Uptown Funk: Whitmer Teacher Flash Mob - Homecoming 2017

Here is Whitmer High School's Teacher Flash Mob at the 2017 Homecoming Pep Assembly.
Organized by Katie Peters
Filmed at Whitmer High School, Toledo, Ohio

[@RCmack]

This is one of the best videos ever uploaded on KZbin! Let's go for 10,000,000 views, then 50,000,000 views and beyond!

[@juliewicken4454]

Great video....

[@doogie3852]

@@seedabeauty qqqq

[@annec2960]

was lovely ty i enjoyed very much

[@annec2960]

@Jonathan Kent I LOVED IT

[@nancyvillines4552]

How lucky to have those kind of teachers.

[@user-de3cw5fm1y]

THE TEACHER THAT DID THE WORM OH MY GOD YES

[@Nina-rg8es]

IKR?! Damn

[@cindybarker6390]

Yaassss!!!!!

[@isaiahwasabi1381]

@@cindybarker6390 he's got skills

[@joymosley8997]

Hilarious. I know he was tired after that.

[@charobarnes2215]

Yes!!!

[@stevedietrich8936]

Big props to all those teachers, administrators, and police officers who performed. I guarantee you those kids feel closer to those teachers than they ever had before. Big thumbs up!

[@61Slughi]

Nice touch to keep adding more teachers as the song kept going.

[@smom2six909]

There really does need to be more Dancing…..everywhere!

[@tinaheyyy533]

Yes!!! This is a beautiful thing to see!!! Love it!!

[@trvman1]

and I just bet there was some "Karen" who called the school Superintendent after seeing this saying how inappropriate it was for teachers to be dancing like this :)

[@SynZ777]

@@trvman1 Nope, the whole community enjoyed it. I was there, sitting with the band.

[@cathygarrett-davis7938]

THIS WAS CRAZY!! So proud of those teachers, male and female, who decided to step out of comfort zones for their students. LOVED IT!!

[@vallhacarter4094]

We need more of this in our lives for the time we're in now! Put a smile back my face ☺

[@mistyrose8527]

Yup, definitely made me smile too. Totally enjoyed.

[@gaylebramlett7865]

Best thing I have seen in a long time fantastic

[@marycooper8385]

This is 5 years ago Doesn't happen now

[@Scriptease123]

Not only did the teachers do this because they love their students, they had to have rehearse for hours of THEIR OWN TIME. Way to go teachers and way to go students for appreciating them.

[@dinorivera4671]

Students enjoying seeing their teachers dancing.

[@dana375]

Scriptease123 w

[@buzzyanderson4131]

Yup!

[@monicalapira4421]

That was awesome what child wouldnt want to be apart of that positive vibe. I do & Im an adult

[@briantrusty9651]

Absolutely!

[@kathleenclark5877]

Having been a high school teacher in Southern Ontario for 35 years, I can’t say enough about being involved in these sorts of performances for the students. They really appreciate the fact that we are willing to go out and perform in, for them, off the wall sorts of ways. We become more human and approachable. Kudos to these teachers!

[@edebbieb]

Before the teacher ing industry became flooded with leftists. Teachers from the past were exceptional individuals!!

[@helnbak9372]

Thank you for your dedication and commitment to children

[@lindabaker1893]

I did performances like this with teachers & staff for Homecoming at Norte Vista HS in Riverside. We had a blast at rehearsals and the performance! The kids loved it & if you messed up, so what? The kids loved it even more!!!

[@kepckatherinec805]

Makes me want to go back to high school, as long as it’s this one!

[@peacefulone4461]

I've watched this about 100 times. It never gets old. GREAT JOB TEACHERS!

[@kevintanner8536]

Yes I yes I was just thinking the same thing every time I see it I got to watch it every time it pops up on KZbin I got to watch it again you like some of them teachers really get in it now when I was in high school I would love our teachers that did that especially right before football game

[@twinstarr1438]

Yes, go Whitmer in every state

[@susanmcavoy9213]

I have as well.. Its my go to for a little pick me up!

[@susanmcavoy9213]

I come back to this often, myself! Cheers me up.

[@keshiaaustin2000]

The blonde chic with the pony tail just burnt this dance floor up!!!🔥🔥🔥

[@bonitaglass1876]

Yes she did

[@bryanbraun3703]

She burnt up the floor and I bet she organized the whole thing

[@Gromit801]

Dance teacher ya wanna bet?

[@jlitt2917]

@@Gromit801 would be funnier if she were the AP Calculus teacher. :-)

[@catherinee.millard1831]

I was thinking maybe a P. E. teacher.

[@dorismidge8762]

I watched this grinning from ear to year. Then I had tears streaming down my cheeks. Not out of happiness, but out of longing to create a society where we can have our students together without fear of being emotionally hurt, getting sick, or being shot. This is what going to school should be like. Thanks for coming to my Ted talk.

[@TayS_]

Tears? Really? 🙄

[@dorismidge8762]

@@TayS_ Well, Tay, you’re entitled to your opinion and reaction. I’m entitled to mine.

[@grateful1929]

Doris you are so right! ❤️

[@WallyPost]

Absolutely ... 100% correct in your comment.

[@kathleenchaffin2591]

Was a good talk!

[@jenniedowdle1298]

I can't say enough of how impressed I was in seeing these teachers preform for these students! How lucky they are to have such good teachers willing to do this.

[@mikeboring2172]

Wow! At this moment, these teachers brought every single person at this assembly together as one. Really, really good.

[@edwardpalm4584]

Wish my late wife, a teacher all her life, could have seen this. She would have done anything to see such. a display of teacher fun and joy. She advocated for that all her teaching career!!!

[@JennyLovesJESUS-mw6bj]

I'm sorry for your loss.😢Just keep her memories alive in you.I'm glad you got to see them dancing & I'm sure your wife watched from up in Heaven.🙏✌

[@sharonsienaski6919]

I am sure she was smiling. Be comforted by how many hearts and minds your wife touched. I am sure she is missed by many people.

[@JayyPhinn]

I remember this day I went to that school it was legendary and a time to never forget💯

[@JohnRorabaugh]

this video is one of my regulars . I can tell there is a lot of love there . I've seen other videosfrom Whitmer a very special school and people indeed.wish my HS had had this vibe.

[@melodykerr7891]

@@JohnRorabaugh very cool..but No rhythm!

[@sharondunn7390]

@@JohnRorabaugh I went a high school where it appeared difficult the teachers would even smile. Never laugh. This is priceless. Teachers worked really hard to put this together. I really admire what practice they went through for their students. Blonde with the ponytail really rocked.

[@JohnRorabaugh]

@@sharondunn7390 you should check their other vids , that school is quite exceptional.

[@lylestavast7652]

yeah - my junior year a guy streaked the assembly and got hung up trying to get out of the gym - someone had narc'd on him and a coach had locked the escape door he was counting on... ;) 73 or 74 ...

[@snowqueenkat]

So fun!! I used to be a teacher, and I know that the students must have LOVED that their teachers did this. A lot of time was put into making this happen! I'd want to go to that school, haha.

[@patriciarouse2801]

The outcry from the bleachers just kept building! Teaching is the most valuable performance art ! Sensational work!

[@lindaderrick9930]

Oh, me too!!!!!

[@susanmcavoy9213]

Me too! It'd be so much fun!

[@Jojo-pv5gv]

Love this. It out swell needed smile on my face😊😊😊😊

[@brookesutherland9553]

Dance girl Friends are going through a ui of a while 😞 for your help in a meeting 🤝 the kids have been a good 💯 day for me when I'm done 👍 in my ryioreruu so I'm sure I

[@TheMadeofhonor]

I don't know why this made me cry. I guess with all of the divide in the Schools and the Country it warms my heart just to see everyone having fun together without all of the nonsense. Great job everyone!

[@julieenslow5915]

All of that PLUS the principal and assigned police officer! And they all knew the drill! God bless them they really worked on that and those kids were thrilled. Way to go Whitmer High School!

[@Big-O43]

That police officer let her radio mic bounce all over, gues she does not know how to secure expensive equipment, other than that it was a great

[@muffdiver7670]

@@Big-O43 Really??? I see your glass is half empty!

