9 House Celebrations Guaranteed to Motivate Your Students

These events are sure to fire up your students, and just might be the key to your School Culture transformation.
By 
Hannah Kelly
 | 
February 15, 2023

Most schools in the LiveSchool Community choose to do a House Cup, which lasts the entire school year, and then shorter competitions which typically last a month or quarter. 

A House Celebration is the reward for the shorter competition. As I mentioned before, these don’t have to be extravagant events, but they do need to be motivating for your students. 

Below are some suggestions from the LiveSchool Community that would work for any grade level.

Dance Party 

Two words that most people love: dance and party! So bring them together and get funky with your students! You can choose to have a decade theme or just play the hits to ensure your students have a blast!

Learn more about running a dance party celebration here!

House Celebration Example

Free Time/Extra Recess

Whether you’re a Kindergartener or a Senior in High School, everyone loves free time! On the playground or in a classroom, allowing students to choose how they spend their extra free time is always a crowd-pleaser. 

We suggest highlighting that the House that wins this prize will get to have free time while everyone else is still in class, making this a true motivator!

We have more details about utilizing extra recess time as an incentive in our Rewards that Rock Database here

Root Beer Float Social

Kick your ice cream social up a notch and make root beer floats. You could have different types of root beer or even change up the types of soda for an added twist! I guarantee you’ll have students mixing every type of soda they can. 😎

House Celebration Example

Pizza Party

A tried and true reward that students always enjoy…I mean, it’s pizza, what’s not to enjoy? We suggest hosting the pizza party in a specific room to continue having students cultivate relationships within their House.  

Pajama Day

Because who doesn’t love to wear pajamas to school? The House that wins this reward will love showing off their PJs with their Housemates! 

It doesn’t have to be Homecoming Week to have a dress-up or dress-down day! You can find additional details about utilizing this reward here!

House Celebration Example

Out of Dress Code Day

If your students adhere to a dress code, this is always a huge motivator! And the best part is that it is free. 

Popcorn and Movie Party

The smell of popcorn in a school will make everyone wish they won this reward! Consider having students all get together in the gym or auditorium for the movie or have them split up into teacher’s rooms for a special screening. 

Learn more about running a special screening here!

House Celebration Example

Field Trip to the Park

No matter what age, students getting to venture off campus is always a popular reward. If you have a nearby park, community center, or even just a field, the students will be looking forward to the free time and new scenery!

Pie a Teacher 

Another reward that creates lasting memories. The students from the winning House are given the opportunity to pie a teacher in the face. One option is to only have the teachers from the losing House eligible for the pie in the face. 

Additional information about this reward can be found here!

House Celebration Example

The Power of Student Voice

These 9 rewards are sure to get motivation from your students. We, also, recommend surveying your students throughout the year for their feedback and ideas to help keep engagement in the House System strong.

If you’re looking for additional ideas, check out our Rewards that Rock database and filter for the Class/House, Group Size, or cost at the top. Want to supercharge your school culture? Check out our guide to developing House spirit within your House system.

House Events can be a great opportunity for students to build community with their Housemates and continue cultivating House engagement and pride. But when it comes to House Celebrations, you don’t have to go all out, unless you really want to!

Most schools in the LiveSchool Community choose to do a House Cup, which lasts the entire school year, and then shorter competitions which typically last a month or quarter. 

A House Celebration is the reward for the shorter competition. As I mentioned before, these don’t have to be extravagant events, but they do need to be motivating for your students. 

Below are some suggestions from the LiveSchool Community that would work for any grade level.

Dance Party 

Two words that most people love: dance and party! So bring them together and get funky with your students! You can choose to have a decade theme or just play the hits to ensure your students have a blast!

Learn more about running a dance party celebration here!

House Celebration Example

Free Time/Extra Recess

Whether you’re a Kindergartener or a Senior in High School, everyone loves free time! On the playground or in a classroom, allowing students to choose how they spend their extra free time is always a crowd-pleaser. 

We suggest highlighting that the House that wins this prize will get to have free time while everyone else is still in class, making this a true motivator!

