Leadership Development
An effective leadership team is a core to the success of Love Our Schools Day! This team helps keep the planning for Love Our Schools Day moving forward and works to keep the needs of the school at the front of the conversation.
Build Your Team
School Point Person
Who naturally rallies the troops and always seems to get stuff done? Is there one person who stands out, or a team of 2 or 3 who work well together?
Community Hero
Is there a key community partner from a local business, church, or club, with whom the school has a great relationship and works to support where needed?
Facilities Manager
The FM is critical to the success of Love Our Schools Day since these projects can support their workload and campus needs. Allow them to flex their time so that they can be present on the school project day!
Project Leader
This may be the School Point Person, Community Hero, Parent Organization Member, or anyone who the group chooses. They are responsible for a specific project, manage the supplies and details, and lead a team on the school project day!
Identify Love Our Schools Day Projects
To identify school project goals, it helps to start with three things:
- School Goals
- Community Resources
- Time Line
Get Involved
Join Our Village
Doing this alone is impossible; it takes all of us working together to make a difference.
Love Our Schools Day
Become a Part of Love Our Schools Day 2026
Are you a local school with a project? Love Our Schools Day is a project-based volunteer day when the community can roll up their sleeves at a local school and make a difference where it is needed most whether it is planting a garden, painting a classroom, or fixing up a playground. Complete the interest form to get involved!
Classroom to Career Workshop
You’re invited to the Classroom to Career Workshop on September 10th!
Join education and industry leaders for an experience where partnerships form, ideas flow, businesses tap into future growth and students are connected from the classroom to cutting edge career pathways!
In the work we do with educators and the community partners who rally around them, we get to witness the beautiful, often quiet work of everyday leaders who show up every single day to build Arizona`s future.
It`s work taken on by the kind of leaders who don`t ask for accolades or applause—they just enjoy knowing that what they do helps kids reach their dreams.
In these stories, we`re reminded that the best outcomes for kids happen when a village shows up...
💛 a teacher says, "I believe in you"
💛 a superintendent clears the path
💛 a principal rallies people together
💛 a student steps up to help their peers
💛 a community partner picks up the phone to say, "how can I help?"
Every role matters.
We know you`ve witnessed stories like this, too...
That`s why we want to hear from you!
The nomination deadline for the Champions of Education Awards is next week, March 20th. Let us know who deserves the spotlight this year! (Link in bio!)
A little encouragement can go a long way!
Share a positive affirmation with an educator or leader who has made a difference in your local school or community, and let`s spread the love!
Then, consider nominating them for a Champions of Education Award! (link in bio)
Dawn Gerundo shares what it was like to be nominated for a Champions of Education Award last year. You can encourage someone like Dawn with your nomination, too!
Who deserves an award this year for the difference they`re making in our schools and communities?
Tell us all about them! (Link in bio)
The Washington Elementary School District CAFE was a packed house!
This CAFE celebrated partnership in pursuit of impact. As table discussions commenced, the energy in the room was palpable; leaders came ready to take action, listening intently for goals, planning support for testing, teacher appreciation, and even Love Our Schools Day next fall - a favorite of district principals.
In the words of Principal Pallagi,
“The impact is not just in what they build or give, but how they make students feel. Our students see adults who choose them, choose their school, invest in their future, and it tells the students that you matter.”
#ItTakesAVillage
Last month, four districts gathered together for a CAFE gathering, where students held the leadership spotlight, reminding us of the powerful impact we have when we come together to empower kids to dream and accomplish those dreams.
One of the highlights was hearing Andrew Brown read his poem:
”You can’t level up in a room that’s comfortable in staying the same. If your friends laugh at your goals, you’ll shrink yours. If they push you higher, you’ll surprise yourself. You are only as steady as the people holding your ladder.”
Andrew concluded, “You guys are the ones holding our ladder.”
#ItTakesAVillage