10 Bulletin Board Displays That Marked Each Holiday
Here's a fun look back at the colorful classroom bulletin boards that brought every holiday to life.
- Chris Graciano
- 2 min read
School bulletin boards weren’t just decorations. They were seasonal markers that told you what holiday was around the corner. Teachers used cutouts and clever themes to make classrooms feel festive. Here are 10 bulletin board displays that marked each holiday.
1. Valentine’s Day Hearts Everywhere
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Pink and red hearts covered the board, often with student names written inside. Cupids, arrows, and lace borders made the theme unmistakable.
2. St. Patrick’s Day Shamrocks
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Green shamrocks and pots of gold filled the board every March. Sometimes a rainbow stretched across with a cheerful leprechaun smiling at the end.
3. Easter Egg Hunt Boards
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Teachers decorated with colorful eggs hidden among spring grass cutouts. Students sometimes added their own designs to the mix.
4. Fourth of July Fireworks (Summer School Edition)
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Though not every classroom was in session, summer programs often used fireworks boards. Bursts of red, white, and blue stars exploded across the display.
5. Halloween Pumpkin Patch
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Smiling pumpkins, spooky bats, and black cats covered the October board. Some classes added student artwork with hand-drawn jack-o’-lanterns.
6. Thanksgiving Turkey Feathers
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Every board seemed to feature a giant turkey with feathers made from student cutouts. Kids wrote what they were thankful for on each feather.
7. Winter Snowflake Scenes
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December boards often showed snowy landscapes, with snowmen, mittens, and paper snowflakes. The white-and-blue color scheme set the mood for the season.
8. Christmas Tree Boards
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A decorated tree filled the board with ornaments made by students. Garland, stars, and paper presents at the bottom completed the look.
9. New Year’s Sparkle Displays
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Countdown clocks, glittering “Happy New Year” banners, and shiny cutouts filled January boards. Teachers often used metallic paper for extra shine.
10. Valentine’s Day Revisited (February Overlap)
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Since February was short, teachers often doubled down on hearts, candy cutouts, and pink borders. It stood out as one of the most consistent holiday bulletin boards.