You can use photographs of students in action on the field playing baseball or running track, or a photo of a gymnast on the high-beam; these pictures can be placed on posters, signs or banners. A collage can be of images from different types of sporting events to be used as a school spirit advertisement at your school or at an event where your school is represented. A graphics program can help you create an effective sign. Photoshop, GIMP or comparable software allows you to position one or more photographs on your sign, along with any text and any other graphics you want to add.
There are a couple of ways you can use signs or banners to highlight academic achievements or goals at your school, whether the signs are placed in classrooms or common areas. One idea is to use signs to bring attention to special awards or recognitions the school has received or that individual students have received, such as being on a statewide honor role. The academic signs could also be used to announce school activities, such as registration or graduation.
Many children and especially teens are faced with the pressures to conform. These pressures can take many forms, from struggling to conform to a body image that is unrealistic to issues like smoking, alcohol or drug use. Unhealthy habits, like eating junk food combined with too little physical activity causes many young people to not do as well at school as might be possible. Develop signs that can be placed in your school's lunchroom, gymnasium and hallways to promote healthy choices. You can also use them on particular days throughout the school year that are dedicated to improving the health of students.
A creative approach to developing a school spirit sign involves letting students add their names to a large banner or other sign along with a short message or design. For example, if your school is celebrating diversity week, a sign or banner with students of all races and genders standing together would be one way that students could show their pride in their school and each other.