Ten tips for a Fantastic School Web site

I came across a school website which is an example of the exact qualities of a school web site fantastic. If you go to the website of Bishop Heelan School in Sioux City, IA, you will see what I’m talking about.

I have been consulting to schools for over ten years and have found that many schools have a website and this is very good … but there are some schools that do not have a website or have the qualities of what makes a great school website! Parents and prospective parents who visit your website if you like it or not and if you want to impress the one thing you need is to have a quality website that provides valuable information. The great part about this is that it is not difficult to do at all! Just follow these steps and you’re on your way to give parents and prospective parents what they need and want when they are investigating the schools!

Here are the top ten items in a school website should have to provide the most valuable information for parents and parents looking for their school.

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School Board to raise funds – to publish a calendar

There are a variety of independent fund-raising events happening in a given community at any given time. If your fundraiser overlaps the other, the success of their school organization fundraising could be in jeopardy. Definitely do not want to try to make a candy fundraiser for the duration of Girl Scout cookies!

Getting the plans of his school group on a central calendar that will help ensure there are no overlaps. Also helps to know your fundraiser in advance.

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