10 Practical School Staff Appreciation Gifts

This plantable pencil set allows staff members to stay connected to Mother Nature in the confines of the school. That’s right! Once they’ve finished doodling, they can bury the stubs and plant them to grow flowers, herbs, vegetables, and trees. The box comes with five sprout pencils that are biodegradable and made from sustainably sourced materials. 

School staff spend a crazy amount of time attending meetings, prepping, filing paperwork, cleaning, and organizing. So it’s no wonder most teachers, counselors, and secretaries forget to eat during the day.

Make their life easier with a delicious care package full of delicious cookies and snacks. It won’t make their workload any less overwhelming, but it’ll give them something to munch on when hunger strikes (which definitely helps!)

School staff members spend a lot of time at their desks, so office products are always welcomed. With this customized wooden desk sign, they’ll break into a smile, no matter how crazy the day gets. It comes with the quote, “Fixer of Everything” which definitely applies to anyone working at a school. 

As the gatekeeper of the school, secretaries provide admin support and several other duties, like answering phones, filing paperwork, and organizing meetings. So there aren’t many secretaries in the world who wouldn’t appreciate a little laughter during their hectic workweek.

Help them blow off some steam with this novelty Friends t-shirt. You can choose between black and dark heather gray, and it covers all sizes, from XS to 3XL. 

When you’re feeling hungry, there’s nothing like heading to the school cafeteria to pick up your favorite foods. And none of it would be possible without school lunch servers all over the country.

Not only do they feed nutritious meals to our hungry kiddos, but they do it with a smile on their face. With this adorable school lunch server keychain, they’ll be grinning from ear to ear throughout the week. 

It’s always nice to have a gift that allows staff members to pamper themselves after a long week. This appreciation set from Etsy features a handmade candle – which helps promote relaxation and reduce anxiety – a mason jar with matches, and a cute box with the quote “Thank you for all that you do.” You can also personalize it with their name for a little extra “oomph.” 

Sometimes, coffee doesn’t really do it anymore amidst the mass chaos of most school days. Between grading papers, running errands, and cooking lunch, sometimes you need something that keeps your energy levels high for a little longer.

Just chew three of these green tea gummies per day to increase productivity, mental alertness, and kick things into gear. They’re gluten-free and taste like pineapple punch. 

Help teachers and school staff members stay hydrated with this insulated water bottle. It’s spill-proof and comes with hourly reminders to make it easier to drink more water during the school day. Plus, you can make it more unique by personalizing it with their name and favorite font.  

Whether you’re looking to treat the secretary, principal, nurse, or school counselor, we could all use a gift that helps us manage our busy schedules. And with this inspirational calendar, planning the week will be a breeze. Just flip the pages day by day, and you’ll find inspirational quotes, self-reflection prompts, positive affirmations, and more. 

Perfect for the counselor, teacher, or school principal that never has time for a break, this mug warmer will make every sip of tea just as enjoyable as the first. The mug warmer comes with a smart gravity sensor switch that automatically turns on when a cup is placed on it, and off when it’s removed