55 Most Heartfelt Thank-You Notes to Teachers

We’ve almost made it to the end of the year! Students and parents alike start to share their appreciation in the form of coffee mugs, plants, and thank-you notes! We asked our community to send us the best thank-you notes to teachers they’ve ever received from students, both past and present. Check out some of our favorites.

Nancy R. via We Are Teachers

1. The ultimate compliment

Here’s a text that would make any educator’s day or even their year. Teacher Nancy R. received this message out of the blue: “You were my inspiration to becoming a history teacher.”

You will be mist.
Ms. Jankowski via We Are Teachers

2. Message in a bottle

Some notes are short and to the point, like the note this teacher received: “You will be mist.”

Rachel K.'s class made her a superhero! Teacher appreciation poster!
Rachel K. via We Are Teachers

3. Super poster!

Rachel K.’s class made her a superhero!

Jenni C.W.'s student made an entire storybook for her.
Jenni C.W. via We Are Teachers

4. The whole story

Jenni C.W.’s student made an entire storybook for her.

Megan B. via We Are Teachers

5. All the reasons!

Megan B. shares one of our favorite teacher thank-you notes. It says “You gave me all the reasons to dream big and all the resources to achieve it.”

Thank you note to teacher for the random orange tickets that I never really understood the reason for, but knew they meant I did something good.
Melody S. via We Are Teachers

6. Keeping it real

Melody S. has students who tell it like it is. One wrote: “Thank you for being patient and kind when I was being restless and unteachable.” Another wrote: “Thank you for the random orange tickets that I never really understood the reason for, but knew they meant I did something good.”

“When you teach it feels like I’m not learning anything, but once you get done teaching, I realize I have learned something.
Carolyn O. via We Are Teachers

7. Aha moments

You have to get a chuckle out of teacher thank-you notes that end like the one from Carolyn O.’s student: “When you teach it feels like I’m not learning anything, but once you get done teaching, I realize I have learned something. You are a better teacher than you think.”

You make my day shine like millions of snowflakes
Rachel C. via We Are Teachers

8. The cutest comparisons

Some notes capture classroom sentiments with the sweetest similes: “You make my day shine like millions of snowflakes,” from Rachel C.

You light me up like the Fourth of July
Lisa S. via We Are Teachers

9. You light me up

“You light me up like the Fourth of July,” from Lisa S.

She so happy and proud of me teacher thank you notes
Vicky R. via We Are Teachers

10. Through their eyes

It’s teacher thank-you notes like this—“She so happy and proud of me”—that fill Vicky R.’s “Have a Nice Day” file.

M&Ms and a sticky note for a thank you note to teacher
Shonda J. via We Are Teachers

11. Sweet treats

Shonda J. shares this note that was included with a bag of M&Ms. “Thank you so much for the effort you put into teaching everyone including me.”

You opened my eyes to what I could be and what I could do, what I thought was not possible. I still remember how much you cared about our success. You've changed my whole aspect on learning. I wouldn't be where I am today without you or your encouragement and persistence.
Dana S. via We Are Teachers

12. Caring about success

Dana S. shares this amazing note from a student. “You opened my eyes to what I could be and what I could do, what I thought was not possible. I still remember how much you cared about our success. You’ve changed my whole aspect on learning. I wouldn’t be where I am today without you or your encouragement and persistence.”

Drawing of a dragon for a teacher thank you notes
Sarah L. via We Are Teachers

13. Dragon drawing

Sarah L. was having a rotten day when a student handed her this and said, “I made this dragon just for you.”

Abigail M. via We Are Teachers

14. Written in plaster

Abigail M. says, “Found this note written in the plaster dust after an experiment.”

Hands down, that quote about teachers coming even though they know what to expect really hit me hard at the time. It was better than a gift
Sabiha H. via We Are Teachers

15. Being prepared

Sabiha H. says, “Hands down, that quote about teachers coming even though they know what to expect really hit me hard at the time. It was better than a gift 🖤.”

"I would like you to know you are a pretty cool teacher. You can snap at some points but it's okay 'cause we make you like that."
Haley N. via We Are Teachers

16. The kids know

Haley N. shares this note that says “I would like you to know you are a pretty cool teacher. You can snap at some points but it’s okay ’cause we make you like that.”

Sarah V. via We Are Teachers

17. Balloons and rainbows

Sarah V. shares this adorable note that says “I love how you love me too.”

