13 Back-to-School Rituals That No Longer Exist
Many once-common back-to-school traditions have quietly disappeared, replaced by modern habits and digital tools.
Many once-common back-to-school traditions have quietly disappeared, replaced by modern habits and digital tools.
These classic field trip spots were the go-to choices for schools everywhere, giving kids a break from class and a peek into the world beyond the chalkboard.
Some lunches were more than just food—they were playground currency. If you brought the right snack, you could trade your way to lunchtime glory. These legendary lunch items ruled the cafeteria like gold bars in a schoolyard stock market.
Before phones, students passed notes to share secrets, jokes, and feelings that would be way too risky to text today.
School fundraisers used to be big community events that brought neighbors, parents, and students together in ways you don’t see as often now.
Old yearbooks are full of trends that once seemed cool but now feel strange, overdone, or just uncomfortable.