School Board Appreciation Month
February 2026

Join us in February 2026 to honor the dedication of over 800 school board members in Virginia during VSBA School Board Appreciation Month. The theme – From Strong Roots, Come Endless Possibilities – highlights the vital role school board members play in planting the seeds for student success—ensuring every student has the resources needed to grow, thrive, and reach their full potential.

This month-long observance is an opportunity for local school divisions and communities to build a stronger understanding of the crucial role school boards assume in a representative democracy. School boards voluntarily tackle the enormous job of governing multi-million-dollar public school divisions, while preserving the core of our democratic values.

View the School Board Appreciation Month Resources Guide here.

VSBA President Jenny Nichols shares a message to encourage participation in VSBA School Board Appreciation Month: