YOU MATTER – Words of Encouragement for Students Going Back to School

Individuals who donated to our $20K in 20 Days Backpack Challenge left messages of encouragement and inspiration for the students of RSU 1. Below are some mantras that students, parents, caregivers and teachers can recite to themselves or to their students in the days ahead.

 

Have a great year!!
Knowledge Is Power

Have a great year
have a great year!
No Limits! Be your best every day and always care for others, especially those who don’t get enough caring.

Have a great year at your school!
Have a great school year!
Look up, your future is limitless!
Have a wonderful school year
Enjoy your back-to-school days – learn lots and have fun.

Have an awesome, fun, and fulfilling school year!

Knowledge and the ability to think and reason are key parts of a meaningful life. Enjoy the year in school!
Have a wonderful year! Work hard and do your best.
The most important part of a mistake or failure is what you learn from it and how you bounce back.
Success is Yours.
If you choose to learn, no one can hold you back!

Have a fun school year!

Always believe in yourself and be proud of who you are! You are capable of amazing things!
Do your homework; play a sport; have fun
Have a successful school year
Great minds have purposes, others have wishes. ~Washington Irving
“Once earned, no one can take your education away!!!
Enjoy it always!!”
Embrace hope.
Have a great school year! You are smart, capable and awesome 🙂
You Got This! Have a great year!
Work hard, Smile often, Be kind
Have a great year
Have a great school year!
Enjoy your school year!!
For a good year full of new learning discoveries, love and fun!
You are enough!
We wish you a successful school year filled with new learning and good friends.
Learn everything you can! Go forth and dream big.

Remember to study but also have fun!
Have a great school year!
Have a great school year!
Hope you have a great year at school! You got this! And don’t be afraid to ask for help if you need it. We all need help at different points in our lives.
Knowledge once learned is always yours to keep. Sharing it doubles its value.

Hope you have a great 2025-2026 school year.
Keep on keeping on.
Have a wonderful school year:)
You can do hard things!
You can do hard things!
Be kind to yourself!
Be kind