Anderson's High School Blog

Successful Fundraisers and Community Events

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 09:05:24 -0500

A teacher shares ideas for new fundraisers and community events.

How the Governor of Kentucky is Stepping Up for Education

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 11:31:24 -0500

A teacher from Kentucky shares his thoughts on how his Governor has gone to bat for education.

Planning FCCLA Awards Events

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 02:58:36 -0500

Ideas for planning a budget friendly FCCLA Awards Banquet.

Ideas to Boost School Spirit

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 02:49:11 -0500

Ideas to get everyone involved in School Spirit at your school!

Engaging Students With School Spirit

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 02:29:16 -0500

Get everyone fired up with School Spirit! From rallies to spirit throws, this cheer coach shares her experiences.

Top 10 Budget-Friendly Favors

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:08:13 -0600

If your Prom Budget is stretched and you're trying to make it work, don't ditch the favors! Give them a keepsake of their special night AND stay on budget! Here are TEN favor ideas under $2.00!

Valentine Fundraiser - I Dig You Shovels

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:50:01 -0600

Valentine-grams are always a hit with Students. They'll love this new twist! Use them to raise funds for your group or special event.

Top 5 Budget-Friendly Ideas to Get the Word Out About Prom

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:34:17 -0600

Get everyone excited about Prom now with a fun PR campaign. These easy, budget-friendly ideas will get your Prom off to a successful start by creating enthusiasm and excitement for the big night.

Let Your Senior-All-Night-Party GLOW

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:24:54 -0600

Looking to take your Senior All Night Party up a notch? Go with a GLOW theme and WOW the kids!

Cool ideas for School Spirit all Winter long

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:10:10 -0600

Keep School Spirit alive during the cool winter months with these hot ideas!

How To Plan A Senior All Night Party

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:42:53 -0600

Simple steps to set you on the path to creating an unforgettable Senior All Night Party. For more info, also visit our Senior All Night Party product page to get theme ideas and much more!

Cyber Monday

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 09:40:43 -0600

We're planning HOTdeals and BIG giveaways for Cyber Monday. Get the inside scoop and be ready to score some huge savings!

Pillars of Pride

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:49:29 -0600

Make the most of your decorating dollars with this festive theme that can be re-purposed after your event and enjoyed all year long!

Mini Desserts - a Hot New Trend for Prom

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:07:25 -0500

One of the hottest new ideas for Prom or Senior Dinner is Mini Desserts. Amazing little indulgences that exude elegance and sophistication. Get some fabulous recipes or learn how to convert your favorite dessert to a mini-dessert!

Ultimate Spirit Week Guide

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 09:47:22 -0500

Tips, tricks, tools & ideas for the best Spirit Week EVER!!! Get everyone involved, get wild & crazy about School Spirit, and make your Spirit Week a huge success!

Planning For Homecoming

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 12:20:00 -0500

An awesome tradition welcoming students and alumni back to school, Homecoming is just around the corner!! Are you ready? We’re here to help make the planning of this incredible event as stress-free as possible for your students, staff, alumni, and you! Check out our fabulous ideas for Homecoming themes, and great planning tips and tricks!

Video Tutorials

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:26:00 -0500

Learn how to decorate like a PRO! We offer video tutorials on how to use lighting, balloons, background paper and more!

Video Tutorial - Weighting for Structures

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:28:00 -0500

Prom Themes are important to make your prom as wonderful of an event as you ever have! Be sure that your structures at prom are properly weighted to ensure durability.

Video Tutorial - Working with transparencies

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:20:00 -0500

Decorating your Prom venue is important to make sure that your space has a magical feel! Using a few simple tools, such as a transparency and overhead projector, you can create a beautiful cardboard background structure!

Video Tutorial - Working with Sheeting

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:18:00 -0500

Prom Decorations bring your venue space to life. Using a variety of decorating fabrics such as background paper, streamers, gossamer, netting, tulle and more, you can create beautiful spaces!

