Vacations are over! It is time to exit vacation mode, reset your brain’s factory settings, and turn on school mode.
Surely, it will seem daunting at first, but you will eventually have to do it.
Being back at school, meeting your friends, sharing your vacation stories are fun.
Whether you are a kid, a teacher or a parent who’s readying their kid for school, you still need a little bit of motivation.
Thus, we bring to you a collection of 150 back-to-school quotes that will gear you up for your days ahead.
Back to School Quotes ( for Kids, for Teens, for Students)
1. First Day Feels
Quotes about those first-day jitters, excitement, and awkward backpack shuffles.
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“New pencils, new me.”
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“First day of school: pretend confidence activated.”
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“Day one: I came, I saw, I forgot my locker combo.”
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“Woke up ten minutes early… and I’m still late.”
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“My outfit is cute; my brain is still in summer.”
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“First impressions matter—so I tripped twice.”
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“If the bell rings, I run… unless it’s for PE.”
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“Smiling through the syllabus like it’s a rom-com.”
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“Back to school? More like back to survival.”
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“I brought my A-game—and snacks.”
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“We meet again, alarm clock.”
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“First day energy: 70% fear, 30% fashion.”
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“Got my backpack, brain not included.”
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“I didn’t choose the student life. The student life chose me.”
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“Fresh start, same chaos.”
2. Class Clown Vibes
Quotes for the jokesters, pranksters, and future comedians in the classroom.
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“Learning? I thought we were just here for the drama.”
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“I raise my hand only when it’s for snacks.”
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“My desk is my stage.”
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“School is cool—until the homework hits.”
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“Sarcasm is my second language.”
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“If I were a subject, I’d be recess.”
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“Trying to major in lunch.”
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“Why be quiet in class when you can be legendary?”
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“I came. I saw. I made everyone laugh.”
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“If you can’t dazzle them with brilliance, distract them with jokes.”
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“Report cards fear me.”
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“I don’t snore in class—I dream out loud.”
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“My GPA has a great sense of humor.”
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“I thought ‘study group’ meant snacks and chaos.”
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“School rule #1: never trust a pop quiz.”
3. Study Mode: Activated
Quotes for those moments when the grind is real and caffeine is your best friend.
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“Brain loading… please wait.”
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“Currently in a committed relationship with my notebook.”
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“Study hard, nap harder.”
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“I’m not procrastinating—I’m prioritizing rest.”
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“My study playlist is better than yours.”
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“Sleep? Never heard of her.”
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“Books before bros. Or burgers.”
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“I don’t need luck—I need Wi-Fi and motivation.”
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“Flashcards are my emotional support system.”
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“Midterms: where dreams go to cry.”
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“One does not simply pass without panicking.”
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“Trying to solve problems like they owe me money.”
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“Surviving on notes and pure ambition.”
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“Can I major in snack breaks?”
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“Studying: because crying isn’t a strategy.”
4. Friends, Food & Hallway Drama
Quotes about school friendships, cafeteria chaos, and those legendary hallway moments.
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“School friends = family with better memes.”
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“Meet me at our locker—it’s tea time.”
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“Hallway walking speed: depends on who’s watching.”
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“My lunch table is elite only because we say so.”
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“More hallway drama than a reality show.”
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“Friends who skip the group project together, stay together.”
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“We bond over late assignments and cafeteria fries.”
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“Our group chat is louder than the school bell.”
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“School wouldn’t be school without my people.”
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“Spotted: gossip level 100 near the vending machine.”
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“Lunch break = daily therapy session.”
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“I came for the education, stayed for the chaos.”
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“BFFs in school, CEOs in dreams.”
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“We’re not classmates—we’re a sitcom cast.”
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“Cafeteria food may flop, but our vibes never do.”
5. Teacher Talk & School Life
Quotes about classroom chaos, daily routines, and decoding teacher language.
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“If looks could grade, I’d have straight A’s.”
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“My teacher said ‘pop quiz’ and I popped out.”
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“Is it still participation if I’m mentally absent?”
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“‘Any questions?’ Yes. Why am I here?”
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“The board’s clean, but my brain’s a mess.”
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“I understood the lesson until the teacher started talking.”
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“Group project? More like group panic.”
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“When the teacher says ‘read silently,’ my thoughts scream.”
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“Homework: the plot twist nobody asked for.”
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“Yes, I did the reading… of the title.”
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“Still trying to figure out if teachers sleep at school.”
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“Every teacher has a ‘look’ that ends conversations.”
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“The bell rings, and I turn into The Flash.”
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“My report card and I are no longer on speaking terms.”
