25+ Back to School Memes for Parents Waking up Early for Drop-Off

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JR Atkinson • Writer and Editor
Aug 25, 2026 4:30 PM EDT

It's back to school for them, which means it's also back to school for you. 

It's that time of year. Already?? Summer flies by so fast it's like it's traveling at the speed of light. Boom, you're taking your kids to Target with a list of things that you're expected to show up with. And guess what? The "good" brand of colored pencils is already sold out, and your kid is frustrated. Sure, you don't know the difference between them, but they do. And all the kids at school will. It's a rich time. Back to school is full of so much possibility. It's a time to re-organize yourself, start a new routine, and get back into the groove. But it takes a while to get back into said groove. Maybe you've spent the summer playing it a little bit fast and loose. Bedtimes have gone out the window, and your kids are much more used to playing in the backyard than they are sitting at a desk. Plus, you're enjoying the break from fighting the pickup and drop-off lines. Nobody ever told you that a huge part of parenting would be sitting in the car waiting to pick them up. With that time of year comes a lot of changes, and sometimes you need memes to help you get through that. That's exactly what these memes are here to do for you. They know what it's like when they come home with a cold on week one. 

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  • 01

    How is that fair?

    Having to get up early for school, when I'm not even the one going Blessedwifeyposh Maned Widy
    via blessedwifeyposh
  • 02

    My little gremlin

    EVERYONE'S SOCIAL MEDIA PRETTY SOON: "MY BABY IS HEADING BACK TO SCHOOL!" @90S.ERA NOSTALGIA G @90S.ERA.NOSTALGIA 90s ERA NOSTALGIA
    via 90s.era.nostalgia
  • 03

    Since when did Kleenex get so expensive?

    Me after spending all my money on back to school shopping and now I have $7.39 to take me through the rest of the month
    via formomsache
  • 04

    They're out the houseeeee!

    The first week of school.
    via eleighsboutique
  • 05

    Just call me Unc

    Me at my kid's back to school night because I had kids later on in life @socal_trashman
    via socal_trashman
  • 06

    Bro how is that even possible

    when the first week of school isn't even over yet and your kid is home sick *REAL TOUGH DAD
    via realtoughdad
  • 07

    It's the perfect time to be out

    it's officially "let's go eat while these kids in school" season @momonmeltdown
    via momonmeltdown
  • 08

    Wouldn't want to be ya!

    Parents sending their kids to school after the long holiday break: | #SchittsCreek @mommywinetime SEEYAI
    via momsbeingpetty
  • 09

    Let's take some time to celebrate

    POV: Me dropping my kids off at school after holiday break. JC MCKENNA MIDDLE SCHOOL QUA
    via therealbleachermoms
  • 10

    The first cut is the deepest...

    Kindergarten moms on the first day of school HerViewFromHome Every other mom.
    via humorgratiahumoris
  • 11

    Wait, where did the time go?

    The night before school when you tuck them and realize just how fast it's all going → 00
    via anna.marie.shartzer
  • 12

    He's definitely not going to be a menace to everyone

    The kids of the moms saying "Here he comes please be good to my baby" Good FIRST DAY OF GRAVE DIGE I Like To: My Teacher Is: MONSTER GUYS Janettt 1993 Age Date I Want To Be 2175 MONSTER NAM
    via janettt_1993
  • 13

    Who hasn't had this moment

    I told my mom at 9pm that my project was due the next day. That's when I met the real her.
    via 80svintagevisions
  • 14

    Or like socializing a wild animal

    dadandburied Getting your kid ready for school after a long break is like preparing someone who's been in jail for 30 years to re-enter society
    via dadandburied
  • 15

    Can't they just get themselves to school?

    Me: Ready For My Kids To Go Back To School Also Me: Realizing I Have To Start Waking Up Early Too. → @MOMMYCAUTION
    via mommycaution
  • 16

    They're going to starve

    I'm just not sure how my child will survive back at school without 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 235 snacks a day.
    via bambino_za
  • 17

    Just counting down the days til the first sneeze

    The Dad Father @thedad_father Kids started school this week so we should all be sick within about 3-5 business days
    via thedad.father
  • 18

    Just take your sweet time

    GOODBYE CHILDREN! I KNOW SCHOOL DOESN'T START FOR ANOTHER FEW WEEKS. JUST WALK REALLY SLOWLY
    via danwestwell1
  • 19

    But I already did that when I was a kid!

    Me realizing I have to wake up early for school the next 13 years and I'm not even the one going!
    via trendingwithmarilyn
  • 20

    Things have definitely improved

    First Day of School Pics When We Were Young First Day of School Pics Now @modernmomprobs Back to SCHOOL
    via blessedwifeyposh
  • 21

    Is it appropriate for them to miss?

    When your alarm goes off in the morning and you start counting how many absences your kids have gotten AND Blessed y
    via blessedwifeyposh
  • 22

    Things are getting a little specific

    The Dad Father @thedad father Man these school supply lists are getting out of hand. What do you mean you need washer fluid for the bus?
    via thedad.father
  • 23

    Infinite money hack

    SCHOOLS ARE ALWAYS TALKING ABOUT FUNDRAISING... BUT IF THEY JUST SOLD ICED COFFEE IN THE PARENT PICKUP LINE, THEY'D BE RICHER THAN STARBUCKS BY FRIDAY.
    via sjogrensgirlsguide
  • 24

    Ya know what... she's not wrong

    Always check your child's homework... To relax my mom likes to Drink Tequela And Sing
    via fairfieldhamlethub
  • 25

    They learn the meaning of hard work

    Send your kids to school & watch em come back looking like they worked a 12 hour shift
    via beyond_a_funnyn****
  • 26

    Apparently that's how it works now

    Simon Holland @simoncholland School gets out at 2:15 so if you don't get in the pickup line by 1:00 you don't love your kid. 12:51 PM Aug 5, 2016
    via imthecheftoo

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