In partnership with Chicago Public Schools, we show our appreciation during #APWeek every year to celebrate assistant principals in Chicago’s public schools. Get in on the fun!
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2025 Assistant Principal Appreciation Campaign
Every year, Assistant Principal Appreciation Week honors the hard work and impact of assistant principals across the country. This week-long celebration highlights their invaluable contributions and encourages recognition of the essential role they play in shaping the future of education. We invite the community to join us in celebrating these educators across Chicago every April. View some of our materials to help you celebrate below, and check back in 2026 for updated content!
Join the Campaign
Use the ready-made content below to celebrate your assistant principal(s)!
Join on Social
Send an E-Card
Coloring Pages for Students
Get Involved
Join on Social
Sample Social Media Posts
Need help sharing your appreciation? We’ve got you covered! Click the buttons below to post the sample text on X.
Social Media Banners
Download and use these banners in your social media accounts.
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Send an E-Card
Download these graphics and paste them into an email to your assistant principal, along with a personalized message.
Coloring Pages for Students
Download the coloring pages below, give them to your students so they can show appreciation to their assistant principal, and give them to your assistant principal during #APWeek25.
Get Involved
Check back here in 2026 to find Assistant Principal Appreciation Week events hosted by The Fund and the Chicago Public Schools Department of Principal Quality!
Nominate an Assistant Principal
Check back here in 2026 to nominate an assistant principal for recognition on social media during Assistant Principal Appreciation Week!
Our Partners
Thank you to these individuals who devoted their time as part of the 2024-25 School Leader Celebrations Committee, which helps us coordinate our efforts for Assistant Principal Appreciation Week.
Kia Banks, Chicago Principals & Administrators Association
Cheyane Bligen, The Chicago Public Education Fund
Towanna Butler, Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences
TaraShaun Cain, Surge Institute
Chris Carlson, Fulcrum Education
Clariza Dominicci, Camras Children’s Engineering School
E.J. Dubinsky, The Chicago Public Education Fund
Safurat Giwa, Pershing STEAM Magnet Elementary
Marlen Gongora, Chicago Public Schools
Suzanne Luzzi, Jungman STEM Magnet School
Julie Lyons, Benito Juarez Community Academy
Patricia Mota, The Chicago Public Education Fund
Cory Overstreet, Kate Starr Kellogg Elementary
Tara Shelton, South Loop Elementary School
Mat Thies, Chicago Public Schools
Chad Thomas, Chicago Public Schools
Jasmine Thurmond, Chicago Public Schools
Tonya Tolbert, Chicago Principals and Administrators Association
Myra Winding, Chicago Public Schools
Our Sponsors
Thank you to our 2025 Assistant Principal Appreciation Week sponsors.
