First day of school tip: Laugh so you don’t cry
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Ah, the first day of school—that magical mix of excitement, nerves, early wake-ups, and last-minute lunch-packing. If your brain is still on summer break, don’t worry—we’ve got 101 first day of school jokes to help reboot your sense of humor (and maybe your social skills). From awkward locker combos to the mystery of what exactly “homeroom” is, this joke list is your survival guide to making it through the chaos with a smile. Pro tip: Laugh loudly enough, and maybe they won’t notice you forgot your homework.

Laugh Your Backpack Off: 101 School Jokes to Start the Year Right

Laugh Your Backpack Off: 101 School Jokes to Start the Year Right

  1. What’s a math teacher’s favorite place to vacation?
    Times Square!
  2. Why did the pencil cross the road on the first day?
    To get to the “write” side.
  3. What’s the king of the classroom?
    The ruler!
  4. Why was the book so unhappy on the first day?
    Because it had too many “problems.”
  5. What did the science book say to the history book?
    “You’re so old!”
  6. Why did the music teacher need a ladder?
    To reach the high notes!
  7. Why did the student sit at the back of the class?
    He wanted to distance learn in person.

101 First Day Jokes That Deserve an A+ in Comedy

  1. What’s a teacher’s favorite nation?
    Expla-nation.
  2. Why don’t teachers ever need glasses?
    Because they have classroom vision.
  3. How do teachers make friends?
    They test them first.
  4. What’s a teacher’s favorite type of music?
    Classical conditioning.
  5. Why did the teacher go to school with a snorkel?
    Because she was teaching deep subjects.
  6. What did the teacher do with her new whiteboard?
    She drew a blank.
  7. How do teachers calm down on the first day?
    They grade on a curve of caffeine.
  8. What do teachers and detectives have in common?
    They both look for clues in notebooks.
  9. Why do teachers love going back to school?
    So they can correct people again!
  10. What’s the scariest thing for a teacher?
    A class full of students with questions.
Make the Bell Ring with Laughter: 101 Back-to-School Jokes

Make the Bell Ring with Laughter: 101 Back-to-School Jokes

  1. My school’s new motto is “Don’t ask questions.”
    Which is great, because I didn’t study.
  2. I wore my uniform backward on the first day.
    Now I’m a walking typo.
  3. First day of school and I already forgot how to people.
  4. Backpacks are like friendships: heavy and full of stuff you forgot about.
  5. First day of school: where names are forgotten and awkward lunch seating begins.
  6. Saw someone run to class today. I hope they enjoy overachieving.
  7. I only brought a pencil. Because I believe in myself.
  8. First day of school is just a yearly reboot for social anxiety.
  9. Cafeteria mystery meat: tradition or trauma?
  10. School is the only place where “Are you awake?” is a valid threat.
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Get Your PhD in Funny Business.
No thesis required—just a solid sense of humor and a dangerously sharp wit.

101 First Day Jokes So Funny, You’ll Forget Your Locker Combo

  1. What do you call a student who’s great at hiding?
    Absent.
  2. What’s a student’s favorite game?
    Hide and “grade” seek.
  3. What subject makes cows nervous?
    Moosic class.
  4. Why did the student bring string to school?
    To tie up loose ends.
  5. Why did the classroom smell like lemons?
    Someone brought their zesty attitude.
  6. Why don’t school desks ever get invited to parties?
    Because they’re always attached.
  7. How did the student feel about returning to math class?
    It didn’t add up.
  8. What do you get when you cross school with a joke?
    A class clown.
Back to School? At Least Take These 101 Jokes With You

Back to School? At Least Take These 101 Jokes With You

  1. Why did the math book cry?
    It had too many problems.
  2. Why is history always so dramatic?
    Because it’s full of dates.
  3. Why don’t English teachers play hide and seek?
    Because good grammar always gets caught.
  4. Why are biology classes so chill?
    Because everyone has organ-ized notes.
  5. What did the chemistry student say after making a mistake?
    “That was elementary, my dear Watson!”
  6. Why did the physics student drop out?
    He couldn’t resist the force.
  7. What’s the scariest part of geography?
    The test-inents.
  8. Why did art class get canceled?
    It drew too much attention.
  9. Why don’t gym teachers ever sit down?
    Because they can’t resist the urge to jump in.

The Only Assignment You’ll Love: 101 First Day Jokes

  1. I packed lunch for the first day.
    And forgot it. Classic.
  2. First day of school outfit: 10/10.
    Mood: -5/10.
  3. I showed up to school early.
    Now I don’t trust myself anymore.
  4. Mom took 53 pictures before I left.
    I was late, but the memories are sharp.
  5. First day schedule: survive.
  6. Teachers call it the syllabus.
    I call it spoilers.
  7. Alarm clocks: humanity’s worst invention.
  8. I smiled at someone.
    Now we’re married in our heads.
Bell Rings, We Laugh: 101 First Day of School Jokes

Bell Rings, We Laugh: 101 First Day of School Jokes

  1. Back to school? I can’t even math right now.
  2. My grades are like my socks—barely matching.
  3. School gave me class—and emotional damage.
  4. First day = chalk full of emotions.
  5. That class was so boring, I started counting ceiling tiles.
  6. I thought I was ready…
    Then I met my schedule.
  7. Being organized is notebooking well for me.
  8. I tried to be early.
    I got deten-shunned.
  9. I drew my hopes on my notebook.
    Then spilled coffee on them.
  10. School supplies? More like tools of emotional warfare.