Text to a teacher saying thank you
Lori S. via We Are Teachers

18. Notes from the past

Lori S. shares this text she received from a student over a decade later. “You were the reason I felt safe at school when I actually showed up before I was home bound.”

You are the greatest 3rd grade teacher in the history of the world.
Sherry B. via We Are Teachers

19. The highest accolade

Sherry B.’s student took her compliment seriously: “You are the greatest 3rd grade teacher in the history of the world!”

20. Get well

It’s always nice to know that students are thinking of you even when you’re away. “I’m so sorry about your injury and hope you get well soon!”

21. Bilingual appreciation

Who doesn’t love when they notice even the little things like “it is so cool that you speak Spanish.”

22. Complimenting the dog

It just got personal. “I think your dog looks beautiful and wonderful.”

When it was the first day, I was thinking you guys would be strict, but I was wrong! - Thank you note to teacher
Laoiseach U. via We Are Teachers

23. First-day memories

Some teacher thank-you notes take us back to the first days of school, like the note to Laoiseach U.: “When it was the first day, I was thinking you guys would be strict, but I was wrong!”

You are my perfect teacher. See you in September.
Donna M. via We Are Teachers

24. Promises

Many student notes come with promises, like the could-be-ominous note that Donna M. received: “You are my perfect teacher. See you in September.” While Christina O.’s student promised to keep in touch: “I will always remember you and everything about you that is unique in each and every way. Trust me, you will be getting lots of letters from me.”

I want to thank you for everything you have taught me.
Ryan G. via We Are Teachers

25. Hard-won successes

One of Ryan G.’s favorite teacher thank-you notes came with reminders of hard-won successes: “I want to thank you for everything you have taught me. I know I could have been a knucklehead at some points in your classroom … but you would get on me for the better.”

I will miss you more than anything! - Thank you note to teacher
Ashley S. via We Are Teachers

26. Last-day memories

Other notes make us sad for last days, like this note to 3rd grade teacher Ashley S.: “I will miss you more than anything!”

Thanks for keeping me unrotton.
Nikki C. via We Are Teachers

27. The unexpected

Sometimes you keep teacher thank-you notes not because of the eloquence but because of who they’re from. Take this note Nikki C. received from one of her difficult students: “Thanks for keeping me unrotten.”

Here are some words that describe the best 4th grade teacher on God’s earth.
Kelly C. via We Are Teachers

28. Objective-based

Some notes put lessons—like how to list adjectives—into place, like the note that Kelly C. received: “Here are some words that describe the best 4th grade teacher on God’s earth: nice, friendly, smart, intelligent, brave, decorative, funny, hardworking, fearless, amazing, awesome, magnificent, determined.”

Thank you note to teacher about penmanship.
Kelly D. via We Are Teachers

29. All about the sentiment

There are definitely notes that are more about sentiment than penmanship, like this one to Kelly D.: “Love you Ms. Kelly. Thank you for helping me.”

Please keep being your lovely self forever until we’re all old grannies and grandpas.
Brandy V. via We Are Teachers

30. Long-range planning

Brandy V. was blown away by this note that asked her to “Please keep being your lovely self forever until we’re all old grannies and grandpas.”

You teach super kids and many more.
Laura S. via We Are Teachers

31. Classes to remember

Laura S. appreciated this note: “You teach super kids and many more.”

A teacher learns as much from her student as she taught them. - Thank you note to teacher.
Melissa M. via We Are Teachers

32. The thinkers

There are teacher thank-you notes that tell us how our students view our jobs. Melissa M. got a kick out of this note: “What I’m trying to say is that you know that saying that goes: ‘A teacher learns as much from her student as she taught them.’ I think that if that’s true, you must have learned thousands of things from us because you taught us so many things.”

You look like a princess when you teach.
Nelida H. via We Are Teachers

33. New lenses

Notes can show us how students see us. Who doesn’t want to be seen like Nelida H.’s student saw her? “You look like a princess when you teach.”

I read my first book all by myself.
Patti H. via We Are Teachers

34. Milestone memories

There are teacher thank-you notes that come after milestones that we’ll remember too: “I read my first book all by myself,” wrote Patti H.’s. student.

The way you shaped me as a student in a younger age is what makes me successful today - thank you note to teacher.
Renee H.H. via We Are Teachers

35. The goal

Back to the ultimate goal, from Renee H.H.’s student: “The way you shaped me as a student in a younger age is what makes me successful today.”

36. Creating readers

Turning non-readers into readers. “I honestly did not like reading, but you made it so much more fun.”

