As a former musician and forever music lover, I’ve realized that every school year deserves its own soundtrack!
Not the kind your custodian hums when shining the floors.
Not the one that randomly plays from a student’s AirPods in the middle of your lesson.
I mean an official theme song—a song that says, “We’ve got this,” even when it’s Tuesday in October and the copier is already on strike.
This year, I’m proposing we all pick songs that scream resilience, promise, underdog energy, and determination. Think less “graduation march,” more “montage scene in a sports movie where the ragtag team starts winning.”
Here are some contenders:
- The Best Is Yet to Come – Frank Sinatra
The ultimate classy pep talk. Cue the students walking in like Broadway stars (minus the jazz hands, plus the Chromebooks). This tune takes me back to my Big Band days of yesteryear. - Eye of the Tiger – Survivor
Nothing says, “We’re going to crush this,” like hallway struts and imaginary boxing gloves. A reminder of my High School Days. - Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
Perfect for those “we can get through anything” moments—Wi-Fi outages, missing lunch deliveries, surprise fire drills. . . timeless! - Tubthumping (I Get Knocked Down) – Chumbawamba
For the staff who bounce back and laugh while doing it. Copier jam? “I get knocked down …” - Don’t Stop Believin’ – Journey
It’s a cliché. But so is coffee in the teacher’s lounge—and both are essential.
Why bother with a theme song?
Because it gives everyone a shared inside joke and a rallying cry. It’s like saying, “We’re in this together, and we’re going to make it epic.” Plus, when things get tough, you can just yell the chorus from across the hallway and watch people laugh instead of cry.
So, what’s your school’s theme song this year? Drop it in the comments, and bonus points if you tell us the scene in your imaginary school movie where it plays. Take the quiz if you need some help deciding!
🎤 Which Theme Song is YOUR School’s Anthem This Year?
Answer these five totally scientific questions to find your perfect school year soundtrack.*
(*Scientific = I made them up over breakfast.)
1️⃣ How’s your school handling challenges so far this year?
A. Like a smooth jazz sax solo, cool, confident, effortless.
B. Like Rocky running up the stairs, sweaty, determined, slightly out of breath.
C. Like a rom-com hero, tripping a lot, but somehow still charming.
D. Like a marching band, chaotic, but together and very loud.
2️⃣ What’s your go-to move when the copier breaks down?
A. Calmly troubleshoot while humming to yourself.
B. Stare it down like it’s your arch-nemesis in a sports movie.
C. Bribe it with paper clips and kind words.
D. Call IT, then immediately start a gossip session.
3️⃣ Your school mascot should be …
A. An eagle soaring over adversity.
B. A scrappy street cat that refuses to leave.
C. A golden retriever who doesn’t understand personal space.
D. A marching penguin, cute, committed, a little clumsy.
4️⃣ Pick your motivational snack.
A. Kale smoothie.
B. Protein bar.
C. Donut (plural).
D. Leftover Halloween candy . . . in April.
5️⃣ What’s the vibe in the teacher’s lounge most days?
A. Focused, professional, mission-driven.
B. Loud, passionate, everyone plotting how to win.
C. Full of gallows humor, but somehow still hopeful.
D. Like a reality show reunion, messy but full of heart.
🎶 Your Result:
→ Mostly A’s – The Best Is Yet to Come
You’re steady, polished, and playing the long game. Your school’s not just surviving—it’s rehearsing for the big finale.
→ Mostly B’s – Eye of the Tiger
It’s training montage season, baby. You’ve got grit, focus, and maybe a few sweatbands. This year, you’re going the distance.
→ Mostly C’s – Tubthumping (I Get Knocked Down)
You get knocked down, you get back up, and you laugh while doing it. Resilience is your mascot.
→ Mostly D’s – Don’t Stop Believin’
You run on heart, caffeine, and pure stubbornness. No matter the chaos, you believe in the kids, the work, and each other.