Video Tutorial - Lighting your prom theme

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:16:00 -0500

Prom Decorations, especially prom lighting definitely has the capability to set the mood for your ambiance. Use mini lights, flood lights or even colored lights to feature soft themes.

Video Tutorial - Laminating Backgrounds

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:15:00 -0500

Prom Decorating can be a hassle, but when things are laminated, you can ensure that it will last throughout the whole night!

Video Tutorial - Decorating with Glitter

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:13:00 -0500

Prom Decorations shine with glitter! Glitter can make any and everything sand out and come to life!

Video Tutorial - Decorating with Fabrics: Gossamer, Tulle, and Netting

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:11:00 -0500

Prom Decorations bring your venue space to life. Using a variety of decorating fabrics such as gossamer, netting, tulle, background paper, streamers, and more, you can create beautiful spaces!

Video Tutorial - Working with Die-Cuts

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:06:00 -0500

Prom Decorations are made easy with pre-cut shapes (die cuts). You can place these on structures throughout your prom such as trees or columns to make your prom space come to life!

Video Tutorial - Working with Balloons

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:03:00 -0500

Prom decorations are quick and easy to put together with balloons. Whether used in balloon arches, or balloon clusters, balloons always add color to your decor and can bring out exciting elements to your prom theme.

Video Tutorial - Working with Background Paper

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 09:58:00 -0500

Prom Decorations come to life with simple tools such as background paper, corrugated paper and poly vinyl.

2011 Cover Teen

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 12:38:00 -0500

Congratulations to our 2011 Cover Teen, Tiana Spearman!

Tiana Spearman shares more than just her name with a Disney® princess. Like the Tiana character from the movie, our Tiana is smart, beautiful and industrious, not to mention the fact that helping other people is just part of who she is.

Cover Teen Contest - 2012

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 08:50:00 -0500

You could be the next Cover Teen and win cool prizes!

$200 cash prize
$500 Anderson’s merchandise certificate for his/her school
An all-day photo shoot at the Anderson’s studio
Pictures in the 2012 Anderson’s High School Homecoming catalog and on andersons.com.
Transportation/accommodations for his/her and a parent (Minneapolis/St. Paul)

Crazy Fan Contest - Fall 2011

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:01:00 -0500

You could win $100 cash and a $500 Anderson's merchandise certificate for your school! Get your school, friends and community involved. Lets see your School Pride!

Our School Is Paw-some Contest

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 11:44:00 -0500

What makes your school totally “Paw-some”? The students? Your football team? One rockin’ teacher? Upload your photos and a short description/story about what makes your school great. You could win a $50 gift certificate to Anderson’s Paw Pride and a shout out to your school on our website!

Coolest School Contest

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 11:07:00 -0500

Your student/staff recognition celebration could win you big savings from Anderson’s! We want to hear about the fun, unique or wacky ways your school honors students and/or staff. Submit a short description and compete with other schools to win a $50 Anderson’s merchandise certificate and a call out on our website!

Student Recognition Ideas & Tips

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 10:53:00 -0500

There are so many ways to recognize students. A good recognition program works to recognize as many people as possible. Through recognition comes a stronger sense of community and self importance. The ability to help build positive self-esteem is the most powerful tool a recognition program can provide.

School Spirit Guide

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 09:58:58 -0500

There is something about school spirit that is pure magic. Each school has their special traditions that make them unique. The feeling of a united and spirited student body is simply fantastic! Try some school spirit ideas and tips for involvement.

