18 Great Gift Ideas for School Board Appreciation Month 2025
October 22, 2024
Every January, schools and communities celebrate School Board Appreciation Month to thank all those members and directors for their tireless, unpaid, and often unappreciated work throughout the year. Many individual districts also pick a specific week during the month to hold events, celebrate achievements, or find other ways to show their gratitude.
Whether you're part of the school district administration, the principal of a school, or the head of a parent-teacher organization, thank your school board for all the fundraising, decision-making and leadership they've shown to help strengthen education in your community. Crestline offers a wealth of affordable, useful, and unique gifts that can be imprinted with your school's logo or mascot and a message of thanks to both encourage school spirit and express your appreciation.
Check out these fun school board appreciation gift ideas:
1. 16 oz Relaxation Mug
When your district celebrates School Board Appreciation Week 2025, give your school board members a useful gift like this custom 16 oz coffee mug. These ceramic mugs are stylish, durable, and practical. Showcase your school logo on its glossy finish, helping your members and directors remember how much you appreciate them.
2. Truman Junior Portfolio
Help your school board members stay organized with this vinyl portfolio, completed with your school mascot imprinted on the front. A matching interior pen loop, brown felt lining, and 160 ivory-lined pages add to its usefulness and appearance.
3. Eddie Bauer® Full Zip Microfleece Jacket
If you’re looking for a high-quality school board appreciation idea, this premium fleece jacket may be the way to go. Made from polyester microfleece, this Eddie Bauer jacket will keep your members and directors looking sharp and staying warm.
4. Tranzip Recycled 17" Computer Backpack
Pair your appreciation gift with a message of environmental responsibility with this recycled computer backpack. A zippered front pocket includes an organizational panel and key fob while the main compartment features a padded 17" laptop sleeve. Two side water bottle pockets are available. Through a partnership with 1% For The Planet, one percent of sales are donated to environmental nonprofits.
5. 20 oz Basecamp® Mesa Tundra Bottle
Say “thank you school board members” with the Tundra bottle, which features a wide mouth and comes with both a flip-top straw lid and a screw-on lid with handle to fit any beverage needs. This rugged stainless steel sports water bottle is built to last, keeping drinks cold for 24 hours.
6. Wireless Ultra Sound Speaker & Device Charger
Everyone can use a wireless speaker and charger these days to keep all their devices ready-to-go. This wireless speaker features high-definition Bluetooth® 5.1 technology and is ready to pair with any Qi device for dynamic stereo sound for up to two hours.
7. Classic Certificate Holder
Simple, but elegant, this certificate holder showcases achievements with style. During School Board Appreciation Week 2025, recognize members and directors with special awards during an appreciation ceremony.
8. Broward Short Sleeve Polo
Imprint your school logo or mascot on this comfortable polo shirt. Your school board directors and members can wear it with pride at the next school event. Made of breathable 100% polyester, textured knit fabric, this shirt is snag-resistant, UV protected, and has a wicking finish.
9. Sami Sweet N' Salty Snack Sack
Your school board members will appreciate this recycled laminated sack filled with the perfect combination of sweet and salty treats including chocolate hazelnut filled cookies, peanut brittle crunch and an energizing nut free dark chocolate sea salt seed bar. Once the snacks are gone, recipients can carry up to six cans or other items in this reusable cooler.
10. 20 oz Two-Tone Himalayan Tumbler
If you’re looking for school board appreciation gift ideas, look no further than this sleek and stylish promotional tumbler. Featuring a powder-coated finish and double-wall insulation, these cups keep drinks hot or cold for hours.
11. Modern Sprout® Rooted Candle
Treat your school board to these lovely soy-blend scented candles nested in a matte-glazed ceramic vessel. Once the candle is consumed, they can plant the accompanying organic seed packet for ongoing pleasure.
12. Super Soft Sherpa Blanket
Keep your school board members warm this winter with this premium, custom soft blanket. Available in popular colors, this Sherpa blanket is ready and waiting for your school logo or mascot imprint.
13. Fold Up Chair W/ Bag
Extend School Board Appreciation Month 2025 throughout the year when you gift a handy outdoor chair. Members and directors can attend school sporting events in comfort with these custom folding chairs imprinted with your school logo.
14. 2500 mAh 3-in-1 Flip Power Bank
Help your school board stay powered up with the ultimate promo power bank for the modern world. Sleek and versatile, these power banks can charge almost any device with their dual Lightning and Micro USB connectors, or with a USB Type-C adaptor.
15. Junior Anywhere Utility Tote
This junior-sized tote bag is the perfect school board appreciation gift, helping your members and director carry key papers and other items to and from meetings.
16. Napa Stemless Wine Tumbler Set
Your school board members and directors will love this custom wine gift set that features two 12 oz vacuum-insulated double-wall Napa stemless wine tumblers. It's a great way to say thank you for all their work.
17. The ViceVersa Inverted Umbrella
Keep your school board dry on rainy meeting nights and in between with this custom inverted umbrella. Imprint your school logo or mascot to remind the community how much you appreciate your school board.
18. Arctic Zone® Repreve® 25-50 Can Expandable Cooler
This expandable cooler makes a perfect school board appreciation gift, holding up to 50 cans! Watch your imprinted school logo show up at all sorts of school sporting and club events, doing double duty in keeping students hydrated throughout the year.
Don’t let School Board Appreciation Month 2025 go by without showing your heartfelt appreciation for all your hard-working members and directors. Say thank you for all their contributions to your school and community with branded gifts.