We love you as you love us
Melissa M. via We Are Teachers

37. Sweeter than sweet

It’s obvious why Melissa M. kept this heart-shaped note: “We love you as you love us.”

I’m not a school fan, but every morning that I come to school I know I can see your face and smile and you make my day.
Stephanie K. via We Are Teachers

38. Make my day

There’s nothing better than the teacher thank-you notes that remind you of exactly how your students see you. Like this note from Stephanie K.: “I’m not a school fan, but every morning that I come to school I know I can see your face and smile and you make my day.”

You do everything nice and sweet. You really are a treat.
Sandra C. via We Are Teachers

39. The best refrigerator art

Colorful notes make the best displays, like this one Sandra C. received: “You do everything nice and sweet. You really are a treat.”

Jen W. has a fridge full of notes from a student who missed her, even when they were sitting in the same classroom.
Jen W. via We Are Teachers

40. The ones who never leave our side

Jen W. has a fridge full of notes from a student who missed her, even when they were sitting in the same classroom.

Ashley C. shares this incredibly heartwarming thank you note to teacher from a student. How sweet!
Ashley C. via We Are Teachers

41. Showing the love

Ashley C. shares this incredibly heartwarming note from a student. “You are one of the BEST teachers I have ever had!” How sweet!

You never know what kids are going through, and Ann C. shared this amazing note from a former student that emphasizes the importance of always being kind.
Ann C. via We Are Teachers

42. Growth from pain

You never know what kids are going through, and Ann C. shared this amazing note from a former student that emphasizes the importance of always being kind. “You were the only teachers that I ever felt cared about the overall well being of the students.”

This student sent Barbara G. a note to let her know just how much she helped her feel safe, secure, and reassured during a difficult moment.
Barbara G. via We Are Teachers

43. Finding peace

This student sent Barbara G. a note to let her know just how much she helped her feel safe, secure, and reassured during a difficult moment.

This is one of the sweetest teacher thank-you notes! Brooke B. shared this message from a student who wanted to let her know how much she's changed their life. - Thank you note to teacher
Brooke B. via We Are Teachers

44. “You add an awesome touch”

This is one of the sweetest teacher thank-you notes. Brooke B. shared this message from a student who wanted to let her know how much she’s changed their life.

Your class has always been such a party thank you note for educator
Presley B. via We Are Teachers

45. When class feels like a party

Presley B. shared this great note from a student who clearly had a lot of fun learning in her class that year. “You are so funny and kind.”

Erika D. brought her fun
Erika D. via We Are Teachers

46. Radiant vibes

Erika D. brought her fun “vibes” to the classroom and made learning even complex math questions fun and exciting for this student.

Thank you to note to teacher written by a Chinese student.
Cheryl R. via We Are Teachers

47. Embracing diversity

This student in Cheryl R.’s class showed appreciation for this teacher’s interest in her Chinese culture as well as how she helped her learn in the classroom. Fantastic!

This student let Emily W. know that she not only helped them love math again but helped shaped their future career.
Emily W. via We Are Teachers

48. A bright future

This student let Emily W. know that she not only helped them love math again but helped shaped their future career.

Colleen B. shared this note from a student who loved spending time with her this year. Sometimes it's the simplest things that make the biggest impact.
Colleen B. via We Are Teachers

49. It’s the little things

Colleen B. shared this note from a student who loved spending time with her this year. Sometimes it’s the simplest things that make the biggest impact.

Amanda E.C. shared this note from a student who appreciated their similar musical tastes - thank you note to teacher.
Amanda E.C. via We Are Teachers

50. Get into the groove

Amanda E.C. shared this note from a student who appreciated their similar musical tastes.

Tori M.'s student let her know that her patience and dedication in the classroom are "making a big difference in the world." Isn't that the best thing you could say to a teacher?!
Tori M. via We Are Teachers

51. Making a difference

Tori M.’s student let her know that her patience and dedication in the classroom are “making a big difference in the world.” Isn’t that the best thing a teacher could hear?!

52. Cherishing the moment

Ms. Gonzalez is living in the moment because she knows she’ll be missing these students after graduation!

53. Being Mrs. Mama

Mrs. Lynd knows that sometimes the sweetest “thank-you note to teacher” you can get is one from your own child.

54. Taking all the risks

It’s hard not to feel flattered when you’re praised for your teaching and risk-taking abilities!

55. Dancing through the day

Miss Megan earned all the praise for introducing her students to some oldies but goodies.

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