definition school spirit

School spirit is emotional support for one's educational institution. This can apply to any type of school, from grade svhools to universities. It can be manifested in the exhibition of school colors in dress and decoration, attendance of athletic events, or verbally in the form of chants or cheers.

Educators in primary and secondary education often associate proper behavior with school spirit, especially in the context of situations when students are outside the school itself. Because student behavior reflects on the school, representing it well shows a degree of student investment in their institution's good name. This definition of school spirit is closely associated with good  among students and their families at sporting events and is loosely based upon encouraging each other.