Starting a new school year can bring a mix of nerves and excitement, but the right funny back to school quotes can quickly turn those jitters into joy. Whether you’re a parent looking to lighten the mood, a teacher hoping to break the ice, or a student in need of a good laugh, these quotes blend humor with the spirit of heading back to class. Let’s make the return to school something to smile about with a collection of clever and cheerful lines.
40 Funny Back to School Quotes
Here’s a fun collection of 40 funny back to school quotes that will bring a smile to students, teachers, and parents as they kick off a brand-new school year.
Funny back to school quotes for students
1. “I’m not saying I’m ready for school, but I haven’t used my brain all summer, so it should be well-rested.” — Unknown
2. “The only time my room is clean is the night before school starts.” — Unknown
3. “Back to school: because summer decided to hit the snooze button for three months.” — Unknown
4. “My backpack is heavier than my will to be here.” — Unknown
5. “School is a lot like a lollipop. It looks sweet from the outside, but deal with it long enough, and you’re left with a stick.” — Unknown
6. “I wish the first day of school was the last day of school.” — Unknown
7. “My summer homework was so hard, I think I need a summer to recover.” — Unknown
8. “Dear Algebra, stop asking us to find your X. She’s never coming back.” — Unknown
9. “The feeling when you can’t find the answers to your homework on Google.” — Unknown
10. “My goal this school year is to not peak in high school… until after I graduate.” — Unknown
11. “The most important thing I learned in school was how to look like I was paying attention.” — Unknown
12. “I’m learning skills I will use for the rest of my life by doing homework… procrastinating and negotiating.” — Bill Watterson
13. “That moment when you realize school starts tomorrow and you haven’t done any of your summer reading.” — Unknown
14. “School’s first day motto: Act like you’ve read all the summer assignments… even if you haven’t.” — Unknown
15. “Surviving the first day of school should come with its own diploma.” — Unknown
If these quotes made you chuckle, don’t miss our Back to School Jokes for Kids — perfect for classroom laughs or lunchbox notes.
Funny back to school quotes for teachers
16. “There are three good reasons to be a teacher – June, July, and August.” — Unknown
17. “I teach high school math. I sell a product to a market that doesn’t want it, but is forced by law to buy it.” — Dan Meyer
18. “Being a new teacher is like trying to fly an airplane while building it.” — Rick Smith
19. “Cheers to all of the teachers who give out pencils every single day and know that they’ll never get them back.” — Unknown
20. “Coffee: Turning tired teachers into superheroes on a daily basis.” — Heidi McDonald
21. “Confessions of a Tired Teacher: I was so tired that I stopped at a stop sign and waited for it to turn green.” —Unknown
22. “Educators are the only people who lose sleep over other people’s children.” — Nicholas A. Ferroni
23. “Every morning before getting out of bed, I calculate how much sick leave I have left.” — Heidi McDonald
24. “Good teachers are the ones who can challenge young minds without losing their own.” — Unknown
25. “I am a teacher – I steal things from home and bring them to work.” — Unknown
26. “I’m silently correcting your grammar.” —Unknown
27. “Teaching: The only profession where you can get mugged by a 6-year-old.” — Unknown
28. “My classroom is a melting pot… mostly of forgotten lunches.” — Unknown
29. “I survived another teacher in-service day. Where’s my medal?” — Unknown
30. “Welcome back, teachers! May your coffee be strong and your patience be endless.” — Unknown
Pair these quotes with fun icebreaker questions to warm up the room and get kids talking.
For Parents:
31. “The first day of school: The day when the countdown to the last day of the school begins.” — Unknown
32. “Summer is that magical time when parents suddenly realize just how grossly underpaid teachers actually are.” — Unknown
33. “Waking your kids up for school the first day after a break is almost as much fun as birthing them was.” — Jenny McCarthy
34. “My favorite part of parenting is after I drop my kids off at school. I’m kidding. It’s after they go to bed.” — @CallMeDraper
35. “If there were no schools to take the children away from home part of the time, the insane asylums would be filled with mothers.” — Edgar W. Howe
36. “It’s back to school season! Time for parents to trade their ‘fun parent’ hat for their ‘homework enforcer’ hat.” — Unknown
37. “The house is too quiet… said no parent ever on the first day of school.” — Unknown
38. “Sending your kids back to school is like sending a tiny, annoying boomerang away. They always come back.” — Unknown
39. “May your school drop-offs be smooth and your coffee still hot.” — Unknown
40. “I’m not crying, you’re crying… because the school bus is finally here!” — Unknown
Looking for more ways to start the year with a smile? Try these first-day-of-school activity ideas for teachers and students alike.
FAQs
1. What is a good quote for going back to school?
A good back to school quote captures the mix of excitement and reluctance students feel. Some great examples include:
- “The first day of school: The day when the countdown to the last day of the school begins.”
- “Back to school: because summer decided to hit the snooze button.”
- “Education is important, but big lunches are importanter.”
- “I go to school, but I never let education get in the way of my learning.”
2. What is a funny quote for the first day of school?
Funny quotes help ease first-day nerves and set a positive tone. Try one of these for a good laugh:
- “Surviving the first day of school should come with its own diploma.”
- “The only thing shorter than summer break is my attention span on the first day.”
- “First day back: when even my alarm clock needs an alarm clock.”
- “If school has taught me anything, it’s how to fake paying attention.”
Final Thoughts
Starting a new school year can be a mix of excitement and nerves—but a good laugh can make all the difference. Back to school jokes do more than entertain—they create a welcoming atmosphere, help ease first-day jitters, and bring smiles to students, parents, and teachers alike. Whether you share them in class, on a bulletin board, or at home, a little humor goes a long way in setting a positive tone. And to keep the fun and learning going strong, explore our Back to School worksheets at Worksheetzone – perfect for engaging students right from day one!
