20 Ways to Welcome New Staff Members to Your School

Welcoming new staff members sets the foundation for a positive school culture and long-term success. With 20 creative, research-backed ideas, this guide helps you make every newcomer feel valued, supported, and ready to thrive. Whether you’re a principal or mentor, you’ll find simple yet powerful ways to build connection and confidence from day one.

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Erin Bunton
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How it Works

Browse the 20 ideas, choose the ones that fit your school’s style, and follow the easy step-by-step prompts to implement each welcome activity.

What's included

An overview of key benefits, a collection of actionable ideas, and a variety of editable, printable templates (postcards, checklists, and activity sheets) to customize and share with your new teachers!

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