Show your appreciation for our custodial staff

We all know of heroes such as police officers and firefighters, but there are many people that do jobs for little to no thanks or recognition among us every day. It doesn’t often cross our minds the work that goes in to maintaining clean and pleasant environments every day, because oftentimes it’s so maintained on a daily basis that it becomes the norm.
To be fair, we hear about firefighters saving lives and fighting fires and shootings involving police, and those saving lives every day.
How can you show your appreciation to our wonderful custodial staff here at Chadron State?
Firstly, be more conscious of the messes you’re making. It could be something as simple as missing the trashcan in the bathroom when throwing away your paper towel, take the extra couple seconds to pick it up. It could also be something as easy as wiping your shoes on the rugs when entering a building to save muddy tracks.
Not only is this being more considerate of our custodial staff, but it also just keeps our campus looking nicer.
Something else you can do to show our appreciation for our custodial staff is to simply start a conversation with them. Even a simple thank you or hello when you’re walking down the stairs that they’re sweeping can make a big difference.
Our custodial staff deserve more thank you’s and appreciation than they get. They are what keep our campus looking beautiful and clean.
No one wants to use a dormitory restroom that hasn’t been cleaned in a week. No one likes to sit down to study at a table that’s sticky or has crumbs on it. A clean environment is something that we can easily take for granted.
The Eagle would like to express our appreciation for everything that the custodial staff does to keep our campus looking clean and functioning.
When we are working late in the newsroom, you have always been very helpful to us, and for that we are forever grateful.
So, next time you see the custodial staff hard at work, say thank you. It’s a simple word, but it goes a long way. If you’re feeling like going the extra mile, make sure your trash is making it in the can, that you’re conscious of the dirt you’re tracking inside or that you’re cleaning up your spills.
Together, we can keep our campus a beautiful and clean place! Do your part and appreciate those who have made it their job and are the unsung heroes who do it every day.