We have more details about utilizing extra recess time as an incentive in our Rewards that Rock Database here

Root Beer Float Social

Kick your ice cream social up a notch and make root beer floats. You could have different types of root beer or even change up the types of soda for an added twist! I guarantee you’ll have students mixing every type of soda they can. 😎

House Celebration Example

Pizza Party

A tried and true reward that students always enjoy…I mean, it’s pizza, what’s not to enjoy? We suggest hosting the pizza party in a specific room to continue having students cultivate relationships within their House.  

Pajama Day

Because who doesn’t love to wear pajamas to school? The House that wins this reward will love showing off their PJs with their Housemates! 

It doesn’t have to be Homecoming Week to have a dress-up or dress-down day! You can find additional details about utilizing this reward here!

House Celebration Example

Out of Dress Code Day

If your students adhere to a dress code, this is always a huge motivator! And the best part is that it is free. 

Popcorn and Movie Party

The smell of popcorn in a school will make everyone wish they won this reward! Consider having students all get together in the gym or auditorium for the movie or have them split up into teacher’s rooms for a special screening. 

Learn more about running a special screening here!

House Celebration Example

Field Trip to the Park

No matter what age, students getting to venture off campus is always a popular reward. If you have a nearby park, community center, or even just a field, the students will be looking forward to the free time and new scenery!

Pie a Teacher 

Another reward that creates lasting memories. The students from the winning House are given the opportunity to pie a teacher in the face. One option is to only have the teachers from the losing House eligible for the pie in the face. 

Additional information about this reward can be found here!

House Celebration Example

The Power of Student Voice

These 9 rewards are sure to get motivation from your students. We, also, recommend surveying your students throughout the year for their feedback and ideas to help keep engagement in the House System strong.

If you’re looking for additional ideas, check out our Rewards that Rock database and filter for the Class/House, Group Size, or cost at the top. Want to supercharge your school culture? Check out our guide to developing House spirit within your House system.

Most schools in the LiveSchool Community choose to do a House Cup, which lasts the entire school year, and then shorter competitions which typically last a month or quarter. 

A House Celebration is the reward for the shorter competition. As I mentioned before, these don’t have to be extravagant events, but they do need to be motivating for your students. 

Below are some suggestions from the LiveSchool Community that would work for any grade level.

Dance Party 

Two words that most people love: dance and party! So bring them together and get funky with your students! You can choose to have a decade theme or just play the hits to ensure your students have a blast!

Learn more about running a dance party celebration here!

House Celebration Example

Free Time/Extra Recess

Whether you’re a Kindergartener or a Senior in High School, everyone loves free time! On the playground or in a classroom, allowing students to choose how they spend their extra free time is always a crowd-pleaser. 

We suggest highlighting that the House that wins this prize will get to have free time while everyone else is still in class, making this a true motivator!

We have more details about utilizing extra recess time as an incentive in our Rewards that Rock Database here

Root Beer Float Social

Kick your ice cream social up a notch and make root beer floats. You could have different types of root beer or even change up the types of soda for an added twist! I guarantee you’ll have students mixing every type of soda they can. 😎

House Celebration Example

Pizza Party

A tried and true reward that students always enjoy…I mean, it’s pizza, what’s not to enjoy? We suggest hosting the pizza party in a specific room to continue having students cultivate relationships within their House.  

Pajama Day

Because who doesn’t love to wear pajamas to school? The House that wins this reward will love showing off their PJs with their Housemates! 

It doesn’t have to be Homecoming Week to have a dress-up or dress-down day! You can find additional details about utilizing this reward here!

House Celebration Example

Out of Dress Code Day

If your students adhere to a dress code, this is always a huge motivator! And the best part is that it is free. 

Popcorn and Movie Party

The smell of popcorn in a school will make everyone wish they won this reward! Consider having students all get together in the gym or auditorium for the movie or have them split up into teacher’s rooms for a special screening. 

Learn more about running a special screening here!

House Celebration Example

Field Trip to the Park

No matter what age, students getting to venture off campus is always a popular reward. If you have a nearby park, community center, or even just a field, the students will be looking forward to the free time and new scenery!

Pie a Teacher 

Another reward that creates lasting memories. The students from the winning House are given the opportunity to pie a teacher in the face. One option is to only have the teachers from the losing House eligible for the pie in the face. 

