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Funny and Short Back to School Captions for that First Day of School

Heading back to the classroom is always a big time for kids, which is we have put together a list of all the best back to school captions for you to share. And if you’re looking for short back to school quotes for Instagram, we also have you covered.

Now go ahead and browse through to find your favorite.

Back to School Captions

First formula of the year: Y = (I get older) + (summers get shorter)

And so the adventure begins.

New place, same people!

Not much going on around here!

In loving memory of my summer vacation.

“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream another dream.” — C. S. Lewis

Back in action and ready to learn.

I think I may stay awhile!

“And all at once, summer collapsed into fall.” — Oscar Wilde

Starting the year with a smile.

“This is a new year. A new beginning. And things will change.”- Taylor Swift

Tiiime to get back to work!

Brains and beauty, ready for school duty.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year

Work hard, nap harder

Sweet start to the semester!

Work smarter, not harder.

“The secret to get ahead is getting started.” – Mark Twain

Making memories and learning lessons.

Have a great first day and don’t worry about your parents. Rest assured, those are NOT tears of sadness.

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” — Eleanor Roosevelt

Onto the next!

Happy sylly week!

Business as usual!

Back & better !!!

Be a fruit loop in a world full of cheerios.

Will I graduate? That’s a secret I’ll never tell, xoxo

“Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow.” — Anthony J. D’Angelo

August is like the Monday of months.

From the playground to the classroom, let’s do this!

So far so good!

Year __ up next!

Quizzes, homework, exams, oh my!

New year, new me

Books, pencils, and lots of dreams.

Starting off the year the only way we know how! (picture of you & your friends doing your favorite thing!)

Havin’ fun!

Change of scenery!

Back to school? How about going back to the pool?

“It’s one of my favorite seasons of the year: Back to School. As a kid, I loved fresh school supplies, new outfits, the change of seasons, and the chance to crack open a new textbook.” – Dana Perino

New year, new goals.

RIP summer vacation.

“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” — Zig Ziglar

Back to school, back to the grind.

The people make the place!

Safe to say we love it here!

I deserve a whole sheet of gold stars.

Back to school!

Saved by the bell

Good to be back!

To-do list: stay awake in class.

Started from freshman year, how did we end up here?

Just the beginning!

Back in session!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year.

New year, same homies.

The time to be awesome is now.

Let’s make this school year unforgettable!

The best is yet to come.

A goooood way to kick off the year!

Back to school and feeling cool.

How many days until summer?

Excited for what’s ahead!

Hello, new adventures!

Back to our regularly scheduled program !!!

Paving the way to success.

Tiiiime to hit the books!

Allow us to recall: One book, one pen, one youngster, and one instructor can change the world.

Time to start knowing what day of the week it is.

Cheers to a new year

Ready to make this year amazing!

School days = the best days.

No complaints here!

“Education is the key to unlocking the world, a passport to freedom.” — Oprah Winfrey

School mode: On!

Here we go again!

School daze

Season 3/4

“The best way to predict your future is to create it.” — Abraham Lincoln

_____ (year of college you’re in) year we’re ready for ya!

Sylly first week of college!

The future belongs to those who learn today.

College slow down!

School days are the best days.

Back with my besties

All my people back in one place!

Learning, laughing, and loving every moment.

Drinking some coffee and pretending to know what I’m doing,

Happy to be back!

Rise and shine, it’s school time!

Ready to learn and grow.

Off to a great start!

“You can drag my body to school but my spirit refuses to go.” — Bill Watterson

______ (year of college you’re in) year loading!

Favorite people & place all in one!

Walking from class to class counts as daily exercise, right?

Saved by the bell. The school bell.

“The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.” — Aristotle

Gotta gooood feeling about this year!

I’m here for a good time, not a long time

Loving it here!

If the plan doesn’t work change the plan, but never the goal.

First day of many great days.

First day vibes.

The college dream: Having more than three cents in your bank account.

“I like a teacher who gives you something to take home to think about besides homework.” — Lily Tomlin

Home is where my people are !!!

Having fun !!!

Chasing dreams one class at a time.

Happy 2 be here!!!

The first day of school is always a fashion show. The rest of the school year? A pajama party.

56+ Perfect College Back-To-School Caption Ideas (that are actually good)

The secret to getting ahead is getting started.

Never underestimate the power of a good outfit on the first day of school.

“You learn something every day if you pay attention.” — Ray LeBlond

Bye (home state), hello (college state)!

Just so you know, I will look awesome on the first day of school. The rest of the days after that, I can’t guarantee anything.

All I want to think about is the pool, but I guess it’s back to school.

The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

In loving memory of my summer vacation

Leader of the new school

Learning is my superpower.

“Why fit in when you were born to stand out?” – Dr. Seuss

I love school minus the whole school part

Back to square one.

Back to school and ready to rule!

I love school minus the whole school part.

Excited for a year full of possibilities.

Doing just fine!

My favorite part of back to school is the shopping.

New friends, new adventures.

“You can never be overdressed or overeducated.” — Oscar Wilde

Back in the swing of things!

School is a lot like toilet paper. You only miss it when it’s gone.

Hitting the books like a pro.

“Let us remember: One book, one pen, one child, and one teacher can change the world.” – Malala Yousafzai

Back-to-School captions for the college freshman

“Wisdom is not a product of schooling but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it.” — Albert Einstein

New year, new beginnings.

“It doesn’t cost anything to pay attention.” – Scoot Cherney

The adventure begins.

Back in our happy place!

Staying busy!

Back to the books!

Most likely to be caught napping in class.

Maybe this is also my time to figure out what I want to be when I grow up.

3 down 1 to go!! (Ex: If you’re going into your senior year.)

Does anyone remember how to study? Asking for a friend.

FDOC! (This means First Day Of Class)

Back to school, back to the future.

My home away from home

“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.” – Dr. Seuss

First day, best day!

Starting the year off right! (pictures of you doing your favorite things!)

BTS !!!

Ready to get an A in nap time

Ready to unlock new knowledge.

The first day of school, aka the day the countdown to the last day of school begins.

Growing smarter every day.

I kinda like it here!

Ready to rock this school year!

Last FDOC! (If you’re a senior.)

Learning today, leading tomorrow.

Is it just me, or did Mom seem a little too happy about the first day of school?

So that is it for our list of Back to School Captions and Quotes. We hope you found the perfect one for you!

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About the Author

Laynni Deir

I am Laynni Deir, writer and editor of Purely Lists. There are times when you are looking for inspiration or aren’t sure what to say and I am committed to providing lists of the best quotes, sayings, messages, puns or captions for any occasion. Whether you are looking for a positive quote, a message for a card, a fun saying for a letter board or caption for your next post or story, you will find the perfect option here.

The goal of Purely Lists is to provide a comprehensive and diverse set of lists to cover every situation from holidays and celebrations to uplifting quotes and general motivation. Whether you are looking for something deep and profound, funny and foolish or positive and encouraging, we strive to offer easy, fast and accessible options.