[@Big-O43]

@@muffdiver7670 And yours is only half full. As a retired Police Officer, I was always taught, take care of your equipment, she could easily damage the mic, not know it and some day when calling for help, nobody would hear her. I have no problem with her dancing, but secure your equipment first.

[@bradpolice6203]

And the principal can move too!

[@annec2960]

@@bradpolice6203 WAS THAT THE SEXY CHOCOLATE MAN IN BLUE SUIT IF SO DAM YES HE WAS AWESOME KNEW WHAT HE WAS DOING '") EVERY1 IN THIS VIDEO WAS JUST GREAT :)

[@nonnie8388]

As a retired school teacher of 30 years, I’ve never been so proud to be an educator! Abundant blessings to you all, your students are blessed to have you all in their lives and by the looks of it you are blessed with wonderfully appreciative students as well.💕🙏🏻☮️

[@TakerFanNMSH]

This needs to happen way more often and in all schools! Students will see teachers aren't all quizzes and homework. SO awesome! Well done teachers!👏

[@clovettajackson4654]

I couldn't stop smiling from the very beginning and my smile only got bigger when more teachers kept joining in! In the last 2 1/2 years we've endured (pandemic, lockdowns, zoom everything and government in chaos) we need more Uptown Funk. What wonderful school faculty!

[@victoriamae7587]

Omg! I love this! Cried a little, I would’ve loved to experience this and hope for my children to experience a faculty this dedicated. I loved it! ❤️❤️❤️

[@tinabelcher8116]

I thought I was the only one with tears rolling, and not sure why🤷‍♀️

[@WallyPost]

@@tinabelcher8116 Me too !!!! I taught high school for 30 years and did something similar to this with a buddy of mine when we did The Blues Brothers. Students should know that teachers are human who like the same things as students ... with the same energy in expressing those likes. More people need to know that teachers can "let go" on occasion. ;-)

[@nancyhumphries6951]

Crying!!!

[@annarandolph4102]

the guy that did the worm, the teacher behind him, the guy with the tie dye shirt and the girl in the front with the blonde ponytail is everybody’s favorite teachers. you can tell

[@lindamccleary5883]

I went to 4 different high schools in 4 different cities, 2 different states in the late '60s/early 70's. Whitmer was, by far, my best experience and provided me the tools and guidance to develop confidence, self-esteem, and a drive to push myself to be better. I am so happy to see this video, and to know that the teachers and administrators in that institution are still dedicated to students.

[@JohnStray569]

Class of 85 loyal to the maize and blue

[@wendyneal4900]

This just brought me to tears! There’s nothing better to bridge the gap between generations than the pure joy of music and dance! Great job!

[@susiemiller1560]

THAT is the TRUTH

[@user-yf1hg7kt5n]

I found myself tearing up as well. And I still don't know why for sure. Their "give it their all"-ness of it I guess.

[@monicaluff9991]

I'm so proud to say that Whitmer is my alma mater. Would've loved to have seen my teachers do something like this back in the day. Way to go Whitmer faculty! Pure awesomeness!

[@PatriotTrucker]

Saweeeeet… That will be something those students will remember for a lifetime! Great job!!!

[@22LA22]

Lord, please grant our children good teachers and good schools 😢❤️

[@greendragon8452]

OMG, these students are so lucky! This must have been the best day EVER for them, to see their teachers do this. So much fun! Thanks for uploading this--a few minutes of pure joy.

[@annsmith7207]

The person doing the worm was phenomenal ! Wow just Wow! My homecoming never looked like that ! Thanks! What fun ✨🎉✨👏✨🎉✨👏✨🎉✨👏✨🎉✨👏✨

[@johneftimiades2149]

Wonderful!! You can not put a price on great teachers. They influence generations and deserve our respect..

[@maryharvey7969]

We need more schools n teachers like this! Love it❤️

[@konapuppy10]

See what y’all miss if you didn’t go to homecoming?? These kids will have this awesome memory forever! I loved it! Bravo teachers!!

[@SynZ777]

I was here in this video (with the band) and truthfully I only vaguely remember this.

[@scegenius8751]

@@SynZ777 Boo

[@klmhookedmoore5847]

Music and dancing can cure what's wrong with us on every social level. We forget differences. We have fun together.