Additional information about this reward can be found here!

House Celebration Example

The Power of Student Voice

These 9 rewards are sure to get motivation from your students. We, also, recommend surveying your students throughout the year for their feedback and ideas to help keep engagement in the House System strong.

If you’re looking for additional ideas, check out our Rewards that Rock database and filter for the Class/House, Group Size, or cost at the top. Want to supercharge your school culture? Check out our guide to developing House spirit within your House system.

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Most schools in the LiveSchool Community choose to do a House Cup, which lasts the entire school year, and then shorter competitions which typically last a month or quarter. 

A House Celebration is the reward for the shorter competition. As I mentioned before, these don’t have to be extravagant events, but they do need to be motivating for your students. 

Below are some suggestions from the LiveSchool Community that would work for any grade level.

Dance Party 

Two words that most people love: dance and party! So bring them together and get funky with your students! You can choose to have a decade theme or just play the hits to ensure your students have a blast!

Learn more about running a dance party celebration here!

House Celebration Example

Free Time/Extra Recess

Whether you’re a Kindergartener or a Senior in High School, everyone loves free time! On the playground or in a classroom, allowing students to choose how they spend their extra free time is always a crowd-pleaser. 

We suggest highlighting that the House that wins this prize will get to have free time while everyone else is still in class, making this a true motivator!

We have more details about utilizing extra recess time as an incentive in our Rewards that Rock Database here

Root Beer Float Social

Kick your ice cream social up a notch and make root beer floats. You could have different types of root beer or even change up the types of soda for an added twist! I guarantee you’ll have students mixing every type of soda they can. 😎

House Celebration Example

Pizza Party

A tried and true reward that students always enjoy…I mean, it’s pizza, what’s not to enjoy? We suggest hosting the pizza party in a specific room to continue having students cultivate relationships within their House.  

Pajama Day

Because who doesn’t love to wear pajamas to school? The House that wins this reward will love showing off their PJs with their Housemates! 

It doesn’t have to be Homecoming Week to have a dress-up or dress-down day! You can find additional details about utilizing this reward here!

House Celebration Example

Out of Dress Code Day

If your students adhere to a dress code, this is always a huge motivator! And the best part is that it is free. 

Popcorn and Movie Party

The smell of popcorn in a school will make everyone wish they won this reward! Consider having students all get together in the gym or auditorium for the movie or have them split up into teacher’s rooms for a special screening. 

Learn more about running a special screening here!

House Celebration Example

Field Trip to the Park

No matter what age, students getting to venture off campus is always a popular reward. If you have a nearby park, community center, or even just a field, the students will be looking forward to the free time and new scenery!

Pie a Teacher 

Another reward that creates lasting memories. The students from the winning House are given the opportunity to pie a teacher in the face. One option is to only have the teachers from the losing House eligible for the pie in the face. 

Additional information about this reward can be found here!

House Celebration Example

The Power of Student Voice

These 9 rewards are sure to get motivation from your students. We, also, recommend surveying your students throughout the year for their feedback and ideas to help keep engagement in the House System strong.

If you’re looking for additional ideas, check out our Rewards that Rock database and filter for the Class/House, Group Size, or cost at the top. Want to supercharge your school culture? Check out our guide to developing House spirit within your House system.

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Most schools in the LiveSchool Community choose to do a House Cup, which lasts the entire school year, and then shorter competitions which typically last a month or quarter. 

A House Celebration is the reward for the shorter competition. As I mentioned before, these don’t have to be extravagant events, but they do need to be motivating for your students. 

Below are some suggestions from the LiveSchool Community that would work for any grade level.

Dance Party 

Two words that most people love: dance and party! So bring them together and get funky with your students! You can choose to have a decade theme or just play the hits to ensure your students have a blast!

Learn more about running a dance party celebration here!

House Celebration Example

Free Time/Extra Recess

Whether you’re a Kindergartener or a Senior in High School, everyone loves free time! On the playground or in a classroom, allowing students to choose how they spend their extra free time is always a crowd-pleaser. 

We suggest highlighting that the House that wins this prize will get to have free time while everyone else is still in class, making this a true motivator!

