The last day of school is here—and that calls for a photo (or ten)! Whether it’s preschool or senior year, a last day of school sign is the perfect way to capture this milestone with just a quick print and a smile.
These printable signs are simple, cute, and ready in seconds—because let’s be honest, end-of-year chaos is real. Just print, snap, and celebrate another year in the books!
I’ve been doing first and last day signs for years with my kids, and I won’t lie — printing these out the night before (or honestly the morning of) while everyone is rushing around has become a bit of a tradition in itself. That’s exactly why I keep these free and simple: just print, hand it to your kid, and snap away. No chalkboards, no fancy setups required.
These printable signs are updated for the 2025–2026 school year and cover every grade from Pre-K all the way through 12th grade — plus homeschool options too. Scroll down to grab yours, and keep reading for my best tips on actually getting a good photo out of it!
Why You’ll Love These Last Day of School Signs
- Simple and classic design — the focus stays on your kid, not the sign
- Completely free — no catch, just your name and email to get instant access
- Every grade covered — Pre-K, Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st through 12th, and even homeschool
- Updated for 2026 — no scrambling for the right year
- Print in seconds — no design skills or special supplies needed
- Pairs perfectly with the matching first day of school signs for a beautiful before-and-after
How to Get the Free Printables
If possible, you can try printing these on a piece of heavy-weight paper instead of your standard printer paper. It’s a lot easier for the paper to stay unwrinkled for photos this way!
To grab the printable, just fill out the box with your name and email below, and they’ll instantly be sent right to your inbox! 🙂
Visit the link, then choose which file you’d like to print. They are broken down by year, so just choose whichever file(s) you need. Make sure to print these in the landscape!
But you can absolutely use basic printer paper. Nothing fancy is required here, including chalkboards or other other DIY-type ideas.
Grades Available
These free printable signs are available for every stage of the school journey:
- Pre-K
- Preschool
- Kindergarten
- 1st Grade through 12th Grade
- Homeschool
If you grabbed my first day of school signs, these look very similar! Just like the first-day printables, these are broken down by grade.
Warning…I have to be honest with you all—it’s pretty bittersweet to look back at these before and afters as a set! Kids grow so fast.
How to Get a Great Last Day of School Photo
Now that you have your last day sign printed out and ready to go, the real challenge begins—you’ve got to get a photo with your child holding it!
- Let them pick their outfit. Not only will this curtail early morning battles, but you’ll always remember what your child’s favorite (school-appropriate) outfit was. For younger children, you can give them a choice between two outfits to keep it less overwhelming.
- Take your photo in the morning. I personally have had way more luck getting a good photo in the morning before my kids head off to school. By the time they get home, they’ve lost most of that last day’s excitement and are just ready to be done.
- Try to photograph them outside. Photos taken in natural light will always look better than artificial ones. Have your child go outside and place them in a spot with even light (i.e., not a lot of shadowing over their face). Hand them their last day of school sign and start snapping!
- Don’t be afraid of a candid photo. Let’s be honest. You aren’t always going to get the super-enthusiastic beaming smile we all dream of for these types of photos. However, what we really want is to remember our children as they are at this moment. If they aren’t the big grin type of kid, don’t be afraid to get a photo anyway!
- Take multiple photos. Lastly, you’ll rarely nail the best photo on the first try. Take 2-3 minutes and put your child in 1-2 different spots. Snap 5-10 photos per spot—it literally just takes seconds! This way, you’ll have plenty of options to choose from for your favorite last day of school photo.
Grab Your Free Printable Last Day of School Sign Here!
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Katie says
Thank you so much for having these available! I printed the first day of school signs back in August, and was really hoping you would have the last day signs, even though the end of school is a little crazy this year!
Christine says
We’re so glad that you loved them Katie! We know things are a bit chaotic right now, so we appreciate you coming back!
Crista McGinley says
Hello, I love your school signs for my kids.
I’m a member but I can’t seem to find the link to download these last day of school signs. Could you please send them to me, thank you. 🙂
Christine says
Hi Crista,
Christine from the team here. You can get the printable downloads via email. Just fill out the information just below the “How to Get the Free Printable” section. Thank you!
Shell says
I don’t see the link for the ’23 last day of school printables. Are these available?
Erika says
Hi Shell, yes it is available – look for the box to sign up, put your info in, and you’ll get instant access through your email.