Use the postal system. Former teachers write students, parents write teachers to thank them for doing a good job, etc. Different grade-level parents do treats for faculty and staff on a monthly basis. Others write messages to this person. Teachers donate time to decorate for the prom.
Teachers attend athletic events or other extra-curricular activities on their own time.
Teachers tutor students on their own time, before or after school, and provide transportation for these students. Homebound teachers have continued instruction after the homebound period to allow the students to get caught up completely. Teachers dress professionally and wear ID cards to model appropriate dress for the students. Administrators tell teachers, whenever appropriate, that they do a great job. The District Office gives staff members early dismissal the week prior to Winter Break.