The new school year is upon us and if your school or university is looking to gain new fans or re-ignite returning students, then you should look no further than custom promotional school spirit items. We’ve compiled a list of the most popular school spirit products and some of the most common uses to increase school spirit and unity among students, faculty and the community.
Fidget Spinners
This wildly popular however equally controversial toy has been the rage among kids young and old this year. Fidget spinners are small, ball-bearing devices that the user can spin on a flat surface, or rotate between his or her fingers. The spinners can be printed with your school logo and offer endless branding possibilities. They’re perfect for school and office gifts or a special event give-a-way.
Drawstring Backpacks
Customized drawstring bags have a myriad of uses and can help your school build unity and pride among students and faculty. They make for a highly useful carry-all during field trips, and their practicality makes these bags ideal for repeated, even daily use. You can even use them for a winning gift to distribute at assemblies or during your schools next big event! You can even stuff these handy bags full of other giveaways for a student gift bag that’s sure to impress.
Temporary Tattoos 
Temporary tattoo provides a fun custom imprint that students will always remember long after the image is gone. You can design them with your schools’ team mascot, insignia, or motto and give them out to your students as a unique pride building gift. You can even use the large imprint space to design one tattoo or several smaller ones that can be cut apart to help stretch the schools’ tight budget.
Locker Mirrors 
Students can check their complexion and fix makeup between classes with this handy locker mirror that attaches right to their locker with its magnetic backing. Students can even stick their class schedule, school pictures or love notes in the bottom slot which acts as a big paperclip. An adhesive backing is also available and makes for an affordable option to the magnetic backing.
Earbuds with Travel Case 
The fact is student’s loose earbuds, so an extra pair of earbuds make for a handy gift to give out to worthy students. The popular travel ear buds come in their own protective plastic storage case which can be imprinted with the schools’ logo, mascot or motto. Students can show their pride even when listening to music or watching videos on the web.
Rally Towels 
The popular and versatile Rally Towel is the perfect gift for some of the biggest scholastic events. They come in an array of styles and colors and can be used as a hand out at athletic events, pep rallies and other high energy gatherings. This useful giveaway will create unity and pride, as well as lasting memories for students and faculty alike. They’re also great for cheering on your team or keeping cool and dry during athletic events.
Football Stress Balls 
Sporty football-shaped stress reliever reminds students to be a team player! They come in many styles and colors, and can also be imprinted with your schools’ logo or mascot. The fun yet inexpensive stress balls fit perfectly in the smallest hands and helps build pride in your team or school.
Fan Sticks (Thunder Sticks) 
These fun and highly popular fan sticks (thunder sticks) are great for the big game or student pep rallies. They inflate in seconds and can be closed fast with the self-sealing valve. Students will love showing school spirit or distracting opposing players by banging two of these noise sticks together for a thunderous boom sound.
Custom Hats 
Who doesn’t like a hat with their school logo or team name emblazoned on it? This is why custom hats are still one of the most popular spirit items for schools. With an array of styles from structured panel hats, to pom-pom beanies and visors, you can find the perfect hat to customize proudly with your schools’ logo.
Rubber Wristbands 
Rubber wristbands have become a popular way for students to support a cause or team. They make great sale items for fundraising campaigns, sports or school teams, or to raise awareness for a special cause. The affordable wristbands come in an array of colors and can be printed, embossed, or debossed with statements, names, or your school logo.