[@ezers3496]

*Sees social argument on the net* *pastes link to this video*

[@lexiecrittenden7648]

Amen

[@Travel_queenCirca2009]

Sooo very true!

[@lynnburton7873]

Amen

[@Og-Judy]

Those teachers know the importance of student involvement! Kudos to the one did the worm! Those kids are blessed to have those teachers! 👍🏻❤❤

[@sharonvincent1772]

It's so good to see people bringing happiness to others; and having fun doing it.

[@keshiaaustin2000]

This blonde chic with the pony tail should have been in the Bruno Mars Uptown Funk video! She knows how to tear the dance floor up! These teachers are awesome! They bring such energy and inspiration to the dance floor! Rock On!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥😎😎😎

[@lmcg16291]

We need more of this, more music, more dance,more love after Corona passes.No more fights, no more riots, no more hatred,no more discrimination,no more prejudices , no more put downs, no more rudeness, no more criticism......💖💖💖💖💖

[@terryiggulden5182]

We should never cancel funding for music and arts in school.

[@dgronzega8073]

Imagine, John Lennon

[@trinamorales9685]

Ohhh, i absolutely LOVED THIS!!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@shermanwhite2235]

Teachers are awesome and can never get the credit they truly deserve

[@readthebible67]

If more schools were like this, more kids would enjoy school!! ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!! GREAT FUN!!

[@bambibear1486]

Vicki Nesom lol our middle school is having a rally for elections and my leadership class prepares for it all and the teacher wants us to do a flash mob 😂

[@rhondaboncutter5812]

I taught for 30 years, love this! Show the kids, teacher's are people too!

[@rhondaboncutter5812]

@@bambibear1486 DO IT!

[@sharonrains4716]

@Asian Chickem Tendie yeah that's why its fun

[@melissawarrell8821]

I was thinking that, too

[@dennishover4803]

I'm 69 and when I watch this I remember all the amazing teachers I had. Thank you I felt like I was back in high school!

[@angiewoodward7255]

These teachers are so fantastic. We need to applaud them!

[@janetg.]

Kudos to all those involved to make this happen. Having done something like this for a talent show in an elementary building required hours of after school practice and that was only a two minutes song. Great job!

[@rhondaboncutter5812]

I taught school for over 30 years, kids liked it when we showed them we were people, too!

[@trishthompson-westover1156]

Every school year all the staff to perform a skit to introduce our Reading contests, after the skit the kids were smiling at us and we were smiling back great start. We also had 30 mins before class started in the gym with music to dance stretching out the wiggles out singing with actions. Everyone had a blast and off to our classrooms, this program put smiles on their faces and that’s how we started our days. Hats off to are wonderful PE instructor and her helpers who would stand by the K-3 students Our goal was to be fit, wake up our brain and have fun the instructor kept the fun rolling along we were one big family, the 70-90s were the best years to teach.

[@tonyalongley353]

What a great group of amazing teachers!!! Now THATS how you do school spirit!!!

[@v.dargain1678]

tonya longley They closed the school generation gap a little bit . LOL .

[@susanmcavoy9213]

This is so uplifting. Made the year for all those kids. "I can't believe Mrs. Brown & Mr. Smith could dance like that!"

[@michaelvarble4392]

Uptown funk is the best music in the past 10 years i love to watch the dancing especially the old movie stars dance to it 😊

[@radiofreeearth]

This is why we need to protect our public schools and teachers across America. They show up an go beyond both time wise and financially EVERY day. And, they truly do it because they care.

[@RCmack]

They all need raises - which may happen now that Biden will be President. Whitmer is in Toledo, OH, a blue area. My guess is many of these teachers voted for Biden.

[@mariawashington9981]

Great Fun!!

[@rhondaboncutter5812]

I am a retired teacher and kids were so important to me! Loved them so much!

[@cathleenweston3541]

THEY ALL NEED TO GET OFF THE MARXIST TIT! FUCK THEM. AND CRT

[@saltysenior6454]

@@cathleenweston3541 Keep all the teachers who are EDUCATORS, remove all of the INDOCTRINATORS.