We have more details about utilizing extra recess time as an incentive in our Rewards that Rock Database here

Root Beer Float Social

Kick your ice cream social up a notch and make root beer floats. You could have different types of root beer or even change up the types of soda for an added twist! I guarantee you’ll have students mixing every type of soda they can. 😎

House Celebration Example

Pizza Party

A tried and true reward that students always enjoy…I mean, it’s pizza, what’s not to enjoy? We suggest hosting the pizza party in a specific room to continue having students cultivate relationships within their House.  

Pajama Day

Because who doesn’t love to wear pajamas to school? The House that wins this reward will love showing off their PJs with their Housemates! 

It doesn’t have to be Homecoming Week to have a dress-up or dress-down day! You can find additional details about utilizing this reward here!

House Celebration Example

Out of Dress Code Day

If your students adhere to a dress code, this is always a huge motivator! And the best part is that it is free. 

Popcorn and Movie Party

The smell of popcorn in a school will make everyone wish they won this reward! Consider having students all get together in the gym or auditorium for the movie or have them split up into teacher’s rooms for a special screening. 

Learn more about running a special screening here!

House Celebration Example

Field Trip to the Park

No matter what age, students getting to venture off campus is always a popular reward. If you have a nearby park, community center, or even just a field, the students will be looking forward to the free time and new scenery!

Pie a Teacher 

Another reward that creates lasting memories. The students from the winning House are given the opportunity to pie a teacher in the face. One option is to only have the teachers from the losing House eligible for the pie in the face. 

Additional information about this reward can be found here!

House Celebration Example

The Power of Student Voice

These 9 rewards are sure to get motivation from your students. We, also, recommend surveying your students throughout the year for their feedback and ideas to help keep engagement in the House System strong.

If you’re looking for additional ideas, check out our Rewards that Rock database and filter for the Class/House, Group Size, or cost at the top. Want to supercharge your school culture? Check out our guide to developing House spirit within your House system.

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About the Event

Most schools in the LiveSchool Community choose to do a House Cup, which lasts the entire school year, and then shorter competitions which typically last a month or quarter. 

A House Celebration is the reward for the shorter competition. As I mentioned before, these don’t have to be extravagant events, but they do need to be motivating for your students. 

Below are some suggestions from the LiveSchool Community that would work for any grade level.

Dance Party 

Two words that most people love: dance and party! So bring them together and get funky with your students! You can choose to have a decade theme or just play the hits to ensure your students have a blast!

Learn more about running a dance party celebration here!

House Celebration Example

Free Time/Extra Recess

Whether you’re a Kindergartener or a Senior in High School, everyone loves free time! On the playground or in a classroom, allowing students to choose how they spend their extra free time is always a crowd-pleaser. 

We suggest highlighting that the House that wins this prize will get to have free time while everyone else is still in class, making this a true motivator!

We have more details about utilizing extra recess time as an incentive in our Rewards that Rock Database here

Root Beer Float Social

Kick your ice cream social up a notch and make root beer floats. You could have different types of root beer or even change up the types of soda for an added twist! I guarantee you’ll have students mixing every type of soda they can. 😎

House Celebration Example

Pizza Party

A tried and true reward that students always enjoy…I mean, it’s pizza, what’s not to enjoy? We suggest hosting the pizza party in a specific room to continue having students cultivate relationships within their House.  

Pajama Day

Because who doesn’t love to wear pajamas to school? The House that wins this reward will love showing off their PJs with their Housemates! 

It doesn’t have to be Homecoming Week to have a dress-up or dress-down day! You can find additional details about utilizing this reward here!

House Celebration Example

Out of Dress Code Day

If your students adhere to a dress code, this is always a huge motivator! And the best part is that it is free. 

Popcorn and Movie Party

The smell of popcorn in a school will make everyone wish they won this reward! Consider having students all get together in the gym or auditorium for the movie or have them split up into teacher’s rooms for a special screening. 

Learn more about running a special screening here!

House Celebration Example

Field Trip to the Park

No matter what age, students getting to venture off campus is always a popular reward. If you have a nearby park, community center, or even just a field, the students will be looking forward to the free time and new scenery!

