100 Days of School Quotes, Sorted by Use
These 100 days of school quotes are sorted by use: short lines for a card or board, playful lines for shirts and photo props, and a few attributed lines about learning that fit the milestone. The 100th day of school falls midway through the year, usually in late January or February, and is marked mostly in elementary classrooms, so most of these are classroom sayings rather than famous quotations. Where a line is a genuine attributed quote, it is credited; the rest are card and caption lines you can use freely.
Short lines for a card or board
Quick lines to write on a certificate, a bulletin board, or a note home.
“100 days brighter.”
“We’ve been in school for 100 days and we’re 100 days smarter.”
“100 days of school, 100 days of learning.”
“Happy 100th day! Look how far we’ve come.”
“100 days done and we’re just getting started.”
Playful lines for shirts and photo props
Lines that fit a 100th-day shirt, a hat, or a photo sign.
“100 days smarter.”
“I survived 100 days of school.”
“100 days of school and I still woke up like this.”
“0 to 100 real quick.”
“100 days, 100 reasons to celebrate.”
For lines aimed at the start of the year rather than the midpoint, see have a great school year quotes, and for the youngest classrooms, first day of preschool quotes.
Attributed quotes that fit the 100th day
Real, credited lines about learning and progress, for a teacher who wants something with a source.
“Little by little, one travels far.” — commonly attributed to J.R.R. Tolkien, though the attribution is disputed
“The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.” — B.B. King
“A little progress each day adds up to big results.” — commonly attributed, source unverified
“The expert in anything was once a beginner.” — commonly attributed to Helen Hayes
For more classroom-ready sets, see responsibility quotes for kids and quotes about teaching and learning.
How to use a 100th day quote
Match the line to the object. On a shirt or photo prop, a short and playful line like “100 days smarter” reads well from a distance and photographs cleanly. On a card or certificate, a warmer line about progress fits the tone of a note home. If you want a quote with a real source, use one of the attributed lines and credit it, hedging where the attribution is shaky, rather than putting a famous name on a saying that is really a classroom line. The 100th day is a milestone for young students, so keep the language simple and the sentiment about how far the class has come.
FAQ
What is a good 100 days of school quote?
For a shirt, “100 days smarter.” For a card, “100 days brighter” or “Look how far we’ve come.” Both are short, positive, and fit the milestone.
When is the 100th day of school?
Usually in late January or February, midway through the school year. The exact date depends on the district’s calendar and start date.
Are these quotes attributed?
Most are classroom sayings and card lines with no single author, so use them freely. The lines in the last section are genuine attributed quotes, credited where the source is solid and hedged where it is disputed.
What grade celebrates the 100th day of school?
Mostly elementary, especially kindergarten through second grade, where the day is used to practice counting to 100 and to mark progress through the year.