[@davidvincent1093]

This is the type of things we did when I was in high school in the late 60 and early 70's. What a lucky group of kids to have their teacher that are willing to show off in front of them. this is a memory they will always have

[@cathleenweston3541]

We had the best time! Disco was fun too.

[@amandaskaggs4696]

This was awesome! My son was watching this with me and the moment it was over- he said he wanted to go to that school! Great job to all those that were involved! I’m sure the students loved it!

[@roserocks1979]

This is a great example of how to reach out to your students. Props to the staff for a great performance.

[@cherylgrimins2817]

This is fabulous. Schools need this kind of fun. It’s a binding with each other. Seeing adults as real people. Love this

[@rhondaboncutter5812]

I am a retired teacher and kids loved it when we did stuff like this! I always chaperoned the dances, kids taught me the new dances! Loved it! I have many ex students as friends now, they have kids, but remember me! I miss working with kids!

[@willp.8120]

It is important for a teacher NOT to demote yourself to the level of a high school student. I know the mindset, "let's do something so that the kids can better relate to us". What you are doing is blurring the lines between adult and student.

[@rhondaboncutter5812]

@@willp.8120 I disagree! I have been retired for years and have so many former students as friends on Facebook!

[@davec.2610]

We need more teachers like this in our schools it just might inspire our children

[@CandyPIdaho]

That was GREAT!!! I loved how the kids got into it and that took commitment and guts! Yay, yay, yay and THANK YOU for loving your students so much!

[@Rickysa0]

KatiePeters has way too much rhythm and talent (singing) for an English teacher!! Way to go!!!!!! What a treat to watch.

[@debbiefulton1001]

They had so much fun! The blonde with the ponytail, can really dance!

[@70foolio]

I clapped throughout. These ladies made me smile. Good job you can tell they put a lot of hard work into practice and it paid off.

[@martinswells1987]

Hello Yvette, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over you, I would love to be your friend, where are you from?

[@robindombek1518]

I have been watching this for years now. I am totally thrilled with all of you.

[@tessbrex3823]

The best part is hearing the kids yell in excitement! Love this. Watched it 100 over the past year.

[@tgibson4382]

I bet the student body is still talking about this thirty years from now during their high school reunion!

[@bkjackson7059]

I know I would still be talking about this.

[@jerimahler6267]

Have watched this multiple times. Best part is listening to the reaction and cheers from the kids. They obviously loved it!

[@loriedurkin1338]

Love it! You can see the connection your students have with you, teachers! As a former high school teacher, those special times were what teaching was all about!

[@chickiedo1]

I've graduated from HS 45 years now and this video made me so proud of those teachers, administrators and security personnel who bonded with those students that day. This song has brought more people together over the years- thanks Bruno! This is absolutely awesome and I wish I could be a part of it!

[@fawndearest]

They killed it. This is why songs like this exist. To really enjoy them.

[@everlasting9292]

The teachers dab and the student body loses its mind. Love it!!

[@brandysigmon9066]

What is dab?

[@michelewilliams4525]

@@brandysigmon9066 the move at 2:22

[@poconos66]

first off im a big 80s guy (class of 85) 80s music will live forever in my book. but this is the 1 song i wished was out in the 80s.. with the wild parties we had till 2am and up at 7 for work we would had a great time partying our a** off to this 1

[@rhondaboncutter5812]

As a former teacher, I just love this! Shows kids we are people, too! A lot of fun!

[@coonrod23]

I have watched this video at least 100 times and it always gives me goosebumps. I even tear up when the mascots join in.

[@jayeperry5]

Same here! So glad to know you did, too!

[@Brifaceify]

My 3 year old daughter is responsible for approximately 1 million of these views 😂 We have to dance to this several times a day!

[@JustMe-vk4fn]

Time well spent. :)

[@carolesmith2619]

Brilliant 🤣🤣

[@pattihawks353]

Hahaha, she’s adorable! 🌷🙏♥️

[@guysabol8743]

lucky you just found this out 05/2021

[@mikebunner3498]

These teachers are MORE fun than the ones I had back in the 1970's........ Blond ponytail came here for business!!!! Boys and girls this is a pep rally......... Big time, for sure.

