Free Last Day of School Signs for Preschool Through College

A last day of school photo can turn an ordinary end-of-year moment into a keepsake you’ll enjoy looking back on. These free printable signs come in two styles and cover 17 grade levels, from preschool through college. Print the pages you need, take a picture, and keep the files handy for next year.

A photo is especially fun when you can compare it with one from the first day. The same child, in the same spot, holding a sign for a new grade can make a year’s changes easier to see. It’s a simple tradition, with no special decorations or elaborate setup required.

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Signs for 17 grade levels

Each downloadable set includes a sign for the grade or stage your child is finishing. The options are:

• Preschool
• Pre-K
• Kindergarten
• 1st Grade
• 2nd Grade
• 3rd Grade
• 4th Grade
• 5th Grade
• 6th Grade
• 7th Grade
• 8th Grade
• 9th Grade
• 10th Grade
• 11th Grade
• 12th Grade
• High School
• College

Both sets cover the same grades. The colorful design has a white background; the chalkboard version uses white lettering against a dark background. Pick the look your child likes, or use the style that matches their first day photo.

The signs are undated, so there’s no year printed on them. You can save the PDFs and reuse them in future school years. Having all the grades in one set is also handy for families with children at different stages: you can print the pages each child needs without tracking down several separate downloads.

Print only the pages you need

Each design is provided as a non-editable PDF. Download the set you prefer, open the file, and select the grade pages you want to print. You don’t need to print all 17 signs if you only need one or a few.

Regular paper is a practical choice if you’ll put the sign in a frame or hold it against another surface. Cardstock is sturdier for a child to hold directly, especially if you plan to take several photos or want to save the sign with the picture. Use whichever option suits your setup; the signs don’t require special printing equipment.

Try printing a few days before the last day. End-of-year schedules can get busy with classroom activities and family plans, and having the sign ready means one less thing to remember when it’s time for a photo.

Make the photo easy to compare

If you took a first day picture, return to the same spot for the last day photo. Ask your child to hold the sign, then frame the picture in a similar way. The side-by-side comparison can show how much they’ve grown and changed over the school year.

You can take an individual photo of each child, then bring siblings together for a group picture. A familiar place and a printed sign are enough to make the moment feel special; there’s no need to plan an elaborate backdrop or a particular outfit.

Homeschool families can use the signs at the end of their own school year, whenever that falls. The grade labels can mark a child’s progress and create a record of completed years at home. Teachers can also print the sign for the grade they teach and invite students to take turns holding it for a classroom keepsake.

Choose a design and download the PDF

Both free downloads include all 17 signs, from preschool through college. Select the style you’d like to use:

Colorful Last Day of School Signs

Download the colorful last day of school signs as a PDF.

Chalkboard Last Day of School Signs

Download the chalkboard last day of school signs as a PDF.

Save the file somewhere easy to find after you print. Keeping it with other family photos or school-year keepsakes can make it easier to bring out again next year.

Pair them with first day signs

Want a matching photo at the start of the next school year? Download the free first day of school printable signs, available in colorful and chalkboard styles. You can also browse all the free printables for more ideas to use at home or school.

Whether your child is finishing preschool, moving on from high school or wrapping up college, a quick photo can mark the occasion. Choose a sign, print the page you need, and make the last day one worth remembering.