As summer starts to wind down, schools, churches, and parent-teacher organizations are already gearing up for the busy back-to-school season. From first-day excitement to welcome events and fundraisers, having the right back-to-school printing materials on hand is key to starting the year strong—and stress-free.
At John the Printer, we help educational and community organizations across Middle Tennessee (and beyond!) check off their to-do lists with custom, affordable, high-quality back-to-school printing solutions.
Here’s your back-to-school print checklist—with ideas that are timely, practical, and guaranteed to make an impact!
Must-Have Print Materials for Schools & PTOs
1. Welcome Packets for Students & Parents
Make that first impression count!
Includes:
- Custom folders
- Orientation handouts
- School maps
- Bell schedules
- Dress code / code of conduct
2. Event Flyers & Posters
From Meet-the-Teacher Night to Book Fairs and Fall Carnivals, you’ll want to spread the word early and often.
Printed flyers, lawn signs, and posters make it easy to promote your events both in school and in the community.
3. Branded School Spirit Gear
Let the kids show off their school pride!
T-shirts, hoodies, water bottles, drawstring bags—yes, we print that!
Great for:
- School fundraisers
- Spirit weeks
- Field trips
- Teacher & volunteer gifts
4. Classroom & Campus Signage
Start the year off with clear communication.
Popular signage includes:
- Welcome banners
- Directional signs for new students
- Safety signage
- Custom door decals
- Cafeteria signage
Don’t Forget the Church & Youth Group Materials
Many churches and youth ministries also ramp up in August and September. Consider printing:
- Children’s ministry check-in signage
- Sunday School handouts
- Youth group t-shirts
- Retreat or camp flyers
- Back-to-school bash banners
Want to Reach More Families? Use Direct Mail!
Neighborhood-targeted direct mail postcards are perfect for:
- Private school enrollment pushes
- Church invitations
- PTO event announcements
- Tutoring or aftercare promotions
The Time to Print is Now
We get it—school offices are busy in July. But ordering now means:
- Guaranteed turnaround before school starts
- Time to get extras (or fix a typo, if needed!)
- Less stress
Let’s Get You Prepped for a Great School Year
At John the Printer, we’re proud to help our local schools, churches, and PTOs shine bright from day one. Whether you need 50 flyers or 5,000 postcards, we’ve got you covered—on time, on brand, and within budget.
Call us today or email us to get a free quote right on our website: johntheprinter.com
Let’s make this school year your best (and most organized) yet.