[@christinec.mcgrath6675]

This was sooooo awesome!! Just made me so happy and left a huge smile on my face!! Great job to all!!! 👏👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️

[@snojen100]

All I can say is the teachers were excellent! The time they put into this for their students is awesome! God bless you all! You did an amazing job

[@mrspastry53]

I have not seen that much fun at a school in years. Loved it.

[@donna6332]

Now that's what we need more of. Peace coming together and having fun.

[@kelsiefletcher]

This literally put the biggest smile on face. That looked like a fun time! These guys really care for their students!

[@summyb]

I just stumbled on this, and it made my day! What joy! Go Whitmer! ❤️

[@usmc-veteran7316]

Me too love it. From an old 63 yr old former Marine Sgt.

[@timeforthinkers7418]

summyb, a HUGE AMEN to that from a 70 something lover of dance! What joy everyone was expressing!

[@westhammer81]

There's something to be said for knowing how to throw out norms and just have some damn fun once in a while. The teachers, staff, whomever else - they nailed it.

[@whatwillbem6825]

Yesssss 👍🏼

[@cecedavis6155]

I agree! Let's have fun!!😁❗

[@sissymorgan7749]

I watched this video over and over again and I danced over and over again with it!!!!

[@jackshenhouse]

Watch it once for the performance, the second time watch the audience. Whoever choregraphed this picked the *perfect* parts of the song to add more people...and in the correct order--the last people you'd ever expect to join jumped in last, it naturally built the audience response. Kudos!

[@vivaldi1948]

That was wonderful!

[@Karlamo94]

This honestly made me tear up. It was so wholesome and you could tell they had soo much fun doing this for their students 🥺💓

[@nanalady2199]

Still watching April 2021‼️. I have lost count how many times I’ve watched this. Awesome awesome teachers and students.

[@paulsparks1070]

what Nana Lady said !!!

[@alanecook5692]

That was just FANTASTIC!!!

[@ruthlessroxy8306]

This was awesome!!

[@goddukee]

We had teachers in the 70's such as these. They were fun to be around and always boosted our spirits. Not sure what happened to America but we need it back

[@briantrusty9651]

I cry tears of joy every time I watch this! I hope you won that game 100-0!

[@briantrusty9651]

Well 41-3 ain't bad!

[@robingentry6987]

OMG, thank you! I watched this from my desk at work on a Saturday afternoon and just broke down crying like a baby! I could not figure out why! It's nice to know that someone else had that reaction!

[@mala7260]

1000 thumbs up. I wish I had had teachers like that when I was in high school!❤

[@gracepoint3]

That was awesome!!!

[@markolson3114]

My favorite teacher in high school was my choir teacher. He made every day in his class fun. I will never forget him. These teachers really get that. God bless them.

[@SonicX6400]

That was adorable. It just goes to show you, we teachers still have the moves.

[@sharondunn7390]

I agree with this. Teachers are human beings just like the rest of the population. They can dance, sing, be silly like we can. I admire this group of teachers. Wish my high school teachers would even smile, much less laugh. Times have changed over the past 40 years, though.

[@bentleekozee5399]

That was outstanding

[@robertflegal1735]

What an amazing performance. The dancers were fantastic!!!

[@lynnmitges5653]

Love watching everyone all over doing Uptown Funk. It has to bring a smile to every viewer ❤️

[@jbriar9158]

Words can't express how much I love this!

[@paulroggenbeck3129]

Freekin Awesome!! That's the community Spirit and the American Way!!🕺🏽🇺🇸💃

[@roseqaguon5863]

Get 'em Whitmer ladies..beautiful performance!!❤❤❤❤from GUAM!

[@electric8668]

I give the teachers an A for this performance.

[@JennyLovesJESUS-mw6bj]

Sorry, but I'll step it up (pun intended😄) just a bit. I give them an A+. Wonderfully done & in sync.❤

[@kathleenrobinson4515]

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[@kathleenrobinson4515]

@@JennyLovesJESUS-mw6bj jn m .ñ 3 1

[@gloriagonzalez8324]

The. Bond this makes between students and teachers is priceless.

[@stevewest7634]

I like these teachers and staff having fun and still got moves