Teacher appreciation gifts for the whole staff
The best teacher appreciation gifts from a PTA or school go to the whole staff at one budget, plus a treat for the staff lounge, at the front office before Teacher Appreciation Week, May 3 to 7, 2027. Our gifts start at $22.
A gift for everyone in the building
The best teacher appreciation gifts from a school go to the whole staff at one budget, so nobody in the building is left out.
This page is for a PTA, a principal or a district buying for a whole staff. A parent buying for one teacher can order any single gift on the price list; check your school's policy on gifts from families first, or give through the PTA's staff gift instead.
Who is on the staff list
- Classroom teachers and specialists: art, music, PE, library
- Paraprofessionals and classroom aides
- The front office, the principal and assistant principals
- Counselors, the school nurse and support staff
- Custodians and cafeteria staff
- Bus drivers and crossing guards who serve your school
A plan for Teacher Appreciation Week 2027
Teacher Appreciation Week 2027 runs Monday, May 3 to Friday, May 7. One thing a day, and two of the five are free.
Mon, May 3
A treat in the staff lounge
A big box or tower opened before the first bell. One per lounge if your building has two.
Tue, May 4
Notes from students
Room parents collect a card from each class. It costs nothing and it is what teachers keep.
Wed, May 5
An hour together after dismissal
A hosted game on the library screen or from home, 60 minutes, ending on time.
Thu, May 6
Parents cover a duty
Volunteers take lunch or recess duty so staff get a real break.
Fri, May 7
A gift in every mailbox
The same gift for every person on the staff list, with a card from the PTA.
National PTA has marked the first full week of May as Teacher Appreciation Week since 1984. Some districts pick their own week, so check yours before you set dates.
When to order teacher appreciation gifts
Have everything at the front office by Friday, April 30, 2027, the school day before the week starts. Many districts take spring break in April, so order before it.
| Gift | Arrives by | Order by | Last safe day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gifts for one school, to the front office | Fri, Apr 30, 2027 | Fri, Apr 9, 2027 | Fri, Apr 16, 2027 |
| Logo gifts, or one order for a whole district | Fri, Apr 30, 2027 | Fri, Mar 19, 2027 | Fri, Apr 2, 2027 |
Unbranded gifts take about 2 to 3 weeks; gifts with your school's logo and big district orders take 4 to 6. More on logo orders in custom logo gifts.
Teacher appreciation gifts by budget
Real prices per gift, before shipping and branding. Pick one for the whole staff and one for the lounge.
Under $40: one gift for every staff member
The level a PTA can give to everyone in the building, from the kindergarten team to the custodians.
Quogue Luxury Gift Box (X-Small)$22Hampton Chocolate Factory (opens in a new tab)
Signature Truffle Collection$32Hampton Chocolate Factory (opens in a new tab)
Quogue Luxury Gift Box (Small)$36Hampton Chocolate Factory (opens in a new tab)
The Bridgehampton$38Hampton Chocolate Factory (opens in a new tab)
$40 to $100: the staff lounge treat
A tower or collection to open in the lounge on Monday, or a fuller box for a small staff.
Quogue Luxury Gift Box (Medium)$58Hampton Chocolate Factory (opens in a new tab)
The Westhampton$58Hampton Chocolate Factory (opens in a new tab)
Dubai Milk Chocolate Bar Duo (2 Pack)$59.95Hampton Chocolate Factory (opens in a new tab)
Chocolate Bliss$82Hampton Chocolate Factory (opens in a new tab)
Hampton Duo Tower$82Hampton Chocolate Factory (opens in a new tab)
Chocolate Lover$98Hampton Chocolate Factory (opens in a new tab)
$100 to $200: a big spread for a large school
One statement box for a busy lounge, or a thank-you from the district to a school's whole team.
Every gift opens our partner store, where you can order online. Sending to a long list or adding your logo? Get a free quote with volume pricing instead.
What a whole-staff gift costs
One gift for every person on the staff list, before shipping and branding.
| Staff | Quogue Luxury Gift Box (X-Small), $22 | Signature Truffle Collection, $32 | Quogue Luxury Gift Box (Small), $36 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 staff | $660 | $960 | $1,080 |
| 60 staff | $1,320 | $1,920 | $2,160 |
| 100 staff | $2,200 | $3,200 | $3,600 |
| 150 staff | $3,300 | $4,800 | $5,400 |
A PTA example. A $1,500 staff appreciation line covers 60 staff at $22 each ($1,320), plus 2 Hampton Duo Towers for the lounge, for $1,484 in all before shipping.
