We all know it – there are good school spirit days, and there are lame dress-up days. Students either go all out or don’t go out at all if they don’t like a theme. Whether you’re in charge of this year’s themes or you’re a student looking for some ideas on what to wear for your favorite school spirit day, stick around.
What Are School Spirit Days?
Spirit Week is typically an annual event in which students (and staff) dress up schoolwide according to different themes, usually lining up with a big event like homecoming or a state championship of some sort. These week-long events are epic photo ops for the yearbook and school newsletters, so the more involved people get, the better. That’s why it’s important to pick good themes for school spirit days.
Unique School Spirit Day Ideas
Lookalike Day – Students can dress as each other (think: twins, triplets, quadruplets, etc.) or like a character or celebrity. The options are pretty flexible here (and adhere to most of the reasonable dress codes) and don’t demand having a large friend group to pull it off. So, even our introverted students and faculty can figure something out with this theme, making it a different school spirit day than normal.
Hobby Day – This can also take on many forms. You can rep your hobby through accessories, like carrying a ball or a prop around all day, or in the form of a band or theater production shirt to show your interest in those fields. It allows for variety since everyone has different hobbies. This can also be a unique conversation starter among students and faculty, promoting social interactions that may not happen if they aren’t wearing their hobby on their sleeve. Instead of doing “Clubs Day” as a school spirit day, we recommend using this idea to cater to more niche hobbies that may not get a school-sanctioned club.
Classic School Spirit Day Ideas
Let’s go over some fan favorites, shall we? These are the themes that stand the test of time, as they are typically well liked across the board.
Lazy Day – Often called “PJ Day,” this day gives everyone a chance to wear their cozies. Since that seems to be the norm nowadays, this should be easy for everyone. Slippers, sweats, eye masks, stuffed animals, and fluffy robes will fill your campus on this day because students of all ages enjoy a day where they don’t really have to get ready. Expect a lot of ‘is it nap time?’ questions, though. This is easily the most popular school spirit day because everyone can participate without feeling a need to go out and find something new.
Crazy Day – Here’s another day that’s up for interpretation. Lots of schools limit this day to “Crazy Hair Day,” but we think the sky’s the limit when you call it “Crazy Day.” You’ll see funky, temporary colors and distracting styles that are typically discouraged, but it’s a pretty low-stress, low-budget, and universally liked day as far as school spirit days go.
College & Career Day – It’s as simple as it sounds. Have students dress up in gear for their dream school or job! We think it’s best to provide options since nowadays, the undergrad path isn’t for everyone! Technical colleges and certification programs exist, which is where career wear comes into play. It’s best to do this school spirit day theme in the fall since acceptances and rejections arrive in the spring. This could potentially be a touchy subject among students, especially if attending their dream school doesn’t play out as they wished.
School Spirit Day – The namesake of the affair is a classic for a reason. More often than not, everyone has come across a club, game day, or simple school spirit shirt during their time in your district. (If not, what a fun way to launch a new school spirit shirt design, right? Make it a schoolwide affair!). You can wear school colors, dress like your mascot, embrace the fun accessories – you name it! This is usually the last day of spirit week, so set it off with a bang, ESPECIALLY if you’re going straight to the game or match after school…
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