It’s not a secret that administrators and teachers are leaving schools at a high rate. More than ever, school Culture and Climate is key to attracting…

Have your principal (or other administration Staffulty member) send a “Monday Memo” to communicate all of your school’s Renaissance initiatives to students and Staffulty using a…

Host a Back to School BBQ Bash to bring together your entire school community (Staffulty, students, parents, and community partners) for a night of fun, and…

Bring together students involved in the many clubs and organizations at your school by hosting a Club Cookie Exchange – a great way to celebrate all…

Invite your school community to bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets to your school’s green space on the first Friday of each month for Lunch on…

Recognize student’s accomplishments for a variety of activities by creating a symbol for each activity and posting it on the students’ lockers. School type: High School…

Looking for some new dress up days that you can do at your school? Check out the list below for ideas where you can go all…

How do students in your school find out about student groups or clubs? Make a fun event out of the search for new participants by holding…

EVERYONE in your school can participate in this creative venture. And that’s an easy recipe for building a lasting sense of inclusion and camaraderie. Activity goal:…

We’ve all seen it. We’ve all felt it. And we know it works, but it’s easy to forget how effective it is for motivation and building…

Use Renaissance to build on the positive things happening at your school. Hear Tina’s perspective on how she does it at the elementary school level in…

Respect + Recognize + Reward + Reinforce + Relationships = Results™ Goal: Create an exceptional school culture by using the The Jostens Renaissance Results Formula 1. Identify…

Harbor Homeroom can support SEL and help you discover more student leaders on your campus than you ever imagined. School type: High School Activity goal: Implement…

With a timer counting down, how many ideas can Steve Bollar give? He’ll be sorry if he takes too long! One minute. 60 seconds . Ideas…

Reinforce a sense of fun and camaraderie by having the entire Staffulty dress in an unexpected way on a designated day. Even costume skeptics can be…

Creating a positive climate on your campus can start with something as easy as High-Five Fridays! Educator Melissa Skinner adds a fun twist that makes it…

Provide free laundry services for students who may not have access to a washer and dryer at home. Renaissance students wash, dry and fold the clothing…

Make the first day of school even more fun by creating a photo backdrop with photo props for students and Staffulty to take pictures all day.…

Build school-wide involvement and positive interactions between students and Staffulty through Trick or Treating activity. School type: Middle School, High School Activity goal: Build school-wide involvement…

Welcome students as they arrive on the first day of school with applause and cheers from the school staff. School type: Elementary, Middle School, High School…

Students are often the first to know when another student is having a rough day or could use a little extra attention. These cards give them…

Parents and other adult volunteers are critical to making your school’s activities run smoothly. Be sure to show them how much you appreciate their donations of…

Encourage new students to get to know the adults in your school by having conversations about an interesting aspect of their lives. School type: Middle School and High…

New students need a little extra time to find their way around the school and understand expectations. These cards are an easy way to show them…

Create a connection between athletics and academics by rewarding the varsity team with the highest in-season GPA. School type: High School Activity goal:Create a strong connection between…

Build classroom community by writing an encouraging message to students on the day of an important test or presentation they have been working hard on. School…

Put together packets filled with supplies that will help students prepare and perform well on state exams or other tests. School type: Elementary School, Middle School, High…

Tell a joke during morning announcements to set a positive tone for the rest of the day. School type: Elementary School, Middle School, High School Activity goal: Start…

Create a positive vibe to kick off the day. Have students and staff at each door giving Hi Fives to everyone who enters. School type: K-12…

Create a feeling of belonging to the school community for the new class of students by having a pinning ceremony. School type: High School Activity goal: Welcome…

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…

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…

A fun ceremony that celebrates the accomplishments of the graduating class and the advancement of underclassmen from one grade to the next. School type: Elementary School, Middle…

Set the tone of your school as a welcoming, fun place where everyone belongs. School type: K-12 Activity goal: Welcome students to campus with positive messages…

A great way to display your positive culture in the hallways School type: K-12 Activity goal: Show your students some recognition easily and inexpensively Submitted by: Jostens…

Recognize and thank your school board for their contributions to making your school a better place. School type: K-12 Activity goal: Provide recognition and thanks to your…

Add some energy and fun to a rainy day. School type: K-12 Activity goal: Set a positive tone on a rainy day Submitted by: Steve Bollar

Help your students celebrate the end of the semester or school year with a movie night! School type: 9-12 Activity goal: Host a fun, safe event for students…

An activity to help your staff and faculty ensure all students feel connected. School type: MS, HS Activity goal: Identify your “invisible” students so you can ensure all…

A great way to recognize students and staffulty during their birthday month. School type: K-12 Activity goal: Provide recogntion for all students and staffulty members. Submitted by: Tara…

A great way to honor and recognize a very special group of students in your building with an adapted prom night, creating a night they will…

Students can sell “Test Care Packages” during lunch to any student that wants to give a little motivation to a friend during busy testing times of…

Empower students and staff by turning name calling into something positive. School type: Elementary School Activity goal: Encourage positive behavior Submitted by: Tina Dietrich, Fountain Woods Elementary, NJ  

A great way to get all students to care about their attendance. Because it matters!   School type: High school, middle school Activity goal: Recognize and…

A good example of a creative reward for good behavior: VIP, home-style seating at varsity games. School type: High School Activity goal: Encourage positive behavior Submitted by:…

Give students Attendance Bucks for good attendance. Allow them to use those bucks to enter a drawing for various prizes. For even more fun, allow teachers…

It’s not always easy to know where to start, but educators have been using Renaissance ideals for decades. The following are some great tips to keep…

A good early step in starting Renaissance at your school is to form a Renaissance Committee. School type: K-12 Activity goal: Create a committee for Renaissance…