Ordering for a school: who pays and where it goes
PTA money, a principal's fund or a district purchase all work. What changes is who signs off and who signs for the boxes.
Start from the office's staff list.
Ask the front office for the full list, not the teacher directory, and order two or three extra for subs and new hires.
PTA: get a written quote first.
Your treasurer and the board can approve a fixed number before anyone pays.
Principal or district: one quote for the order.
A written price for the whole order is what the school bookkeeper or the purchasing office asks for.
Deliver to the front office on a school day.
Not on a weekend or during spring break, when nobody is there to sign for it.
Label it for the PTA.
"Staff appreciation, hold for the PTA" on the label keeps boxes out of classrooms before Friday.
Ask about allergies quietly.
Every gift here is chocolate. Check with the office or the school nurse before you order.
Thanking the parent volunteers who ran the week too? See volunteer appreciation gifts.
Pair the gift with an after-school event
Wednesday of the week, right after dismissal: a live host runs about an hour, on the library screen or with everyone at home.
Virtual / HybridLive host
Starting at $39 USD / person
Quiz Showdown!
A quiz show in teams with a live host. Put each grade level on its own team.
1 hourVirtual / HybridLive host
Starting at $39 USD / person
Gratitude Games & Grins
Light games built around saying thanks, with a live host. No kit to ship.
1 hourVirtual / HybridLive hostKit
Starting at $70 USD / person
Painting
A painting kit for each person and an instructor leading every step. No experience needed.
1 hour
Each card shows the live price. For Wednesday, May 5, 2027, book a hosted game by Wed, Apr 21, 2027 and a kit workshop by Wed, Apr 14, 2027. Painting at your school, district-wide games and prices by headcount are on team building for teachers; more on virtual trivia, employee appreciation events and paint nights.
Teacher appreciation gift questions
What are good teacher appreciation gifts from a PTA?
One gift for every person on the staff list, the same for everyone, with a card from the families: a chocolate gift box or truffle collection works for almost anyone. Add a bigger box for the staff lounge on Monday and an hour together after school during the week.
When is Teacher Appreciation Week 2027?
National PTA has marked the first full week of May as Teacher Appreciation Week since 1984. In 2027 that is Monday, May 3 to Friday, May 7. Some districts set their own week, so check your district calendar.
When should we order teacher appreciation gifts?
For gifts at the front office by Friday, April 30, 2027, order by Friday, April 9, and no later than Friday, April 16. Logo gifts or one order for a whole district need 4 to 6 weeks: order by Friday, March 19, 2027. If your spring break falls in April, order before it.
How much should a PTA spend per teacher?
There's no standard amount. Pick one budget and give the same gift to everyone. Our gifts start at $22, so a staff of 60 costs $1,320 at that level before shipping, and a $1,500 budget still leaves room for two shared boxes for the lounge.
Should we include staff who aren't teachers?
Yes. Paraprofessionals, the front office, custodians, cafeteria staff, the school nurse and bus drivers all keep the school running. Ask the front office for the full staff list and order two or three extra for subs and new hires.
I'm a parent buying for one teacher. Is this page for me?
It is written for a PTA, principal or district buying for a whole staff, but any single gift on the price list can be ordered on its own. Check your school's policy on gifts from families first, or add to the PTA's staff gift instead.
Can the gifts be delivered to the school?
Yes. Ship the whole order to the front office on a school day, labeled for the PTA, so someone can sign for it and keep the boxes out of classrooms until gift day. Avoid weekends and spring break.
Can we add the school's logo?
Yes, on custom logo gifts. Branded orders take 4 to 6 weeks and minimums are typically 10 units per product, so order in March for Teacher Appreciation Week.
What about allergies?
Every gift on this page is chocolate. Check with the front office or the school nurse before you order, look at each product's ingredient details, and ask us for an alternative for anyone who can't have it.
Thank everyone in the building
Tell us your staff count, your school or district and your budget per person, and we'll come back with a gift plan and a quote you can take to the PTA board.