Pie a Teacher 

Another reward that creates lasting memories. The students from the winning House are given the opportunity to pie a teacher in the face. One option is to only have the teachers from the losing House eligible for the pie in the face. 

Additional information about this reward can be found here!

House Celebration Example

The Power of Student Voice

These 9 rewards are sure to get motivation from your students. We, also, recommend surveying your students throughout the year for their feedback and ideas to help keep engagement in the House System strong.

If you’re looking for additional ideas, check out our Rewards that Rock database and filter for the Class/House, Group Size, or cost at the top. Want to supercharge your school culture? Check out our guide to developing House spirit within your House system.

About the Presenter

Hannah works with the LiveSchool team as our Product Marketing Manager. She works diligently to help teachers and administrators improve school culture and student behavior.

She understands firsthand the challenges that LiveSchool addresses because she worked for seven years as a teacher in Metro Nashville Public Schools before joining the team full-time.

In addition to supporting educators achieve their culture vision, Hannah also enjoys rooting on the Cubs, playing tennis, trivia, and traveling!

House Events can be a great opportunity for students to build community with their Housemates and continue cultivating House engagement and pride. But when it comes to House Celebrations, you don’t have to go all out, unless you really want to!

Most schools in the LiveSchool Community choose to do a House Cup, which lasts the entire school year, and then shorter competitions which typically last a month or quarter. 

A House Celebration is the reward for the shorter competition. As I mentioned before, these don’t have to be extravagant events, but they do need to be motivating for your students. 

Below are some suggestions from the LiveSchool Community that would work for any grade level.

Dance Party 

Two words that most people love: dance and party! So bring them together and get funky with your students! You can choose to have a decade theme or just play the hits to ensure your students have a blast!

Learn more about running a dance party celebration here!

House Celebration Example

Free Time/Extra Recess

Whether you’re a Kindergartener or a Senior in High School, everyone loves free time! On the playground or in a classroom, allowing students to choose how they spend their extra free time is always a crowd-pleaser. 

We suggest highlighting that the House that wins this prize will get to have free time while everyone else is still in class, making this a true motivator!

We have more details about utilizing extra recess time as an incentive in our Rewards that Rock Database here

Root Beer Float Social

Kick your ice cream social up a notch and make root beer floats. You could have different types of root beer or even change up the types of soda for an added twist! I guarantee you’ll have students mixing every type of soda they can. 😎

House Celebration Example

Pizza Party

A tried and true reward that students always enjoy…I mean, it’s pizza, what’s not to enjoy? We suggest hosting the pizza party in a specific room to continue having students cultivate relationships within their House.  

Pajama Day

Because who doesn’t love to wear pajamas to school? The House that wins this reward will love showing off their PJs with their Housemates! 

It doesn’t have to be Homecoming Week to have a dress-up or dress-down day! You can find additional details about utilizing this reward here!

House Celebration Example

Out of Dress Code Day

If your students adhere to a dress code, this is always a huge motivator! And the best part is that it is free. 

Popcorn and Movie Party

The smell of popcorn in a school will make everyone wish they won this reward! Consider having students all get together in the gym or auditorium for the movie or have them split up into teacher’s rooms for a special screening. 

Learn more about running a special screening here!

House Celebration Example

Field Trip to the Park

No matter what age, students getting to venture off campus is always a popular reward. If you have a nearby park, community center, or even just a field, the students will be looking forward to the free time and new scenery!

Pie a Teacher 

Another reward that creates lasting memories. The students from the winning House are given the opportunity to pie a teacher in the face. One option is to only have the teachers from the losing House eligible for the pie in the face. 

Additional information about this reward can be found here!

House Celebration Example

The Power of Student Voice

These 9 rewards are sure to get motivation from your students. We, also, recommend surveying your students throughout the year for their feedback and ideas to help keep engagement in the House System strong.

If you’re looking for additional ideas, check out our Rewards that Rock database and filter for the Class/House, Group Size, or cost at the top. Want to supercharge your school culture? Check out our guide to developing House spirit within your House system.

