Summer vacation isn’t just for writing your syllabus and creating lesson plans: It’s also the perfect time for administrators and teachers to plan school banquets. Planning ahead of time gives students a date to look forward to and also helps schools get ahead of the game and plan events carefully, ensuring they stay within their budget. As you start working on your ideas for the school year, consider planning one of these three banquets to get students excited. 

3 School Banquets Kids Will Love

1. Welcome Bash

Whether they’re entering ninth grade or their freshman year of college, many students are nervous when starting at a new school. Hosting a welcome banquet at the beginning of the year is an excellent way to break the ice and help kids learn what to expect during the year.

2. End-of-the-Year Awards Banquet

Everyone loves a good party, and a promising end-of-the-year blowout is a great way to keep students motivated during the school year. Schedule an awards banquet to take place at the end of the year, and release the category nominations when the first semester begins. Students will love competing to see who wins the “Most Likely to Succeed” award, and it might be the motivation they need to keep their grades up for the entire school year.

3. New Year’s Resolution Celebration

Use summer vacation to book a New Year’s Eve banquet that helps students realize and achieve their goals. In the beginning of the year, teachers can help kids create a personal resolution to work towards, such as getting straight A’s and B’s or carving out 30 minutes of reading time each day. The school banquet, which should take place before winter break, will be a halfway point that will help students gauge their progress, celebrate their successes, bond over mutual goals, and help each other brainstorm the best ways to succeed for the rest of the year.

If you’re looking for the best venue to host your next school banquet, look no further than Lake St. Louis Banquet Center in St. Charles County, MO. From awards ceremonies to welcome dinners, this facility has reception halls to suit any occasion. Visit their website to learn more about pricing and packages, or call (636) 560-6550 to discuss your upcoming special event.