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Are you looking for a unique way to show your appreciation and gratitude to the teachers who have supported your children’s education throughout the year?
If so, what better way than by hosting a festive Mardi Gras themed Teacher Appreciation Week!
This colorful celebration will allow your PTO or class parent volunteers to bring joy, creativity, and energy into the school to shower the staff with lots of gratitude and appreciation.
With our step-by-step guide below, we’ll walk you through all of the necessary details—from decorations to treats and gift ideas —that make up this exciting teacher appreciation event!
Get ready for an enjoyable week full of Mardi Gras fun as you thank those dedicated teachers, principals and school staff in style.
Decorate the Teacher’s Lounge with bright colors and Mardi Gras beads, masks, and streamers.
As we all know, a party is more fun when the party space is fabulously decorated!
And a Mardi Gras theme is such a fun theme to play with totally fabulous decorations.
By incorporating Mardi Gras beads, masks, and streamers, create a fun and lively atmosphere that encourages teachers to fully immerse in the fun theme.
The use of vibrant colors and festive ornaments can also help to promote creativity and boost morale. So let’s roll up our sleeves and get decorating! 
Welcome them into the space with a door covering.
A wall banner is a great way to add near instant decorations.
Hang feathered boas around the room.
How fun is this metallic garland? At 49 feet, you’ll cover a lot of ground with its decorative punch!
This Mardi Gras decor kit has a myriad of options that will help bring the space together.
This Mardi Gras banner is a fun decorative accent for any space.
Carry the decorations up to the ceiling if you have access. These paper lanterns are a great option.
If you have room for such a fabulous decoration, add a balloon arch with masks and fun balloon shapes.
Protect table spaces in the room with a disposable table cloth. It’ll make it easier to clean up at the end of the week and the table cloth doubles as a decoration too.
Once the table cloth has been added, place a bold centerpiece or two to add some visual height to the space.
Here’s another centerpiece option.
As a finishing touch, sprinkle a generous amount of purple, green and gold confetti across the main table or across the individual tables teachers and staff will sit throughout the week.
Monday
Whip up a King Cake to kick off the week of Mardi Gras fun.
Brew up some King Cake coffee to go along with the cake for an extra special touch.
Continue the decorations onto the coffee cups with these Mardi Gras cup sleeves.
Mardi Gras themed tableware is a nice addition to the day’s sweet event.
Tuesday
Write a handwritten thank you note for each staff member and teacher.
Wednesday
Set up a Cajun style snack bar to head off any mid week blues that may otherwise pop up..
Boiled peanuts are a yummy snack most of the staff will enjoy. Be sure to label the nuts appropriately so anyone with allergies.
Offer up some individually packaged cajun snacks for a quick grab and go treat.
For larger crowds setting out a bowl of cajun snack mix may make more sense.
Set out a vegetable tray with this cajun dip for a healthier option for the teachers and staff to enjoy.
A protein option is always good to have for a crowd and these Duke’s Cajun style Andouille Smoked Sausages are theme perfect..
Order a case or two of Zapp’s VooDoo potato chips.
These glittery treat boxes are a fun and easy way to display the snacks.
Add in a spoon or small acrylic scoop for a more sanitary serving option.
Make sure to have extra napkins on hand to keep teacher and staff hands clean!
Thursday
Pop a goodie bag stuffed full of Mardi Gras themed treats and delight your staff with an unexpected reward for the day.
There’s a bunch of options for goodie bag options- both big and small. These small cello bags are great for use at the snack station too!
And for larger gifts, you’ll want to get handled gift bags to accommodate everything.
If you haven’t already decorated the event space with Mardi Gras beads, add one of each color to the goodie bags.
Be sure to add in some chocolate coins into the goodie bag.
And don’t be afraid to add even more chocolate to the gift bags. More chocolate is never a bad thing. And this mix of Hershey Kisses includes the almond variety– yum!
Butter mints are a tasty non-chocolate candy treat.
A personalized water tumbler would be a thoughtful gift the teachers and staff will use long after Teacher Appreciation Week.
A fun Mardi Gras pouch is a fun and functional gift to help keep things organized.
A Mardi Gras kitchen towel is a nice little gift that staff and teachers can take home with them to enjoy in their house and will remind them of your PTO’s thoughtfulness in planning such a fabulous Mardi Gras celebration.
Teachers and school staff can always use a fresh journal!
Friday
End the Week with a Fat Tuesday Celebration they’ll remember for the ages.
Why not spice things up with a traditional New Orleans spread?
With gumbo, jambalaya, and beignets, everyone is sure to find something to satisfy their taste buds.
Gumbo, a savory stew made with a dark roux, is a staple in Louisiana cuisine.
Jambalaya, a rice dish with a blend of meats and spices, is another fan favorite that will leave your guests feeling satisfied.
Bring a taste of the Big Easy to your school for the school staff and teachers enjoy a special luncheon!
Spicy red beans are a Creole option good for a variety of palates.
Decorate food on the table with these fun Mardi Gras food picks to add a fun element to the food spread.
Over to you!
The best part about celebrating Mardi Gras for Teacher Appreciation Week or another staff appreciation event during another time of the school year is it’s a fun theme all can enjoy.
Be sure to invite PTO members and school parents to join in on the celebrations, and this way you can ensure that the whole school community is taking part in this spirited holiday.