Organizing Your Event Committees

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 09:54:20 -0500

If your school or committee is small, you could plan your event as one large committee, but if you have a large Committee, splitting up into several smaller sub-committees will make planning easier and more efficient. Sub-committees can research their areas of responsibility and bring information and selections back to the large committee to vote on. The number and type of sub-committees will vary depending upon your needs. Possible sub-committees include:

Homecoming Float Decorations

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 09:45:09 -0500

Amazing Float Decoration Ideas for Your Homecoming

No homecoming parade is complete without a variety of beautiful, fun or even zany floats! The recipe for creating amazing homecoming floats is simple: Just add Anderson's! We can help you bring your homecoming float ideas to the parade with our affordable float decorations. Or, if you’re out of ideas and running out of time, we have tons of great float kits that are ready to go!

Spirit Week Ideas

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 08:58:10 -0500

Are you ready for Spirit Week?

What are your school’s Spirit Week traditions? Whatever they are, use Spirit Week as a time to promote school spirit, unify the student body and make fun memories your students and teachers will cherish for a lifetime. Read on for some fun Spirit Week ideas!

Fundraising Fun

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 08:54:58 -0500

The secret to successful fundraising is knowledge: knowing what you need (money),
how to get it (sell a good or service), who your market is (students, parents and the
community), what they want (do you have what they’re looking for?) and how much
time you have (when is your event?). Armed with this knowledge, you can create a
successful and profitable fundraiser in no time.

What to Do BEFORE Building a Theme

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 15:42:00 -0500

Building a theme for your BIG EVENT? Here are some things to think about BEFORE you start construction!

Kit & Theme Construction: Top 10 Tips and Hints

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 14:49:00 -0500

Have questions about constructing your theme or kit?
Anderson's is here to help. Here are our TOP TEN tips to help you construct a theme or kit like a PRO!

Free Online Tools

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:58:00 -0500

Check out these AWESOME FREEBIES from Anderson's!

Download our Advisor Planner, Budget Sheet, Fundraising Flyer and more.... For FREE!

Clever, New Fundraising Idea!

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:10:50 -0500

Here at Anderson's, we know that you are always looking for great new ways to raise funds for your school. That's why we've come up with a clever, new way to use one of our popular products that kids love, to do just that!

Wanted Advisory Board Members

Wed, 04 May 2011 21:08:00 -0500

Be heard! Anderson's wants to listen to your thoughts about product ideas, what’s working and what’s not, what we’re doing right and what we could improve, so we can continue to provide you with the very best products, offers, prices and service. This is your chance to collaborate with others across the nation to improve not just your own school but theirs as well! All while getting compensated too!

How To Build A Float

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 21:05:00 -0500

So you want to build a float. Great! This guide will help you create a masterpiece that will get oohs and ahhs from all your adoring fans.

15 Activities For Your Senior All Night Party

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 21:03:00 -0500

All-night parties or "lock-ins" are intended to one last hurrah in their high school career. They are also a great way to keep kids safe on a big night of celebrations.

Generating interest and getting the kids there is key to a successful event. A few wild & crazy activities will do just the trick. This list is just a starting point, and may possibly generate more ideas from your committee. Think out of the box. It's okay to get a little crazy!

Huge Fundraising Opportunities

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 21:00:00 -0600

Fundraising is all about the bottom line. Income - Spend = PROFIT. Spend less, profit more! It's really quite simple.
But how to spend less and stay profitable with hot, high-demand items. Take advantage of sales and special offers! Get the products kids want, at a savings to you and end up with more profit potential.

Here's are some examples. We've done the math so you can see the potential.

Crazy Fan Contest

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 20:57:00 -0600

This contest is now closed. Thank you for participating! Watch for our next Crazy Fan contest in the Fall of 2011

Giant Megaphone

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 20:54:00 -0600

Anderson's Giant Megaphone has found it's 15 minutes of fame!

How to put the FUN in Fun-draising

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 20:52:00 -0600

Fundraising. The mere mention of the word can send shivers down the spine of well-intentioned students and advisors.

4 Creative Prom Invitations

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 20:49:00 -0600

We're looking for your stories or ideas for great Prom Invitations. Wild & wacky, crazy & creative, or really romantic. We know there are some great stories out there, and we want to hear them.