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back to school t-shirt ideas

20 Awesome Back To School T-Shirt Ideas

Posted on August 20, 2018April 17, 2025 by MCC

August is kind of a weird month. On the one hand, it’s still summer. There’s still time to hit the beach, to grab that last minute vacation, to enjoy the heat and soak up the sun.

On the other, there’s the looming knowledge that before much longer, the school year will start up again.

For some, that creates no small degree of stress. You’ve gotta get school supplies for your kids and prep them for their classes.

For others, relaxation. The kids are going to be out of the house five or more days a week. You’ve got the place to yourself!

Of course, it’s not just kids and teens who are going back to school. Colleges and Universities are getting back into full swing, as well. That’s why, to help mark the occasion, we’re offering a blend of shirts for all groups – kids, teens, parents, young adults, and even teachers.

See if any of these designs catch your fancy. And even if they don’t, they could always provide inspiration for a custom t-shirt of your own. And BlueCotton’s Design Studio can help make that custom t-shirt a reality. And Nothing Can Stop Them

As a teacher, it’s good to be forewarned – and to let your peers know what they’re in for. Kids can be a terror, after all.

We Know The Feeling

Charlie Brown’s always had a knack for voicing the complaints we all wanted to utter ourselves. And a few we never knew we had, too.

Set For Success

 

It’s always good to prepare your kids for a bright future, right?

Important Advice

 

We’ve always maintained that the day you stop learning is the day your life stops having meaning. Always seek to improve yourself.

Superhuman

 

Teaching is a tough, often thankless job. We don’t think referring to it as a superpower is really that far off base.

The Missing Puzzle Piece

 

A balance between work and play is something most adults can’t seem to grasp. But it’s also one of the most important things in your life. Never forget that – it’s one thing kids have figured out that we’re still missing.

Be Unafraid

Whatever your age, gender, or orientation, there’s nothing to be ashamed of. Like this shirt says, be you. That’s the most important thing in the world.

Aren’t We All?   

 

Hey, honesty is important – and you just know this shirt says what we’re all thinking, anyway.

Graduation

 

Our next entry is pretty simple – and a good way of marking what may well be the most one of the most important milestones in your time as a parent.

Pray Hard

 

Some people know exactly what kind of little hellion their kid is. This shirt is for them.

Keeping It Cool  

For those of us who just know our child will be one of the cool kids.

Putting In 100%  

Productivity is all a numbers game, really. Especially when you’re in college.

The Sad Truth About College

We know a few people who managed all three. We’re pretty sure they aren’t entirely human.

Getting The Point

Cute pun, right?

Same Thing, Really

If you’re a teacher, you know that ‘chaos’ is really just another word for ‘class.’

One For The Drivers

Bus drivers are really underappreciated for all the hard work they put in. This shirt is a nod to that.

A Real Class Act

Here’s one that the English teachers in our audience will have a particular appreciation for. After all, wordplay is always fun.  

The Oldest Excuse In The Book

We’ve gotta say – we’re curious how often someone who said their dog ate their homework was actually telling the truth.

SCIENCE!

Warning labels are important. We’ve met a lot of people in fields like chemistry and engineering, and they’ve all got one thing in common – they’re one step removed from being mad scientists.

Only One Way To Find Out

Let’s hope the answer to both questions is “yes.”

 

Some decent shirts, right? Here’s hoping you found a few you liked. And even if you didn’t, that you’re inspired to check out our Design Studio to make your own custom t-shirts.



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