As the semester winds down and winter break approaches, yearbook advisers everywhere feel that mix of relief, excitement, and chaos. Pages are half-finished, photos are scattered across devices, deadlines loom in the new year, and your staff is already mentally checked out and dreaming of vacation.

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.