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“Why does math feel like a personal attack?”
6. Teen Life Unfiltered
Quotes about high school drama, finding your identity, and teenage survival mode.
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“Surviving high school one sarcastic comment at a time.”
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“I’m not moody, I’m just fluent in teen.”
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“High school is just a full-time vibe check.”
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“Teen life: 10% school, 90% inner monologue.”
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“Wearing headphones to avoid small talk since forever.”
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“Still waiting for the glow-up my teen years promised.”
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“That wasn’t a mood swing—it was a full emotional gymnastics routine.”
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“Every class is a social experiment.”
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“My life’s a coming-of-age movie—minus the soundtrack.”
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“I study emotions more than subjects.”
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“The hallways are basically a runway for my mental breakdowns.”
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“Plot twist: I’m actually thriving in chaos.”
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“High school: where you age five years in one semester.”
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“Trying to be chill but overthinking everything.”
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“My confidence comes and goes like the school Wi-Fi.”
7. Motivation with a Twist
Quotes that bring the hustle—peppered with humor, sass, and school spirit.
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“Wake up. Show up. Don’t mess it up.”
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“Progress, not perfection—but I’ll still aim for extra credit.”
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“Be the overachiever they warned you about.”
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“Stay focused. Or at least pretend really well.”
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“Dream big, hustle harder, nap deepest.”
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“No shortcuts—just caffeine and ambition.”
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“Make your report card jealous of your glow-up.”
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“Today’s grind = tomorrow’s flex.”
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“Turning my ‘oops’ into A+ outcomes.”
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“Rise, shine, and rewrite the narrative.”
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“Slaying exams like I slay outfits.”
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“No cape, just confidence and a planner.”
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“Fuel your fire—even if it’s just with coffee.”
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“Brains and boldness > anything in your backpack.”
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“The only thing stronger than my procrastination is my comeback.”
8. Little Learners, Big Mood
Quotes just for the kiddos—adorably smart, a little sassy, and super school-ready.
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“I’m not small—I’m fun-sized genius.”
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“First grade? I was born ready.”
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“Crayons and courage—that’s my school gear.”
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“Recess is my cardio.”
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“Learning ABCs like it’s my job.”
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“Snack time > algebra every time.”
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“Too cool for preschool, too sharp for scissors.”
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“Nap time is sacred, and I stand by that.”
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“I’m here to color outside the lines.”
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“Big ideas, tiny backpack.”
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“My handwriting’s wild, but so is my imagination.”
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“Show and tell: my favorite sport.”
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“Counting to 100 like a boss.”
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“School is fun when you rule the reading rug.”
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“Tiny desk, huge dreams.”
9. Homework & Hustle Woes
Quotes for the eternal struggle between students and the mountain of assignments.
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“Homework is just a villain with paper clips.”
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“When the homework hits, so does the existential crisis.”
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“Assigned reading = unassigned motivation.”
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“I don’t always finish my homework… but when I do, it’s five minutes before class.”
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“Deadlines? More like guidelines, right?”
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“Homework: the reason my weekend is missing.”
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“Writing essays like I’m writing my will.”
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“Math problems give me trust issues.”
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“The only thing multiplying is my stress.”
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“I swear the homework breeds overnight.”
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“Finished my assignment—emotionally, not physically.”
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“They said school builds character… I want a refund.”
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“Homework and I are in a toxic relationship.”
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“It’s called homework because it works against you.”
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“Teachers assign it. Students survive it.”
10. School Glow & Growing Up
Quotes about growth, change, and owning your journey—one grade at a time.
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“Glow-up season starts every school year.”
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“Be proud of how far you’ve grown—inside and outside the classroom.”
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“School teaches more than books—it builds a legend.”
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“Every grade is a new chapter in your origin story.”
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“Knowledge is the new cool.”
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“I’m not just learning—I’m evolving.”
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“Grades fade. Growth sticks.”
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“Mistakes made. Lessons learned. Keep it moving.”
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“Today’s effort = tomorrow’s glow.”
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“This school year, I’m building my empire.”
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“Every test is just a plot twist in your success story.”
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“Learn, level up, repeat.”
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“Not perfect. Just better than yesterday.”
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“From pencils to purpose—I’m on a mission.”
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“Smart is the new bold.”
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120 Aesthetic Beach Instagram Captions (With Friends, Boyfriend & Best Friend)
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Bible prayers (for family, for health, for kids , for exam, for school)
Going back to school isn’t always fun.
You require a lot of pushing and motivation to even get out of the bed.
Let these quotes help you do so!!