Close out 2024 with a week of fun and joy for your staff.

What is it?

“The Holiday Contest!” is a professional, week-long mystery contest we run for you. It fits into the background of any normal workweek, instantly injecting energy and smiles.  Everything then culminates with one of the most joyous 30-45 minute staff meeting parties that you will ever hold.

Fill out the 10-minute setup file to form your teams and pick your date, then we take it from there. All staff are welcome to participate, not just teachers. Keep grades together to strengthen bonds, or mix them up to increase communication.

How Much?

$149/school

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How it works.

Everything runs through email and the web, making it super simple on you.

The mystery kicks off with an announcement that there will be a contest with a special SECRET prize picked out for the winners. That's all the information at this time, but everyone should look for an email the next day.

The following morning, we take over sending out hilarious emails to each of the teams detailing how someone in the school has been leading a double life and how their team must now win this contest.

You'll be amazed how fast everyone is energized and how quickly the halls are filled with energy and holiday spirit.

Each day teams get new emails, new missions, and new clues. Everything builds upon itself, making for an amazing week of laughter and fun.

"Missions" only take 5 minutes a day to complete, but they’ll be talking about it all day. The goal is to make their week entertaining and fun, not add more work to it!

The plot involves twists, turns, clues, and tons of humor. There are jokes, hidden clues, riddles, talent competitions, trivia, and contests of all kinds.

The ending staff party runs 30-45 minutes and will have everyone rolling with laughter. You can use this opportunity to provide refreshments and treats to celebrate whatever holiday traditions your school likes, though that’s not required. No matter what, you’ll find it’s the perfect way to have fun as a school and celebrate making it through 2024.

Reviews:

“It was exactly what we needed! I haven't laughed that hard with this group of people EVER before! The staff loved it and it helped to cement our foundation of trust and collaboration for the rest of the day's professional development topics. Thanks so much for offering the program to us! I'll be sharing the idea with the rest of my colleagues to use in the future” --Leslie Hochsprung, Principal

“Quite honestly, I was shocked at how much the staff got into it. I have always prided myself on having an upbeat and positive work climate, but I don't think we realized how much we needed something fun to do as a staff until this event came along! In my 14 years, I've never seen anything quite like it. Thank you!” -- Jeffrey Riel, Principal

“The game was fantabulous! They jumped right on it! I broke up when I walked into the room for our party. The decorations were HILARIOUS! I was amazed at how much energy they found and put into this! The games were fabulous. In the end, I received a lot of “thank-yous” and “wow, I didn’t realize how stuck in the trench I was” and “we needed that.” I have always been very leery of pre-produced team building activities. Most of the ones I have come across have been quite lame and out of touch and I’ve had to make up my own. It was quite refreshing to use yours! Thank you” -- Jill Wright, Principal, Cornerstone Academy

“It was beyond my imagination! We had such a great week. Best of all was the laughter that filled my school and the camaraderie that my staff who works so hard all year exhibited. It was priceless! I rate The Contest 5 stars. I will gather some pictures for you this weekend. Thank you.” --Cindy Donnelly, Principal

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