Christmas Door & Hallway Decorating Ideas for School Contests

Another decorating hack we're loving? Using our printable Christmas garland over bulletin board paper and just adding borders for the CUTEST instant door or bulletin board display! Our garland comes with both “Merry Christmas” and “Happy Holidays” sayings, plus coordinating cutouts you can scatter around your board or door or string together for even more festive fun! So many adorable ways to mix, match, and make it your own!

Here we even added on our printable editable wreath and magic sprinkle cutouts for extra holiday whimsy!

Our classic Merry & Bright Door Decor Bulletin Board Set is bringing all the nostalgic Christmas charm! It’s available in U-Cut (pre-printed and shipped straight to your door!) or U-Print (a digital download delivered right to your email!). Whether you're a plan-ahead teacher or decorating at the last minute, we've got you covered!

Want to incorporate your amazing students into the decor? You got it! This Christmas bulletin board idea pairs our Printable Student Work Display with our December Pencil Statement Piece and a few festive cutouts to make your students’ hard work the star of the show! 

 

A Year in Pastel Christmas

Sweet Holiday Wishes Vertical Banner

For our pastel lovers, our A Year in Pastel Christmas collection brings all that nostalgic 90s Christmas magic you know and love, just with a softer, sweeter pastel twist!

 

Frosted School Days

If pinks and mints are more your Christmas vibe, our Frosted School Days collection is bringing all the sweet, frosty holiday magic with a fun twist on traditional pastel Christmas decor!

Our Frosted School Days Door Decor Bulletin Board Set makes decorating a breeze! It comes pre-printed and shipped to your door!

Love this color palette but want a digital or holiday-friendly option? Our Sweet Holiday Wishes Printable Bulletin Board Door Decor Set is your perfect match! All the sweet pinks and mints you love with a festive, holiday-friendly twist!

 

Schoolgirl Style X Ralph Lauren 

Ralph Lauren Christmas, but make it classroom decor! Our Beary-y Merry and Bright Printable Bulletin Board Set brings all the cozy, classic Christmas charm with teddy bears, tartan plaid, and timeless holiday vibes!

Schoolgirl Style X Starbucks 

 Calling all coffee-loving teachers! This one's for you! Our Printable Beary Sweet Bearista Winter Bulletin Board Door Decor Set is serving up the sweetest Starbucks-inspired winter vibes, complete with an adorable barista bear, frosty snowflakes, and a little reminder to “Stay Warm & Beary Kind!”

Winter in Stars Hollow 

Snowy days in Stars Hollow? Say less! Our Printable Winter in Stars Hollow Bulletin Board Door Decor Set brings all the cozy, small-town Gilmore Girls charm to your classroom with pastel snowflakes, coffee cups, and the cutest “I Smell Snow” display!

 

Sweet Sips and Snowflakes 

Icy blues, minty greens, and cozy hot cocoa vibes? Yes, please! Our Sweet Sips & Snowflakes Warming Up to Winter Door Decor Set brings the cutest winter twist to the classic composition notebook look! Plus, it comes pre-printed and ready for you to cut, making winter decorating that much easier!

Snow Much Fun

This one's for those of you who love a classic! Our Printable Snow Much Fun Bulletin Board Door Decor Set is bringing all the colorful, old-school winter classroom vibes! And the cutest part? It includes faceless skiers, sledders, and snowmen so you can add your own students' faces! Fun, personal, and a little nostalgic. What's not to love?

 Gingerbread Door & Hallway Decorating Ideas

Oh snap! How cute is this gingerbread classroom door?! This adorable door decor set and alllll the gingerbread goodness (from any of these inspo pics) can be found in our Printable Oh Snap Pastel Gingerbread Classroom Decor Bundle!

Header? Garland? Friendship bracelet?! This Printable Oh Snap Gingerbread Inspirational Classroom Header does it all! (Okay, maybe not the actual bracelet part!) But this adorable beaded gingerbread design is perfect for adding a little Christmas cheer to just about any door, bulletin board, or hallway that needs some extra love!

Need a quick decorating win? Our printable mini posters make the easiest, cutest Christmas display! Just print, arrange, and you've got an adorable door or bulletin board in minutes!

Our Printable Smart Cookies Headline and Printable Student Work Display go together like gingerbread and frosting! The sweetest way to show off your little learners' hard work (or grab them both, plus more gingerbread goodness, in the printable bundle)!

 

 

Fa La La 

Pinks, reds, teals, and tinsel all the way! Our Fa La La collection is bringing all the retro Christmas tree vibes with colorful snowflakes, oversized bows, and just the right amount of holiday sparkle for door & hallway decorating ideas that steal the show!

Our pre-printed Holiday Fa La La Bulletin Board Door Decor Set makes decorating a breeze with the cutest pink Christmas tree, oversized red bow, colorful snowflakes, and all the tinsel-inspired Christmas magic, shipped straight to your door!

In your merry era? Us too! Our Printable Garland is giving all the friendship bracelet vibes with colorful beads, bows, and the cutest lettering! String it across your bulletin board or classroom door for an instant holiday glow-up!

Just another example of how our printable mini posters make the cutest displays ever! A few prints, a little arranging, and you've got an adorable Christmas door or bulletin board with hardly any effort!

 

 

Cozy Winter Vibes

Cozy winter vibes coming right up! With your favorite Uggs, hot cocoa, snowflakes, and the sweetest neutral bows, this winter collection is giving all the warm and cozy feels on even the chilliest school days!

Grab the entire collection (including everything to recreate this adorable door!) in this printable bundle, or snag just the Printable Cozy Winter Vibes headline letters here!

 

Your Turn!

And there you have it! All of our favorite Christmas door & hallway decorating ideas for school contests! Whether you're going for nostalgic Christmas magic, pretty pastels, or cozy winter vibes, we hope these ideas have you feeling inspired and ready to take on your school's contest! And remember, whether you take home first place or not, the real magic is in creating those special holiday memories for your students. So grab your favorite Christmas playlist, break out the bulletin board paper, and get decorating! Who knows, this might just be your winning year!

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