Tim Hannig with students at Madison Elementary kicking off the 2026-27 school year
The Pro-Kids Blog

Ideas For Schools, Principals, And PTOs.

Real stories and practical tips from schools that treat assemblies and family nights as more than just a fun hour.

Tim Hannig with students at Madison Elementary kicking off the 2026-27 school year

Aug 21, 2026

The Pro-Kids Show Has Been a District 200 Tradition Since 2017

Some schools book an assembly once. Others make it a tradition. See how The Pro-Kids Show has kept coming back to Wheaton-Warrenville District 200 since 2017.

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A woman with her arms around two kids, with a big Family Night crowd behind them

Aug 19, 2026

State Testing Assemblies: Motivate Students Before the Test, or Celebrate When It's Over!

Looking for a fun state testing assembly? The Pro-Kids Show motivates students before IAR, ILEARN, Forward, or STAAR testing, or celebrates their hard work afterward.

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Matt Wilhelm introducing The Pro-Kids Show at Prairie Elementary

Jul 15, 2026

Why District 203 and District 204 Keep Booking The Pro-Kids Show

Between District 203 and District 204, Tim has performed hundreds of shows across Naperville and Aurora, and at several schools, it's become an annual tradition.

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Students packed into a school gym during a Pro-Kids Show assembly

Jul 13, 2026

When's the Best Time to Book a School Assembly? A Month-by-Month Guide

There's rarely a wrong time to bring in a school assembly. Here's when schools actually book The Pro-Kids Show, and why, month by month.

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Elementary students fully engaged during a school assembly

Jul 11, 2026

25 Creative School Assembly Ideas for Elementary and Middle Schools

A practical guide for principals and PTO leaders: 25 high-engagement school assembly ideas across PBIS, STEM, character, and the arts, plus what makes an assembly actually stick.

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Tim on stage during a Pro-Kids assembly moment tied to character education

Jul 10, 2026

How to Choose a School Assembly That Actually Reinforces Your PBIS Framework

Most assemblies are fun for an hour and forgotten by the next school day. If you're running a PBIS program, here's what to actually look for.

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