National Principals Month
This is not an easy time to be a principal. We've always said the job was incredibly challenging but the most rewarding job in the world. Your leadership matters now more than ever, and every...single...day. Thank you for everything you do for your students, staff, and communities. Each and every day, we celebrate you. This month especially, remember you are truly a super star.
AWSP's Mission to Support You
We know how busy you are. Even our survey back in 2018 before the pandemic began revealed 72 percent of principals work 56 hours per week or more. Ninety-one percent of you don’t feel like you can get your work done in an average work week.
We think that number is way too high, and we’ve made it our mission to discover more and new ways to support you and your colleagues in the critical work you do. This month, we want you to celebrate yourself and each other.
A Message from Our Executive Director
AWSP Executive Director Dr. Scott Seaman shares this message with all school leaders on the the importance of your role, this month and every month. It all starts with YOU!
Social Media Prizes and Promotions
Each week in October, we’re posting a question or prompt on Facebook (and Twitter, and Instagram), and choosing four weekly winners from the responses to receive a gift card. (Video entries that we can use in our AWSP news segment will have a greater chance of winning!)
We get amazing and inspirational answers every October. We can’t wait to see what you’ll share this year.
Share and Win
Gov. Inslee Proclaims October Principals Month
Principals, it’s your month nationally and here in Washington. Governor Inslee has proclaimed the entire month of October to be School Principals Month. Check out the official proclamation below and watch his special video message to principals and assistant principals.
Each October, the American Federation of School Administrators (AFSA), NAESP, and NASSP join forces to celebrate our nation’s principals. National Principals Month is an opportunity to celebrate and honor our incredible school principals for their visionary leadership and tireless pursuit of success for each student. Check out these resources provided by the national principal associations:
Find all these resources and more on the
National Principals Month webpage.