From Pencils to Punchlines: 101 First Day Jokes

  1. I raised my hand to answer.
    Forgot the question.
  2. Called the teacher “Mom.”
    Might as well drop out now.
  3. My stomach growled louder than the morning bell.
  4. I sat in someone else’s seat.
    Now I have a nemesis.
  5. First class: 9 a.m.
    First meltdown: 9:01.
  6. Locker combo: forgot.
    Self-respect: gone.
  7. I waved at someone.
    They weren’t waving at me.
  8. Tried to look cool.
    Tripped on my shoelace.
  9. My pencil fell under someone’s desk.
    I left it behind. It had a good run.
  10. Wore a hoodie for comfort.
    Now I’m sweat-ing my GPA.
Ice Breaker Alert: 101 Back-to-School Jokes That Actually Work

Ice Breaker Alert: 101 Back-to-School Jokes That Actually Work

  1. My brain is still on summer break.
  2. I brought a pen.
    I am now the class hero.
  3. If learning is a journey, I’ve already missed the bus.
  4. What if we don’t raise our hands? Anarchy?
  5. First day of school: batteries not included.
  6. I printed my homework… and forgot it. Classic me.
  7. Me: ready for school.
    Also me: forgot my pants.
  8. Everyone’s taller. Is this school or a basketball team?
  9. I joined a club today… by walking into the wrong classroom.
  10. I wrote my name on the desk… just in case I forget who I am.

101 First Day Jokes for Students, Teachers, and Overwhelmed Parents

  1. First day of school: the only day I actually use my planner.
  2. Cafeteria food—now 10% less mysterious.
  3. I already need a nap and we haven’t started roll call.
  4. If school is cool, then I must be overheating.
  5. They said I’d love learning. They didn’t mention the homework.
  6. I thought the syllabus would be shorter.
    It’s a scroll.
  7. Locker decor is serious business.
  8. New shoes. Old anxiety.
  9. They asked for my goals. I said “summer.”
  10. My brain rejected all information before 10 a.m.
These 101 Jokes Will Make You Smile More Than Summer Break

These 101 Jokes Will Make You Smile More Than Summer Break

  1. School supplies: AKA back-to-school taxes.
  2. Pencils have erasers. I need one for my life choices.
  3. Is it too early to ask when the next vacation is?
  4. The bell rang, but emotionally, I stayed seated.
  5. School is like Wi-Fi—works best in theory.
  6. My social battery has already died.
  7. I came, I saw, I forgot everything.
  8. My lunchbox is the only thing holding me together.
  9. I didn’t sleep last night. Just practiced anxiety.
  10. I joined the debate club. I’m still undecided.
  11. I’m writing notes like it’s fanfiction now.

Start the School Year With a Giggle: 101 First Day Jokes

  1. The only thing I learned today is how to pretend I’m listening.
  2. Took me 20 minutes to open my locker.
    A great start.
  3. Spilled water on my homework. Nature disagrees with this system.
  4. I’m 80% coffee and 20% confusion.
  5. The only thing I passed today was a hallway.
  6. They said bring a ruler.
    I brought a king.
  7. Class participation: activated only when no one else speaks.
  8. I signed up for band. Now I play the triangle. Power.
  9. Art class? I’m drawing blanks.
  10. I blinked. Now I’m three assignments behind.
  11. Group project? Time to carry everyone again.
These 101 Jokes Will Turn Your First Day Into a Fun Day

These 101 Jokes Will Turn Your First Day Into a Fun Day

  1. I’m taking chemistry. Wish me luck + caffeine².
  2. I joined the drama club by overreacting.
  3. I answered one question today. It was wrong, but brave.
  4. I planned to stay organized.
    And that plan is gone.
  5. My backpack is holding grudges.
  6. I wore mismatched socks for good luck.
    No luck yet.
  7. I opened a textbook.
    Instant regret.
  8. My GPA is playing hide-and-seek.
  9. First day = Full chaos, zero answers.
  10. I tried to introduce myself. Now I have stage fright forever.
  11. My mind wandered during class. Now it lives in Narnia.

Laugh Your Way to Class: 101 First Day of School Jokes

  1. Tried to focus. Found lint on my shirt. Stared at it for 5 minutes.
  2. I walked into the wrong class. Stayed there to avoid embarrassment.
  3. I only smiled twice today—once at lunch, once at the vending machine.
  4. Someone said “pop quiz” and I heard my soul leave.
  5. I put my syllabus in a “safe place.” I’ll never see it again.
  6. First day of school outfit: Styled.
    First day of school mood: Wild.
  7. If school was a relationship, we’d need counseling.
  8. I downloaded the homework app.
    Still didn’t do it.
  9. Group work again? I volunteer as tribute.
  10. School is just organized chaos with pencils.
The Funniest First Day of School Jokes You’ll Ever Read – All 101 of Them!

The Funniest First Day of School Jokes You’ll Ever Read – All 101 of Them!

  1. I’m in senior year, but I still don’t know where the library is.
  2. Asked where room 301 was. It was behind me the whole time.
  3. Got asked “What’s 7 x 8?”
    I said “personal.”
  4. My calendar is crying.
    So am I.
  5. They said “bring positive energy.”
    I brought coffee.
  6. Teacher: “This year will be fun.”
    Narrator: It was not.
Start the Year With a Smile: 101 First Day Jokes

Start the Year With a Smile: 101 First Day Jokes

If your kid smiled, giggled, or even asked, “Can I tell that one to my teacher?”—then this list did its job. First days can be stressful, but a good laugh goes a long way (even further than your minivan in morning traffic). So whether you’re packing lunches, dodging PTA emails, or just surviving the school year one caffeine hit at a time, remember: humor is the secret ingredient to making it through. And maybe a solid snack stash, too. Cancel your stress—ToPHypeJokes is going live.