The first day of school is an exciting (and stressful) time! A good laugh is just what you need right now and that’s why we scoured the internet to find 15 of the funniest going back-to-school memes.

1. Can the first day of school come any sooner?

The countdown to the first day of school arrives with mixed emotions. Some parents can’t wait, while others dread it.

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2. Back to school is the best (or the worst) time of year!

Saying goodbye to summer break and diving into the annoyances of school can be tough for parents and kids alike.

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3. The first day of middle school can be a culture shock!

Middle school brings a whole new set of challenges and experiences that can be quite the adjustment.

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4. Time flies when you’re having fun.

Days of summers are long gone, and the school season is officially in full swing.

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5. Going back to school is an adjustment for the kids too!

The day of school brings new routines and responsibilities, a shift from the care-free lifestyle of summers.

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6. Is it a Thursday or a Friday?

The first school week can blur together, leaving everyone confused about what day it is.

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7. Where did those colored pencils go again?

School supply shopping is critical, but somehow those shiny school supplies always seem to disappear.

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8. Only three months until Thanksgiving!

The first day of school excitement quickly transitions to counting down the days until the next break. 

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9. That first day of school excitement wears off quickly…

By the end of the first week of school, the excitement can fade as the reality of school day responsibilities sets in.

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10. Back to school takes a lot out of the little ones!

The adjustment back to school can be exhausting for kids, especially after a long summer vacation.

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11. Are your kids Type 1 or Type 2?

Parents often find themselves categorizing their kids’ reactions to the first day of school excitement.

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12. School supply shopping is the best part of back to school!

Despite the school preparation pressure, buying new school essentials can be a fun experience for kids and parents.

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13. Finally some peace and quiet!

After the hectic days of summer break, parents might find themselves relieved as the first day of school brings some calm.

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14. Target moms get it.

School supply shopping at Target is almost a ritual for some parents amidst the chaos of returning to school.

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15. Have they invented a way to be in two places at once yet?

Between school drop-offs, work, and after-school activities, parents wish they could clone themselves.

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What better way to destress from the first day of school than with some school memes? Back to school can be hectic for parents and a big adjustment for kids as well, but it’s also a chance to start some new family traditions. There are new school supplies to buy and new schedules to figure out. We hope these first day of school memes made you smile!

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