deeds.

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Pennant

Establish a “Staffulty All-Star” or “Student All-Star” recognition and provide this pennant as a visible award.

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Honorary Diploma

Allow graduating seniors to give an honorary diploma to any teacher or staff member throughout their school experience who has made an impact and helped them graduate.

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Color Me Grateful Postcards

Make it easy for students to write a meaningful message of thanks to an adult who made a difference, or for faculty and staff to express appreciation.

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Inspirational Stair Decals

Bring a splash of color and inspiration to your stairways

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Bulletin Board Awards

Have a competition among staffulty to decorate the bulletin boards to create a better school aesthetic.

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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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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 EXCHANGE

THE 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.

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