Nebraska’s outstanding educators deserve gratitude year-round, but there’s no better time to remind them how valued and supported they are than Teacher Appreciation Week (May 2 — 6).

Here are some fun and simple ways to show your thanks this Teacher Appreciation Week.

Take a moment to send a note of gratitude to those who have inspired, empowered, and supported you. Download our thank you letter template and either print it out OR fill it out virtually and email it! Don’t forget to share it online with the hashtag #ilovepublicschools.

Submit a story on our site about an educator you admire and it could potentially be featured on our social media! Whether you know an educator from your time in school, from your child’s school, or because they’re a friend or colleague, tell us how they’ve positively impacted those around them.

Your school administrators or PTO group may already have something up their sleeve for the week but could need some extra hands to make it happen. Reach out to leaders at your school and find out how you can help them celebrate. 

Even once the week is over, volunteering at your local school is a great way to show your support for public education. Volunteering opportunities are unique to each school, so give yours a call to see how you can best help.

Teachers and students alike have tackled changes to their learning environment, lesson plans, and objectives to make learning a success. Unfortunately, not everyone is on the same playing field.

Share your support for the hard-working teachers across the state by helping them provide for their students. Donor’s Choose and Amazon wishlists create a simple, donation method. Teachers ask for help fulfilling supplies for a specific project or activity and donors can choose which items to donate. 

Simply select a teacher, browse the items they need for their classroom and choose one or two to send their way. Whether it’s wipes, flashcards, or fidget tools, your gift will make a difference in the lives of teachers and students alike.

Below is a private Facebook group you can join to ​‘Adopt a Teacher’ and check out multiple Amazon Wishlists from Nebraska educators.

In communities across Nebraska, schools are taking on the challenges of poverty and there are necessary line items that fall outside of the taxpayer funds. A great way to help schools meet these needs is to donate to a school’s general fund or to a local public school foundation that works with schools to allocate funds to specific programs and events. 

Find a school in your area or select a public school foundation below to donate and provide extra support for families and students.

Alliance Public Schools Foundation
Beatrice Educational Foundation
Bellevue Public Schools Foundation
Blair Community Schools Foundation
Central High School Foundation
Crete Public Schools Trust
Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation, Inc.
Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools
Grand Island Education Foundation
Hastings Public Schools Foundation
Holdrege Public Schools Foundation
Kearney Public Schools Foundation
Maywood Public School Foundation
Millard Public Schools Foundation
Norfolk Public Schools Foundation
Norris School District Education Foundation
North Platte Public Schools Foundation Inc
Northwest Educational Foundation
Omaha Schools Foundation
Papillion-LaVista Schools Foundation
Ponca Community Education Foundation
Ralston Schools Foundation
School District of Columbus Foundation, Inc.
Westside Community Schools Foundation

Send an important educator in your life something to brighten their day with a little help from us! Now through May 9, take 15% off any order from our store with code THANKU15 

Order early so your gift arrives in time for Teacher Appreciation Week.