Free Printable First Day of School Signs for 2026-2027 (Plus Last Day Signs!)
These free printable first day of school signs are the easiest way to capture your kid’s big day, and they cover every grade from pre-K all the way through 12th. There are 6 cute designs, they’re updated for the 2026-2027 school year, and you can print one in about a minute. Best of all, the set includes matching last day of school signs too, so you can bookend the whole year and watch how much your kids grow.
First day of school pictures are always so much fun to go back and look at. It became a tradition for our family, and everyone loves a cute sign. The best part is that you always know exactly which school year the photo is from, so you can document everything right up to senior year.
For those celebrating a first day of kindergarten, don’t forget to grab these back to school handprint crafts. They’re updated for the current school year too, and the adorable signs make a great keepsake side by side.
Another thing we love to do at school time is a first and last day of school interview. It’s so much fun seeing what their favorite things are and how their answers change year to year. If you have younger kids, you have to see the 22 First Day of School Activities for Toddlers, Preschool, and Kinder, and our classroom scavenger hunt is another fun one for the first weeks of school.
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🌟What’s Included
This first day of school sign set comes in 6 different designs, all created for the 2026-2027 school year. There’s a sign for every grade level, from pre-K and kindergarten all the way up through middle school and high school.
The high school signs are extra special: instead of just listing the grade, they say freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior year, so they feel just right for your older kids. And because the set includes matching last day signs, you can snapshot both the beginning and the end of the year with the same cute look.
🚨Last Day of School Signs (Included Too!)
Don’t pack these away after the first day! Every download includes coordinating last day of school signs so you can capture the full school year start to finish.
Take a first day photo in August or September, then pull out the matching last day sign in May or June and snap the same pose. Side by side, those two pictures are the sweetest way to see how much your child changed in a single year. The set includes a last day of high school sign too, which makes for an emotional senior-year keepsake you’ll be so glad you saved.
✨Ways to Use Our Set of Free Printable First Day of School Signs
There are so many cute ways to use these signs:
The classic first day photo. Print the sign for your child’s grade, hand it to them, and tell them to smile big.
Frame it. Pop the sign into a simple frame to dress up the photo and make it feel a little more polished.
In the classroom. Teachers can get the whole class into the school spirit with a sign for a fun group or individual photo.
Send it to grandparents. A first day photo with a dated sign makes a free, heartfelt keepsake for grandma and grandpa.
Pair it with a handprint. Snap the photo next to a first day of school handprint craft for a keepsake that captures both their face and how small their hands still were.
📸First Day of School Photo Caption Ideas
Need a caption to go with that adorable photo? Here are a few easy ones to copy:
- “And just like that, she’s in [grade].”
- “Big day, big smile, big backpack.”
- “Ready to take on [grade] like a pro.”
- “From this tiny human to this whole kid. How?”
- “First day of [grade]. Last time I’ll catch her this small.”
Save your favorite, and feel free to tweak it to sound like you.
👇How to Download and Print
After subscribing, your first day signs arrive as a PDF straight to your email, with every grade from pre-K through twelfth, all created for the 2026-2027 school year.
Download the free printable sign of your choice based on the grade level your child is in.
Then print and start taking pictures!
💡Helpful Tips
- Use cardstock instead of regular copy paper so the signs look crisp and hold up for the photo.
- Want black and white signs? Just adjust your printer settings to grayscale before printing.
- No printer at home? Your local print shop or an online print service can run a copy, usually for very little.
- Check your ink levels and print quality settings before printing for the most vibrant colors.
- Print the last day sign at the same time and tuck it away so you’re not scrambling to find it in the spring.
- Laminate the signs if you want to reuse them for siblings or keep them looking fresh year after year.
What better way to celebrate the new school year than with an easy photo prop that doubles as a keepsake? Plus you get to choose from 6 cute designs you won’t find anywhere else.
What better way to celebrate the new school year than with this easy photo prop all while capturing a keepsake picture of your kids! It’s also a super easy way to whip up your own sign if you belong to the last minute moms club like me! Plus you get to choose from 6 cute designs that you don’t find anywhere else!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes! Just enter your name and email below and the printable PDF is sent straight to your inbox.
Every grade from pre-K and kindergarten through 12th grade. The high school signs also say freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior.
Yes. Every download comes with matching last day of school signs, so you can capture both ends of the school year.
They’re formatted for standard US Letter (8.5 x 11). For best results, print on cardstock.
Absolutely. Switch your printer to grayscale or black and white in the print settings before you print.
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