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Schools From Hell: 50 Annoying Things School Students Are Still Dealing With In The Big 25
Some people peak in h**h school. Others remember it as the worst experience of their lives. Depends who you ask, but for most students, their sentiments about h**h school are quite negative. According to a national 2020 Yale study, 75% of h**h school students said so, often associating their h**h school experience with tiredness, boredom, and stress.
Bored Panda has scoured the internet and found the most infuriating experiences from schools that people have shared over the years. We've got all levels: elementary, middle, h**h school, and even college and university – unhinged things, it seems, don't choose their victims by their age.
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#1
Perfectly Good Books Thrown In Trash
When perfectly good books are thrown away in the trash instead of donated to the underprivileged kids at the school they belonged to. California is a Joke. The principal at this school approved this and instead of letting the kids have these she decided to throw them away. At least donate them. This made me sick to my stomach. Also just happens to be book fair week...
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#2
Rotten Kids Trashed The Bathroom
I work in a museum and a guest notified me that a school group did this to the boys bathroom TWICE today. How rude. I felt bad for the day porter who had to clean this is he’s so sweet.
P1 No-Name 4 months ago
Why are the kids who did this cleaning it up? Accidents, sometimes messy & embarrassing happen, but this is clearly deliberate and obnoxious.
#3
I Let My Son’s Teacher Borrow The Penguin Sculpture I Made And She Left It In A Windowsill For 6 Months
I spent several hours moulding and painting this penguin. It was lightweight, rubbery and pretty indestructible, so when my son asked to bring it to school for show and tell I figured the worst that could happen would be it getting detached from the base, so l obliged. His teacher liked it so much she asked to "borrow" it to use as a decoration in her classroom. She told my son she'd give it back at the end of the year. This is what he brought home. Apparently, her chosen place to display it was in an east-facing window.
I worked so hard on this thing and was so freaking proud of it. How it looks now is exactly how I feel: deflated.
ohjojo (you/your's) 4 months ago
extremely irresponsible of the teacher. and obviously she hadn't even looked at it in the past 6 months as it was melting away. you deserve and apology and a gift. it was a lovely penguin
As you scroll through these, your blood pressure might rise. But don't worry – we're here to knock it down a notch. Since this list is about the most absurd, infuriating, and annoying things associated with schools, we thought it would be nice to counteract the negativity with some wholesome, positive news from schools all around the world!
For starters, did you know that all three schools in Huron County, Michigan, have earned an award for fostering an inclusive and caring culture? They became the Capturing Kids' Hearts National Showcase schools for the second year in a row! 40 districts in the U.S. receive such an honor, so the Laker elementary, middle, and h**h schools of Huron County surely are doing something right!
#4
School Does Some Renovations. New Outside Area Has The Tables In A Lower Section Surrounded By A Step Up Of Pavement. Guess What Happened When It Rained
#5
Our School Library Keeps Getting These Kids Books With Crappy AI Art As Donations
#6
Can’t Use Bathroom Without Chromebook. I’m In H**h School
A Georgia elementary school is aiming to improve its students' mental health. The Roberta T. Smith Elementary School offers its third-graders meditation breaks during the day. Midday, the students listen to a meditation recording and practice doing a "shark fin" – tracing their thumbs from their foreheads to their hearts.
The spokespeople for the project told People that because students of color's mental health in Georgia is so poor and few psychologists are available, schools should aim to promote student mental health. The CDC advocates for classroom mindfulness activities: breathing exercises, meditation, and even yoga.
#7
The State Of My Classmate’s School Owned/Assigned iPad
They're probably going to be shocked when they have to pay for the damage, too.
Linley Lou 4 months ago
The KIDS need to learn to look after property that has been assigned to them.
#8
I Have Been A Music Teacher For The Past 5 Years, Received This Email Today From Principal Saying I Am No Longer The Music Teacher
She comes to my room after I had a 30 minute meltdown telling me it was an April fools prank...
#9
Accidentally Locked Myself In A Room With No Doorknob In School
Uncle Panda 4 months ago
I was visiting my elderly dad in an assisted living facility and wandered around a bit while he was napping. I passed through a door, heard it click behind me, and *then* saw there was no doorknob. But the people were friendly and all waved. Turns out, I'd wandered into the Memory Unit. I couldn't find any aides and by the time they found me, I was settling down into a comfortable chair by the fish tank.
Finland is also tackling the declining mental health of its students while also fighting bullying. Finnish schools use the mobile well-being game Triumfland Saga. According to the developers, it "involves engaging students in a narrative that teaches resilience, empathy, problem-solving and emotional regulation through characters and scenarios that they can relate to."
Teachers use the game together with discussions, role-playing, and reflection activities, that help the kids apply what they do in the game to real life.