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Grades 6-12
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Grades 6-12
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Grades K-12
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Grades 3-12
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Grades K-12
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Grades K-8
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Grades K-8
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Event
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Grades 3-12
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Grades K-12
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Grades K-12
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Grades K-12
Class/House
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Low Cost/DIY
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Grades 3-12
Class/House
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Grades 3-8
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Grades 6-12
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Grades K-5
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Grades K-5
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Grades K-12
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Grades 3-12
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Grades 3-12
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Grades K-12
Student
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Grades 6-12
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Privilege
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Grades 3-12
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Grades 6-12
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Grades K-12
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Grades K-12
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Grades 3-12
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Grades K-8
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Grades K-5
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Grades 6-12
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Grades K-5
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Grades 3-8
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Grades 3-12
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Grades K-12
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Grades K-12
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Grades 3-12
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Virtual Talent Show. 🎤
Grades 3-12
Class/House
Event
Free
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Certificate of Achievement
Grades K-12
Student
Privilege
Free
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Grades 6-12
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Privilege
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Social Media Reporter
Grades 3-12
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Privilege
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House Events can be a great opportunity for students to build community with their Housemates and continue cultivating House engagement and pride. But when it comes to House Celebrations, you don’t have to go all out, unless you really want to!

Most schools in the LiveSchool Community choose to do a House Cup, which lasts the entire school year, and then shorter competitions which typically last a month or quarter. 

A House Celebration is the reward for the shorter competition. As I mentioned before, these don’t have to be extravagant events, but they do need to be motivating for your students. 

Below are some suggestions from the LiveSchool Community that would work for any grade level.

Dance Party 

Two words that most people love: dance and party! So bring them together and get funky with your students! You can choose to have a decade theme or just play the hits to ensure your students have a blast!

Learn more about running a dance party celebration here!

House Celebration Example

Free Time/Extra Recess

Whether you’re a Kindergartener or a Senior in High School, everyone loves free time! On the playground or in a classroom, allowing students to choose how they spend their extra free time is always a crowd-pleaser. 

We suggest highlighting that the House that wins this prize will get to have free time while everyone else is still in class, making this a true motivator!

We have more details about utilizing extra recess time as an incentive in our Rewards that Rock Database here

Root Beer Float Social

Kick your ice cream social up a notch and make root beer floats. You could have different types of root beer or even change up the types of soda for an added twist! I guarantee you’ll have students mixing every type of soda they can. 😎

House Celebration Example

Pizza Party

A tried and true reward that students always enjoy…I mean, it’s pizza, what’s not to enjoy? We suggest hosting the pizza party in a specific room to continue having students cultivate relationships within their House.  

Pajama Day

Because who doesn’t love to wear pajamas to school? The House that wins this reward will love showing off their PJs with their Housemates! 

It doesn’t have to be Homecoming Week to have a dress-up or dress-down day! You can find additional details about utilizing this reward here!

House Celebration Example

Out of Dress Code Day

If your students adhere to a dress code, this is always a huge motivator! And the best part is that it is free. 

Popcorn and Movie Party

The smell of popcorn in a school will make everyone wish they won this reward! Consider having students all get together in the gym or auditorium for the movie or have them split up into teacher’s rooms for a special screening. 

Learn more about running a special screening here!

House Celebration Example

Field Trip to the Park

No matter what age, students getting to venture off campus is always a popular reward. If you have a nearby park, community center, or even just a field, the students will be looking forward to the free time and new scenery!

Pie a Teacher 

Another reward that creates lasting memories. The students from the winning House are given the opportunity to pie a teacher in the face. One option is to only have the teachers from the losing House eligible for the pie in the face. 

Additional information about this reward can be found here!

House Celebration Example

The Power of Student Voice

These 9 rewards are sure to get motivation from your students. We, also, recommend surveying your students throughout the year for their feedback and ideas to help keep engagement in the House System strong.

If you’re looking for additional ideas, check out our Rewards that Rock database and filter for the Class/House, Group Size, or cost at the top. Want to supercharge your school culture? Check out our guide to developing House spirit within your House system.

