Printable First Day of School Signs (Updated for 2024-2025)
Back to school time is drawing near, so it’s time for printable first day of school signs! These school photo signs and the matching last day of school signs have been updated for the 2024-2025 school year, or get the editable first day of school sign to use year after year.
Don’t miss the other printable first and last day of school signs here as well, plus our favorite easy first day of school traditions.
2024-2025 Printable First Day of School Signs
Hi Remodelaholics! For those who don’t know me, my name is Michelle and I’m the editor of a creative lifestyle blog called Elegance & Enchantment and I also run a stationery/print shop called Enchanted Prints. Regular readers, you may remember some of the recent projects I’ve shared including these BBQ Invitations and the Art Prints I designed for #deckthewalls week.
While I’m sad that we will be saying goodbye to summer in the coming months, I’m excited to share some new download printables that will make going back to school just a little more fun for the new school year.
I’m all about documenting every moment and take entirely too many photos. Am I the only one who is constantly pushing the limits of their phone storage?
While I don’t have kiddos of my own, if I did, you better bet that the first day of school would turn into a full on photoshoot. Maybe it’s better that I don’t…my kitty cats already hate me for taking so many photos of them!
For those of you who do have kids heading back to school next month, and plan on getting snap happy with your camera, these signs will make the perfect addition to those first day of school pictures.
I’ve set you up with a set of 16 different printables, to cover everything from the first day of preschool through middle school to 12th grade of high school. The PDF file also includes a homeschool option, plus a reader suggested that the first day of school is the first day of freedom for parents, so I added that as well!
AND, by popular demand, with the year editable file, I’ve included a bonus file that includes another 14 classes/schools for a total of 30 options! (See the full list of what’s included with your purchase here.)
Each sign is set up to print these black and white signs on 8.5 x 11 paper. Pre-filled signs for the current year include crop lines for an 8×10 print to pop in a photo frame; year-editable signs are full-page printables (no trimming) to fit in a document frame.
Download the 2024-2025 first day of school signs and last day of school signs, or year-editable versions HERE.
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Want to include your child’s name and teacher’s name?
Use these printable infographic school signs instead! Try the classic colorblock style (in 7 colors) or the colorful confetti style printable first day of school sign.
Both first day of school signs include your child’s name and child’s grade, plus age, school or teacher, and future career aspirations for “when I grow up”.
(PS: Get the matching birthday sign to include all their favorite things!)
More fun first day of school printables
From the first day of kindergarten to their freshman and senior years — make first day of school photos easy with these other first day signs. Your posterity will appreciate it… someday.
First Day of School Chalkboard Sign
No chalk markers needed for this printable school chalkboard sign!
Printable First Day of School Flag
This cutout triangle flag pennant sign is SO cute — just cut out and tape to a ribbon. A great first day of school sign for a classroom banner or a group photo prop.
Academic Ribbon First Day of School Sign
This ribbon banner and laurel wreath first day of school sign has me ready to pull out the crayons and rulers and sharpen my pencil! AND you can get the editable version to enter your own grade level if you want.
First Day of School Bunting Sign
This simple letter board style sign is great for all ages and grades — even your teen who is too cool for school.
Printable Photo Prop Signs
New this year — you can also print matching milestone signs for birthdays, pregnancy, and baby’s first year! Such a fun an easy photo prop for memorable photo’s.
First Day of School Sign Printable FAQs
How long does it take to get my first day of school sign?
It’s okay if school starts tomorrow (or in an hour) — all our PDF school signs are delivered direct to your email within moments of ordering!
Which grades are included in the printable first day of school signs?
All of our school sign sets include all of the grades in both first AND last day of school signs to make it simple and easy.
- Preschool
- Pre-K
- Kindergarten
- 1st Grade / First Grade
- 2nd Grade / Second Grade
- 3rd Grade / Third Grade
- 4th Grade / Fourth Grade
- 5th Grade / Fifth Grade
- 6th Grade / Sixth Grade
- 7th Grade / Seventh Grade
- 8th Grade / Eighth Grade
- 9th Grade / Ninth Grade
- 10th Grade / Tenth Grade
- 11th Grade / Eleventh Grade
- 12th Grade / Twelfth Grade
- plus some bonuses, including first day of school and first day of homeschool, depending on the design
How do I print the first day of school sign I want?
Each PDF file download is formatted for your home printer (8.5×11 letter size paper) and includes ALL the grades (or is editable to type in the grade), so all you have to do is click print,
We recommend printing on cardstock (worth the little extra cost!) and a color printer if you have one. You can also print at a local print shop or office store.
Want to save on color ink? Print these all black and white first day of school signs:
- modern sign (reader favorite!)
- colorblock infographic sign (in gray)
- chalkboard sign
- pennant flag sign
- bunting sign
How do I edit the editable signs?
The editable first day of school signs will show the editable fields when opened in Adobe Reader. (Be sure it’s Adobe Reader — other PDF programs usually don’t show the font correctly or let you edit!)
Our editable sign options are the
- Modern Black and White School Signs (school year is editable)
- Academic Ribbon School Sign (grade and school year are editable)
- Colorblock Infographic School Sign (edit the grade, school year, child’s name and age, school/teacher name, and future career plans)
- Confetti Infographic School Sign (edit the grade, school year, child’s name and age, school name, and future career plans)
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Plus, see more styles of first day of school signs here
or check out Michelle’s additional editable school signs here.
I’d absolutely love to see these signs in action on Instagram! Make sure to tag your photos with #enchantedprints #imaremodelaholic or share your pictures here. Thanks!
Check out this adorable photo from our reader, Brianna! Thank you for sharing!
Looking for even more printables to get you ready for back to school? Click on the thumbnails below to see more. Look forward to seeing you again next month!
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More easy printables:
- Family Name Carved Birch Tree Art
- “What A Difference a Day Makes” Custom Date Art
- Editable Cleaning Binder Pack
Michelle is a designer and writer who has been sharing content online and inspiring fellow creatives for over a decade.
Through her blogs, Elegance and Enchantment, Michelle Hickey Design, and show, A Podcast for Creatives, you'll find all of the inspiration and encouragement you need to grow and thrive as a modern creative.
When she’s not working you can find Michelle exploring new cities, likely in search of beautiful typography and baked goods. Originally a New Yorker, Michelle now calls Northeast Florida home, where she lives with her husband and adorable kitties.
Hi! I know this is an old post, but do you by chance plan to make a 2021-2022 version of your first day of school signs?
Yes! They are all available here in the shop — I am just slow on updating the years in this blog post! https://shop.remodelaholic.com/collections/printable-back-to-school-photo-signs