#10
This Is The Most Crazy Thing I Have Ever Seen
No wonder everyone is getting sick. Even me, who never gets sick.
#11
This AI Sign Taped To The Door In Our Art School
And it’s not even good AI, and this is an art school where the vibes are pretty anti-AI imagery. They teach graphic design here, they could have a student make one!
#12
My Sister Is A Teacher And She Wasn't Happy With The Picture The School Chose For Her
Delhi, India, is concentrating on the well-being of its K-8 students through "The Happiness Curriculum." It's a project aimed at teaching students mindfulness, as well as social and emotional skills. Students get 40-minute lessons each day on subjects like Mindfulness, Self-Expression, Stories, and Activities.
#13
At My School Cafeteria, I Just Want To Have Lemon Water… If Only They Cut The Lemons
#14
Someone Decided To Remove The Tips From All Of The Pool Cues In My College's Lounge
The lack of respect some people have for the school-provided equipment is so infuriating. Every once in a while, something different is destroyed in one way or another. Detipped cues, ping pong paddles smashed to pieces, sticks snapped in two... There's a new foosball table and I'm genuinely surprised it hasn't been beaten to bits yet.
Chrissie Anit 4 months ago
I don't understand what is going on in the minds of vandals like these. Do they think it will bring them their 15 minutes of fame? Do they feel they stand out in society? Do they hate other people? I really don't get it.
#15
The Bathroom Stalls At My College
Pennsylvania has its approach to bettering students' mental health, too. They have implemented "Calming Corners," which help students take a breather, relax, and practice self-regulation. "When the Calming Corners were installed, the teachers modeled the proper use of these spaces," the principal of one of the schools, David Zolkowski, explained.
"We emphasize that time spent in the corner is brief, but it's purposeful. Kids, when they have that moment, they just get up. Some color or draw, or use a fidget toy, and they're there briefly. Then they come back to their seat with a different sort of mindset."
#16
Found This Growing In My University Shared Bathroom
Upstaged75 4 months ago
I think there's a leak in the wall. They might be nice sauteed with butter and garlic though....
#17
My College Labs Have Been Canceled Until Further Notice. And I Was Not Included On The Mass Text. No Wonder There’s No One Here
#18
This Is The Inside Of My Child's Homework Folder... Provided By The School. At What Point Has Consumerism Gone Too Far?
Yes I know the school likely needs to raise money and this accomplishes that and helps the students, and so on. But come on... Inside a homework folder?
Three students from the ICT department at Elbasan Vocational School in Albania have created a three-part project to address declining mental health rates amongst youth. They created Mood Circle: a platform where people can share their concerns and receive up to five tips in real time.
Then there's Jellyfin, a platform where students can watch documentaries or listen to podcasts to self-soothe or get some valuable mental health advice. But they also put up a Calm Oasis room in their school library where students can come and enjoy a quiet, calming minute.
#19
The Bring Your Own Potato Bar Hosted By My School For Teacher Appreciation. At Least They’re Providing Plates
#20
My Lil Sister's School Assignment. Written And Handed Out By The Teacher, And Sis Has To Find The Answers
She can't even figure out what half of these questions even mean.
Upstaged75 4 months ago
Never in my life (kindergarten through grad school) have I ever seen a handwritten document given out by a teacher. Wouldn't this have taken less time to type?
#21
My School Used AI In The Yearbook
It's just infuriating because I know, and they know, how many talented artists we have in school. They have included art from students in previous Yearbooks, and they have included some in this one too! And yes, these are only a couple (maybe three, I'm unsure of one of those images, hence why I didn't post it here) of AI images from like, 15 in total, but diluting them with AI later in the book just feels insulting.
fruitloopdingus 4 months ago
at my school, we get to design the yearbooks ourselves. we don’t even use ai. i don’t even get why ai has to be used for everything nowadays.
When most of us think back to our school experience, we remember sad, beige classrooms with little to no life. Let's just say the environment didn't exactly inspire us to learn. But nowadays, schools are trying different classroom styles. Outdoor learning is one, and, as proven by the New York Botanical Garden's Edible Academy learning center in the Bronx, it keeps the students more engaged.
#22
I Hate My School
#23
This Map In My School's Elementary Library
Because all of Eastern Asia and the Pacific Islands are apparently under China's control.
#24
A Delicious School Lunch
I went for second rounds at the school buffet and this is what they gave me.
How was your school experience like, Pandas? Did it involve any of the nightmarish scenes you've seen on this list? Let us know your worst memory down in the comments! And if you'd like to see more horrifying school experiences, check out our previous articles on the topic here and here!
