National Yearbook Week 2024

It’s back…National Yearbook Week 2024! National Yearbook Week is more than just a celebration; it’s an opportunity to bring your school community together and honor the creativity and effort that goes into capturing a year’s worth of memories.  So, let’s celebrate! Here are some fun and engaging ways to celebrate National Yearbook Week at your school:

HOST A YEARBOOK-THEMED SPIRIT WEEK
Turn the entire week into a celebration with a spirit week dedicated to yearbook themes. Each day could feature a different theme related to the yearbook, such as:

• Memory Lane Monday: Dress up in outfits representing different decades or eras.
• Throwback Tuesday: Wear clothes or accessories from your favorite past fashion trends.
• Wacky Wednesday: Have a fun, quirky dress-up day with mismatched clothes or outrageous accessories.
• Throwback Thursday: Share and recreate your favorite photos from past yearbooks.
• Fan Friday: Show off your yearbook pride with custom t-shirts or accessories.

CREATE A YEARBOOK TRIVIA CONTEST
Organize a trivia contest that tests students’ knowledge of past yearbooks and memorable school events. You can set up the contest during lunch periods or as an after-school activity. Offer small prizes for the winners to make it more exciting!

YEARBOOK STAFF APPRECIATION DAY
Dedicate a day to appreciating the hard work of your yearbook staff. Consider organizing a small ceremony or giving out awards and certificates to recognize their dedication. You could also create a video or slideshow showcasing their behind-the-scenes efforts.

HOST A YEARBOOK PHOTO CONTEST
Encourage students to submit their best school-related photos for a yearbook photo contest. Categories could include “Best Action Shot,” “Most Creative Pose,” or “Funniest Picture.” Display the winning photos in a special section of the yearbook or on a bulletin board in a prominent place.

YEARBOOK MEMORY WALL
Set up a memory wall where students can pin up their favorite yearbook photos, memorable quotes, or personal messages. This can be an interactive and nostalgic activity that helps students reminisce about their high school experiences.

SOCIAL MEDIA CELEBRATION
Leverage social media to spread the word about National Yearbook Week. Create posts featuring highlights from past yearbooks, share fun facts about the yearbook creation process, or conduct polls related to yearbook themes. Encourage students to use a specific hashtag to share their yearbook-related photos and stories.

YEARBOOK-THEMED GAMES & ACTIVITIES
Organize some yearbook-themed games and activities, such as:

• Yearbook Scavenger Hunt: Hide clues related to yearbook content around the school and have students search for them.
• Yearbook Bingo: Create bingo cards with yearbook-related phrases or themes and play during lunch or a class period.

DIY YEARBOOK CRAFT STATION
Set up a craft station where students can create their own yearbook-themed accessories, like custom bookmarks or decorated photo frames. This can be a fun way for students to get creative and express their yearbook spirit.

HIGHLIGHT THE YEARBOOK IN A SCHOOL ASSEMBLY
Use school assemblies as a platform to showcase the yearbook’s creation process, highlight student contributions, and share some exciting previews of the upcoming yearbook. This can help build anticipation and appreciation among the student body.

CELEBRATE WITH FRIESENS!
Post a picture of your team on social media taking part in a National Yearbook Week initiative and share it with us by tagging @friesensyearbook and #FriesensYearbookWeek.  Your team will have a chance to win a Party in a Basket, including a JBL Bluetooth speaker and a pizza lunch on us!