584+ ‘School’ Writing Prompts
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5. From Ordinary to Executive
Overnight, your high school protagonist finds themselves promoted to a high-stakes executive position.
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Last Year’s Letter
Imagine you found a letter you wrote to yourself at the beginning of this school year. What would it say, and how would you respond now?
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Year in Review
Write an essay reflecting on the past school year, highlighting achievements, struggles, and self-improvement.
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Friendship Evolution
Describe a friendship journey that you’ve had through different phases of life.
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Moving Miles
Write about a time when you had to move to a new home or a new school and your feelings associated with it.
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Project Pioneer
Imagine you are asked to create a project that will change your school for the better, what would it be and why?
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A Parade of Celebrations
Imagine your school decides to host a Celebration Parade featuring holidays and festivals from around the world. Which celebration would you choose to represent and why?
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Bullies Beyond School
Craft a story centered around cyberbullying, detailing the mental strife it causes and possible ways to alleviate it.
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Attributes of Acceptance
Narrate a story about a new student in school who is from a very different cultural background.
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Elementary School Encounters
Narrate an incident from elementary school that you still remember vividly.
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The Exchange of Power
Write about a peaceful transition of power you’ve observed and what it symbolizes in the democratic process.
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A Day in the Life of a Pioneer
Imagine you are a pioneer child and describe a typical day in your life.
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Pitching Perfection
Write a fictional story about a middle school boy or girl who pitches a perfect game.
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School Bus Adventure
Write a story about an exciting or unexpected event that happens on the school bus.
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School Bus Bonds
Compose a story about a memorable journey you had on a school bus between home and school.
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The Test Triumphs and Turbulence
Write about a particular test or assignment that stands out in your mind.
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Remarkable Teacher Ruminations
Detail a relationship you had with a teacher who significantly shaped your school experience.
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Choosing Pathways
Write about the time you had to make a big decision regarding your high school path—academics, electives, activities, or friends.
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Ticket to Adulthood
Reflect on a moment in high school where you felt you were stepping into the adult world.
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Invisible Threads
Narrate a story where a seemingly insignificant event or person changes your high school journey significantly.
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Unheard Stories Behind the Stage
Describe the exhilaration of performing on stage in a school play or band concert.
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First Day at School
Write about your first day at kindergarten, detailing your emotions, environment, and interactions with others.
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The School Without Teachers
What would a day in school be like if the students ran the show instead of teachers?
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The Curious Case of the Classroom Ghost
Churn out a story that revolves around a friendly ghost inhabiting an old classroom in a quaint school.
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The Missing Mascot
In your narrative, bring to life a story about a school mascot that mysteriously disappears on the eve of a big game.
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The Little Hero
Recall a situation when as a child you resolved a stressful situation or faced a conflict bravely.
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Revisiting Lighthearted Moments
Describe an innocent and fun-loving instance from your childhood that brings you happiness.
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The Classroom Chair’s Perspective
Describe a school day from the perspective of a chair in a fourth-grade classroom.
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Connecting with a Celebrity
Write a formal letter to a public figure or celebrity you admire, asking them to speak at your school.
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An Unexpected Weather Change
Describe a day when the weather suddenly changed and altered your plans.
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Training Day Dilemma
Your character’s first day at superhero training school becomes complicated when their powers don’t work as expected.
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First Day Nerves
Write about a memorable ‘first day’ experience – your first day of school, work, or any new environment.
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The Popular One
Write a story about a student who falls in love with the most popular boy/girl in high school.
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The Heartbreak
Write about a high school breakup, revealing the emotions, the fallout, and the lessons learned.
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Puppy Love vs. True Love
Write a tale that contrasts a superficial high school relationship with a deep, emotionally charged one.
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First Love
Write about your first high school romance, capturing the moments of awkwardness, tenderness, and the rush of experiencing love for the first time.
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Our School in 2050
Write a futuristic article predicting how the school would look, operate, and evolve by the year 2050.
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Starting a Green Revolution
Write an opinion piece advocating for more environmental awareness and actions in your school.
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Heroes Behind the Desk
Write a profile piece interviewing a beloved teacher about their career and experience in education.
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Spotlight on the School Mascot
Write a feature article about the history and significance of your school’s mascot.
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School’s Superhero
If you could have any superpower while at school, what would it be and how would you use it?
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Breakfast to Bedtime
Describe your regular school day from the moment you wake up till you go to sleep.
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School’s Spotlight Moment
Write a story about a time when you felt special or significant in school.
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Whispers of the Classroom
Recall a time in your childhood when you felt afraid or anxious because you didn’t understand something in school.
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From the Treetop
Envision yourself as a bird overlooking the school playground – how does it look like from up there?
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Secret Society
Write a story set in a high-profile school, influential across the world, controlled by vampires behind the scenes.
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Love Potion
Imagine there is a magical love potion that is accidentally spilled in a school on Valentine’s Day. Explain what happens next.
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Classroom Cupid
Write about a time you played cupid in school to help a friend deliver their Valentine’s message anonymously.
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The Valentine’s Delivery
Write about your experience making and hand delivering valentine cards at school.
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Classroom Confessions
Revisit a character’s high school experience, exploring a pivotal or transformative confession that happened during those years.
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The Inner Monologue
Write about your thoughts during a usual school day, from morning until you go to bed.
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Love Letter Proposal
Craft a proposal to your sweetheart; but the catch, the whole proposal should be through an old-school love letter.
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Middle School Milestone
Describe your most memorable moment in middle school and what lesson it taught you.
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Peer Pressure Predicaments
Discuss a time you faced peer pressure and how you handled the situation.
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Teacher Troubles
Reflect on an incident where you had a misunderstanding or disagreement with a teacher and how you resolved it.
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Classroom Dynamics
Write about your favorite and least favorite teachers in 7th grade and how they influenced your educational journey.
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Eco-friendly Initiative
Propose an eco-friendly initiative that could be implemented in your school or community.
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Shifting Friendships
Write about the changes in relationships and friendships that might occur as you move from 7th to 8th grade.
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Paranormal High School
Write a story about an average high school with an eerie secret – it’s haunted.
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Lost and Found Book
Suppose a book vanishes from the school library and mysteriously appears in the lost and found.
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Adventure At The School Playground
Craft a story about an unforgettable day you spent in the school playground.
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The Wacky Wizard School
Create a story about a strange school only for wizards, and their bizarre, magical classes.