#25
The Amount Of AI Art That Was Used In My Schools $100 Yearbook This Year
This was after students had offered to draw the photos instead. Apparently, the yearbook director was insistent on using them.
#26
Sticker My Son Got In School. I Have So Many Questions
#27
This "Women In Mechanical Engineering" Showcase At My University
#28
I Got An Email Saying I Was Accepted Into My Dream School, Turns Out It Was A Mistake
#29
This Elementary School Class Award My Friend’s Poor Kiddo Got. Super Sweet
#30
My Kindergartener's School Supply List
#31
No Shoes For A H**h School Graduation?
That sums it up. Dude showed up sans shoes and left after his kid got his diploma sans shoes. He didn't have any with him. Weird.
#32
Quality Exit Sign For The Cam Lab In My Schools Machine Shop
#33
Spelling At School. "Show It To Say It" Communication T**l At An Elementary School
#34
“Virtual Reality Enables Students To Go On A Field Trip Without Leaving Their School”
JB 4 months ago
K... People getting mad about this is stupid. If they were visiting a museum within driving distance, that would be one thing; but if they'd otherwise have to fly to get there, this makes good sense. Elementary schools don't usually have the budget to visit the Louvre, and if VR is the hook I need to get my students interested in art, history, or culture - so be it.
#35
Bathrooms Are Always Closed At My School Because Half Of The Students Are Dumbasses
fruitloopdingus 4 months ago
now, how on god’s green earth did they even get the IDEA to throw vapes in toilets??
#36
Bathroom Passes In USA School. I Mean, I Get It. Kids Take Advantage… But Seriously?
#37
Loose Outlet Cover At School
#38
Health Teachers Banned Word List
#39
I'm So Annoyed With School. Someone Did This To My Locker After Losing A Game
#40
In Case Of Fire Remember Your H**h School Locker Combo
#41
A Power Outlet At My School. At Shoulder Height, Perfect For Gouging
#42
Location Of A Bench At My School
#43
When You Get One Formula Wrong In Our Weekly Tests At My School They Make You Write It Out 150 Times. I Have 4 More Of These To Do
Ellinor she/they/elle 4 months ago (edited)
Since when copying lines has EVER been effective ?? (Edit : I had a really awful teacher who targeted me when I was 9 and often made me copy 200 times very long sentences for the day after. I was always in pain, my wrist was on fire, and 5 years after that we learned that I actually had dysgraphia all along)
#44
The Size Of The Mirror In My Driving School
#45
This Floor Alignment
This is The floor at my school. The only place where the alignment is off, further in the corridor the alignment is perfect.
#46
This Is Our Schools Fire Exit
Janissary35680 4 months ago
The sign is in Turkish. In case anyone’ s wondering, it means “Because the weather has grown cold, this door has been closed in order to heat the school building. Enter and exit through the other doors. School Administration”.
#47
My College Made Me Pay 96 Dollars For This “Lab Kit”. There’s Nothing In Here Worth More Than 5 Bucks, And The Whole Thing Probably Costs Less Than 20 Bucks. They Also Included A Pen
Toothless Feline 4 months ago
The scale might cost more than $5. Still not enough to justify the charge.
#48
This Letter I Got From My Son’s School Today About His Earrings. He’s About To Be 11 In 5th Grade. Girls Are Permitted To Wear Them Though??
#49
I'm Just A Student, Why Me? (Stolen Escooter In Broad Daylight In A University)
BeesEelsAndPups 4 months ago
I had my bike stolen from in front of a police station. I had two chains on it.
#50
My View Of My Son During His Last Middle School Band Concert Of The Year
#51
My Little Brother’s Middle School Schedule. He’s Having Such A Hard Time Remembering When Periods Start And End. Why Are The Times This Specific?
Michael Largey 4 months ago
And that's the reason the numbers are all over the place. With five minute passing periods, each class would begin and conclude with a time ending in 0 or 5.
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Jonas Fisher 4 months ago
Do the math. The school district requires a certain number of hours per day. Bussing services have to be considered, since the same busses are needed to drop kids at multiple locations, thus start times end up staggered. As for the mid-school meal, it's situated in the middle of the day so that kids have a chance to eat and have a break when it makes the most sense. Nothing about this schedule strikes me as bad.
Zoey Bear 4 months ago (edited)
My school had multiple lunch breaks between students because they couldn't let all students go to lunch at the same time due to too small of a lunchroom.
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Glenn Cuneo 4 months ago
Times are based upon the total number of minutes a student is required to spend in class for the year. Note: in the image there is a 4MIN passing period between classes. This district must be sucking at Language Arts and Math: they get close to 90 minutes each.
#52
My So's Teaching Material For Black History Month
#53
Task Manager Is Disabled On School Computers
If anything stops working then I'm doomed...
