Celebrate With These Unique Ideas

Invite custodians to story time

Invite your custodian to join your class on the carpet for story time! If they’d like to, they can even be the guest reader. Check out these 10 Books That Celebrate School Custodians to find the perfect read.

Create heartfelt thank-yous

Words of thanks really do mean a lot. Create individual cards, or work on a big version from each class instead. Be sure to express what makes your custodial staff extra special. Read this open letter to custodial staff for inspiration, then have students write their own.

Write them a book

Take things a step further by putting together a whole book of thank-you notes! Have each student write a note or draw a picture, then bind them together into one sweet gift.

Sign a banner

This big banner full of notes from kids and staff is easy to make and sure to make them smile!

Give them a social media shout-out

Feature their photos and maybe even a few fun facts about each custodian. Or show them in action, helping kids along their educational journey.

Craft a clever sign

How fun is this mini “Caution” sign, personalized for a custodian? These would be perfect for a class arts-and-crafts project.

Do a celebratory walk-through

Have students line the halls to cheer their custodians as they walk through! This is the kind of personalized touch that really shows staff members how valuable they are.

Deck the halls

Decorate the halls or the custodial office with signs, balloons, and other festive decorations. Let students get involved, since they’re the ones that really benefit from custodians’ hard work.

Decorate their door

Have kids decorate the door of the custodian’s room/closet with positive messages of how important the custodian is to them.

Create a certificate

Print a certificate they can hang on their wall to celebrate how much students and staff appreciate them. Include a picture for kids to color or room to draw their own.

Leave them notes

This is an easy way to celebrate National Custodian Day 2024, involving nothing more than some sticky notes! It only takes a minute or two to write a message that can really make someone’s day.

Give them a break

Ask if there are any daily tasks your students can do on National Custodian Day to give your cleaning staff a bit of a break!

Customize some cookies

Visit a local bakery and ask them to customize cookies for the special day with a custodian or cleaning theme.

Show them they’re your rock

This painted rock says so much! You could also paint a wall mural or decorate the sidewalks leading into the school.

Buy them lunch (or dinner)

Everybody loves a free meal! Be sure to ask what they’d like, and remember to accommodate dietary restrictions when necessary.

Custodian Hero Tee

This shirt is sure to make your custodial staff grin, while teachers will nod knowingly every time they see it.

Buy it: School Custodian Shirt

Chaos Coordinator Insulated Tumbler

When you stop to think about everything a custodian does each day, you realize they really are the ones that corral the chaos in your school buildings.

Buy it: Chaos Coordinator Insulated Tumbler

Work Belt Apron

Help them keep their favorite supplies handy wherever they are in the school. Personalize these strong work aprons using iron-on vinyl, or have them machine-embroidered for a special touch.

Buy it: Dickies Work Belt Apron

Custodian Mug

Fill this mug with candy or other treats, and tuck a Starbucks gift card inside to make a thoughtful National Custodian Day gift.

Buy it: Custodian Mug

Clear the Trail Custodian Shirt

This sweet message is also incredibly true. Custodians, we couldn’t do it without you!

Buy it: Clear the Trail Custodian Shirt