Christmas Day is a pause. A moment to breathe, reflect, and be present with the people and memories that matter most. While today isn’t about deadlines, spreads, or page counts, it is about something yearbook advisers understand deeply: the power of memories. As the halls are quiet and the school year briefly slows, we want to take this moment to say one simple thing:

As the semester winds down and winter concerts, finals, and holiday events sweep through the calendar, yearbook production often swirls into a December drift. Students feel stretched thin. Deadlines loom like snow clouds. Layouts sit untouched. And advisers, who have already been carrying the load since August, can feel their own creative energy flickering.

Happy Thanksgiving! As we celebrate this special day, we want to express our heartfelt appreciation for the incredible work you do as yearbook advisers. While many people view today as a time for good food, connection, and rest, we also know that advisers like you rarely stop caring about your students or their deadlines, even during holidays. So today, we want to remind you of this simple truth: Your work matters deeply, and we are profoundly grateful for you.