MontanaMariner 4 months ago
If anything stops working, you stop working. Easy peasy, lemon squeezey.
#54
My Kids School Charged Us $30 A Person For A Texas Roadhouse Dinner
So every year, the Idea schools have a ceremony dedicated to athletes and their achievements. Last year they charged $20 a person for a Texas RoadHouse Dinner. We had steak and tea with sides. Not bad. This year they told us $30 a plate. Not a word was spoken until everybody was in line and we found out it was strictly chicken. Burnt, and dry chicken.
#55
My School Doesn’t Have Water In The Vending Machines And All The Water Fountains Are Closed
#56
There's Maggots Falling From The Ceiling At School
#57
My College Had It's Annual Sports Meet Organized And Not A Single Students From 4000+ Turned Up Excluding Volunteers And Participants
#58
School Fundraising Chocolate... Wth Happened To The Size Of Them!?!?
#59
My School “Renowned” For Its Art Program Just Posted An AI Photo On Insta Instead Of Having Someone Design One
#60
Sucks To Be 15-17 I Guess
#61
This Vending Machine At My High School
fruitloopdingus 4 months ago
fun fact: vending machines k**l more people per year than sharks do.
#62
German School In A Nutshell
This is the only big toilet at school. Got another one but with just 2 toilets and you have to walk across the school to use it. German school in a nutshell.
Multa Nocte 4 months ago
This makes American schools look almost overprotective with the amount of coverage they give.
#63
Can You Spot The Mistake?
This is on the wall in the lobby of my kid's school.
#64
These "Desks" At My University. Can't Even Sit And Use The Desk Properly
#65
Won A Gift Card At School, It’s Expired
#66
So Called Asian Cuisine At School Cafeteria
#67
School Food Managed To Bend The Fork. Swedish School Food Is Free, But It Isn’t Good
Lynchamigsakta 4 months ago
Oh what absolute b******t, kids eat better at school in Sweden than a lot of restaurants
#68
My School Renovated The Hallway To Our Classrooms
I teach at an arts-based high school & the powers that be decided to renovate the hallway/rotunda space outside our classrooms- which is great cause it was a little grungy & dated. This is one of the corners leading from the hallway to the bathrooms. I … I have feelings about their choices.
#69
The Amount Of Leg Room On School Bus Seats
#70
$5.68 For Barely Any Noodles And Missing Seasoning Packets
bought this overpriced ramen from the school store right before they closed since i’m working late tonight and left my dinner at home. thank the gods i have half a fist full of plain ramen with no oil or seasonings to satiate me.
fruitloopdingus 4 months ago
at my school, bottled water is a dollar. milk is free. why is healthiness a privilege in american schools?..
#71
Emergency Eye Wash Station I Saw In A School
#73
My School Admin Blocked My Extensions
I updated my computer and it disconnected from the Internet. I didn't have the password so I went to the tech guy. He took 30 minutes to do whatever he did and now my extensions are blocked.
I understand if the cause viruses but I didn't have a problem with it. The only reason I took it to the tech guy was because I didn't have the wifi password.
WHY???
Hyacinth (Any pronouns) 4 months ago
That's really annoying, my school decided halfway through the school year to forcefully add a bunch of extensions to our chromebooks. One of them was an AI-based writing 'assistant' that we couldn't turn off. Yes, I tried everything. I refused to use it, and hate that I couldn't get rid of it.
#74
School Pizza Had Bones In It. I Paid 2.75 For This????? I’m Not Gonna Make It Past 30
Jonas Fisher 4 months ago
Those are toothpicks. Still not great, but far better and more explicable than bones.
#75
Misplaced Wall Tile In My School Bathroom
#76
The Wall Clock In My Old Elementary School’s Gym
Wolfgang Bonow 4 months ago
What is wrong here? It's obviously caged to protect it from balls - it's a gym.
#77
They Said Our Lockers Were Very Clean
#78
These Desks In My College
#79
Stairs Are Like This Scattered Around My School
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Pseudonym For An Author 4 months ago
This list was pretty decent. Reminded me that as much as high school sucks, it could suck more.
Karen Bryan 3 months ago
When my sister was in first grade, one of her teachers told our mother that she wasn't very bright and would probably never learn to read. She graduated from college, taught special education for decades, earned a master's, and is now happily retired. I wonder how many other kids in her classes got similar treatment.
Pseudonym For An Author 4 months ago
This list was pretty decent. Reminded me that as much as high school sucks, it could suck more.
Karen Bryan 3 months ago
When my sister was in first grade, one of her teachers told our mother that she wasn't very bright and would probably never learn to read. She graduated from college, taught special education for decades, earned a master's, and is now happily retired. I wonder how many other kids in her classes got similar treatment.
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