This principal staged a real-life Elf on the Shelf by dressing up and hiding all over her school, and it’s the perfect dose of holiday cheer
The last week of school before the holiday break starts can be a tough one to get through. That’s why one elementary school principal took Christmas cheer to a whole new level for her kids—by dressing up as a real-life Elf on the Shelf and hiding all over the school for students to find her.
Beth Hoeing, the principal of Southwestern Elementary School in central Indiana, went viral on TikTok where a pair of videos showed her hilariously creative holiday antics. Similar to how parents often maneuver the elf around their home in the days leading up to Christmas, Hoeing hid in random places like a trophy case, the copy room, and on top of the serving cases in the cafeteria. To the kids’ obvious delight, she even duct-taped herself to the wall in one of the school’s hallways.
@ahhhlieeee Part 1! #teachertok #TikTokHolidays #principal #elfontheshelf #liveelfonashelf #fyp #foryoupage
♬ Elf – Main Theme – Geek Music
“Tell me you have the coolest Principal without telling me you have the coolest Principal,” TikTok user @ahhhlieeee wrote alongside the first part of the video series.
Part two is just as delightful, with Hoeing as the Elf on the Shelf getting into even more fun holiday mischief (including fishing off the roof of the school).
@ahhhlieeee PART 2!!! Southwestern Elementary School Shelby County Indiana @Beth Hoeing #liveelfonashelf #SpartanNation #SWE #christmas #fyp #foryoupage #Part2 #fox59news #wthrnews #TikTokHolidays
♬ Elf – Main Theme – Geek Music
Commenters absolutely loved the stunt, writing things like, “Tell me you actually love your job without telling me you love your job.” And it’s very clear that Hoeing loves her job. Because when it’s cold outside and everyone is hyped up on sugar and just trying to make it through those last few days before break, this is the perfect way to spread some cheer.
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