Students and parents across the country every year take time to recognize the people who help educate them, during Teacher Appreciation Week, which always falls the first full week of May. Today May 5 is the official Teacher Appreciation Day. Here at Kenwood High School, students and administration find meaningful ways to thank teachers for the work they do every day in the classroom.
Throughout the week, KHS administration planned something to show their appreciation every day of the week with treats and gifts. Some students expressed their appreciation through small gifts and cards to their most beloved teachers.
Teacher Appreciation Week exists because teachers across the country have sacrificed their time to
create engaging, unforgettable lessons to help bring students to success. Teachers spend hours preparing lessons, grading work, and helping students understand hard topics. Many students say teachers also help them outside of class by giving advice, encouragement, and support when school might feel overwhelming.
A Kenwood student, D’wan Morris said, “I have a good relationship with Ms. Thompson. I feel like I can go to her about anything going on in my mind and she listens and gives me advice.”
Teacher Appreciation Week reminds everyone that teachers do much more than teach lessons, they help shape students’ futures. Their patience, dedication and encouragement make a difference in the classroom and beyond.Mr. Burchett, a long time chemistry teacher at Kenwood spoke on what he thinks about Teacher Appreciation Week, explaining, “Teaching isn’t just about lessons and tests, it’s about helping students believe in themselves and realize they can do more than they think.”
Teachers play an important role in helping students succeed, academically and personally. Taking time to thank them shows how much their hard work matters. Sometimes, a simple “thank you” is enough to remind a teacher that the work they do truly makes a difference.
