PETCEE school photo signs, 8" x 10

For a first-day photo by the front door, a sign can make the new grade easy to remember later. These PETCEE school photo props are designed to mark both the start and end of the school year.

The set covers preschool, kindergarten, grades 1–12, college and a welcome option, so it can follow a child through different school stages.

Each sign is double-sided, with a First Day message on one side and Last Day on the other. If you prioritise a keepsake you can bring out again each term, that’s more practical than printing a new one-off prop, if you prefer a sturdier board or a framed display, cardstock may not be the format you want.

Getting the most from it

Hold the sign where it can be read clearly in the photo, then use the matching side for the last-day picture. For a simple routine, take the first-day photo in the same spot each year and bring the sign back out for the final school day. That gives the two images a consistent look without needing separate first- and last-day props.

The signs measure 8" x 10", a hand-held size for a child to pose with. They can also be placed in a frame as a home or classroom decoration, but a picture frame is not included. The chalkboard look is a printed style, the supplied details don’t say that the signs can be written on, so treat them as photo props rather than reusable writing boards.

Why it’s worth it

A single milestone sign is enough for one photo, but this set is intended to cover both ends of multiple school years. That can suit families who want to build a matching series of pictures, or teachers looking for a back-to-school classroom prop. Passing a sign along to a younger child is another possible use mentioned by the manufacturer.

The signs are made from cardstock paper with clear printing. They are described as waterproof and reusable, according to the manufacturer, though cardstock is still a paper-based format rather than a rigid keepsake board. Handle and store them with that distinction in mind if you want to use them year after year.

Key features

• 16 chalkboard-style signs for school milestones, from preschool through college, plus a welcome sign.
• Double-sided printing provides First Day and Last Day messages on each sign.
• 8" x 10" format for holding in a photo or placing in a frame.
• Cardstock construction with printed lettering, no frame is included.

The main advantage is having both sides ready for a matched pair of photos. The practical limitation is that the listing doesn’t specify how the signs should be cleaned or stored, so avoid assuming they’ll withstand rough handling simply because they’re described as reusable.

When to choose it

It makes sense if you want a ready-made prop for documenting school milestones across several years, especially when you’ll take both first- and last-day photos. It’s not for you if you need a write-on board, a frame included, or a more rigid display piece. Before choosing, check that the 8" x 10" size suits the way your child will hold it and the space you have for storing the signs between school years.