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Grades 3-12
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Grades K-12
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Grades K-12
Student
Event
Free
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Grades K-8
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Event
Low Cost/DIY
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Grades K-12
Student
Tangible
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Grades 9-12
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Show & Tell
Grades K-8
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Holidays Around the World
Grades K-12
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Tech Time
Grades 3-12
Student
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Silly School Leader
Grades 6-12
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Grades 3-12
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Grades 6-12
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Event
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Grades K-12
Student
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Grades 9-12
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Free
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Grades K-12
Class/House
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Special Screening
Grades K-12
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Grades 3-12
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Grades K-12
Student
Privilege
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Grades K-12
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Grades K-12
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Grades K-8
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Grades K-12
Student
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Free
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Grades K-12
Class/House
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Art Contest
Grades 3-12
Class/House
Event
Free
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Tech Time
Grades 3-12
Student
Privilege
Free
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Certificate of Achievement
Grades K-12
Student
Privilege
Free
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👑
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Grades K-8
School
Event
Low Cost/DIY
🎉
👑
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Camp Read Away
Grades K-8
Class/House
Event
Free
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Lunch With the Teacher
Grades K-5
Student
Privilege
Free
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Grades K-5
Student
Privilege
Low Cost/DIY
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Partner Work
Grades 3-12
Student
Privilege
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Grades K-12
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The Love Soiree
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Grades K-12
Student
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Grades 6-12
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Grades 6-12
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Grades 3-12
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Grades K-12
Student
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Grades K-12
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Grades 9-12
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Grades 3-12
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Grades 6-12
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Event
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Grades 9-12
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Event
Low Cost/DIY
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Grades K-12
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Grades 3-12
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Grades K-12
Student
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Grades 6-12
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Privilege
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Grades K-8
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Event
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Grades 3-12
Student
Privilege
Free
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Grades K-8
School
Event
Low Cost/DIY
🎉
👑
🎁
♟️Chess With the Principal
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Student
Privilege
Low Cost/DIY
🎉
👑
🎁
Sweatshirt
Grades K-12
Student
Tangible
Deluxe
🎉
👑
🎁
Donate $1
Grades 3-12
Student
Privilege
Low Cost/DIY
🎉
👑
🎁
Show & Tell
Grades K-8
Student
Privilege
Free
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🎁
Glow Party
Grades 6-12
School
Event
Deluxe
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Morning Meeting Leader
Grades 3-8
Student
Privilege
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Meet the Teacher
Grades K-8
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Event
Free
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Grades 3-8
Student
Privilege
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Student
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Grades 6-12
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Certificate of Achievement
Grades K-12
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Grades 3-8
Student
Privilege
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Grades 6-12
Student
Privilege
Free
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Grades 6-12
Student
Privilege
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Grades K-12
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Grades 3-8
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Privilege
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Wristband
Grades K-12
Student
Tangible
Low Cost/DIY
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Grades K-12
Student
Privilege
Low Cost/DIY
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Pen Pouch
Grades K-8
Student
Tangible
Low Cost/DIY
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🎨
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Grades 6-12
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Tangible
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Grades 6-12
Student
Privilege
Low Cost/DIY
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🎨
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Grades K-5
Student
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Grades 3-12
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Positive Note or Call Home
Grades K-12
Student
Privilege
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Brain Break
Grades K-12
Student
Privilege
Free
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Grades 6-12
Class/House
Event
Free
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Podcast
Grades 3-12
Student
Privilege
Free
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Grades 3-8
Student
Privilege
Free
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Social Media Reporter
Grades 3-12
Student
Privilege
Free
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Classroom DJ
Grades K-12
Student
Privilege
Free
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Grades K-12
Class/House
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Free
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Extra Computer Games
Grades 3-12
Student
Privilege
Free
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Certificate of Achievement
Grades K-12
Student
Privilege
Free
🎉
👑
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Show & Tell
Grades K-8
Student
Privilege
Free
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Virtual Talent Show. 🎤
Grades 3-12
Class/House
Event
Free
🎉
👑
🎁
Digital Escape Rooms
Grades 6-12
Class/House
Privilege
Deluxe
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👑
🎁
Teacher Q&A
Grades K-12
Class/House
Privilege
Free
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👑
🎁
Student Spotlight Board
Grades K-5
Student
Privilege
Low Cost/DIY
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