Popsicles With The Principal
Popsicles With The Principal
There are moments in a school year,
Before the lessons all begin,
That quietly remind us all
Of why this work is such a win.
Before the pencils sharpen,
Before the first bell rings,
Before backpacks fill the hallways,
Before classrooms bloom with spring,
A special day comes calling,
One filled with smiles so wide.
A Day of joyful laughter,
And unmistakable Tiger pride.
The class lists stand before us,
A simple page to see,
Yet somehow hold the promise
Of what this year will be.
Tiny fingers trace the names,
Hearts begin to race.
"I've got my favorite teacher!"
Excitement lights each face.
"I'll be with my best friend!"
"I wonder who I'll meet?"
Dreams begin unfolding
On little dancing feet.
Parents gather smiling,
Sharing stories in the sun.
Neighbors become family
Before the year's begun.
The music fills the playground,
With melodies that say,
"Welcome back, we're glad you're here!
Today's your special day."
And then come frozen treasures
Bright popsicles held high.
Sticky hands and colorful smiles
Beneath a summer sky.
Red lips, blue tongues, and laughter,
Orange drips upon a shoe.
No one seems to mind at all
That's simply what we do.
For every frozen popsicle
Is so much more than sweet.
It's a way of saying, "You belong."
To every child we meet.
To those returning once again,
Whose faces I hold dear,
And those who walk our halls anew,
We're so excited you're here.
As principal, I treasure
These moments every year.
They fill my heart with gratitude
And leave me smiling ear to ear.
For schools are built on more than books,
Or lessons neatly planned.
They're built by caring hearts that reach
With open, welcoming hands.
They're built in shared traditions,
In laughter ringing free,
In simple acts of kindness
That grow community.
A popsicle may melt away,
The music someday ends,
But memories made together
Are gifts that never bend.
So, here's to fresh beginnings,
To friendships yet to grow,
To teachers who inspire hearts,
And dreams we're yet to know.
Here's to another school year,
Filled with wonder from the start.
Because "Popsicles With the Principal"
Is where we first share heart.
And long before the learning starts,
Or homework fills the night,
A community becomes a family ...
One popsicle at a time.
Written By:
Cameron Forbush
2026
