It’s that time of year. Valentine’s Day! And we see so many lists.

The 100 best love songs.

The top 10 most romantic movies of all time.

The 7 best gifts for your spouse.

Well – I can’t provide a list like that on my blog. I’m not in that business. I’m in the business of social media for schools. So after nearly 3 years of focusing all my efforts on telling the great stories of our schools, I thought I’d share a different kind of list. One that can help show love to your entire school.

I love seeing the great things happening in our schools via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and more. You can categorize the types of posts that schools share, so I thought I’d share the 11 most LOVED types of school social media posts:

1. Students reading – Isn’t this what school is all about? When they are reading with someone, it is even better!



2. Superintendent’s getting creative with video – How about a fun way to announce a school closing like this one from Stokes County Schools.



3. Students and staff coming together for a cause – It says so much to your community about how much you care! Share photos like these. It takes a little time to set them up, but it means so much!



4. Staff features – I love learning more about the wonderful people taking care of my children everyday. As a Mom, this one really matters!



5. Student projects – This one was especially cool because it reached 240,000 people on Facebook alone! Make sure to show your students what a positive impact social media can make.



6. Amazing stories of simple gestures – This photo shows Kellan gettin a birthday ride on the floor zamboni!



7. School traditions – Check out this cool one that Cumberland shared on Instagram.



8. Staff with student selfies – Are they called “Ussies?” I don’t know – but they work on social media! And a special shout out to Damian LaCroix, who was just named Wisconsin’s Superintendent of the Year. He is a servant leader who is a great ambassador for telling his school’s story with social media!



9. Student recognition – It says so much about your school to share these accomplishments!!



10. Sport Photos – Your community loves sporting events – and great action photos are fun to see!



11. Student talents – Whether it is the choir concert, a forensics poetry reading, or a skilled button box player – these videos are FUN to see!

Brett Borg on the Button Box

Brett, a junior at Proctor High School, started playing at the age of 4. Tune in until the end, where he shares more details on the instrument he is playing.
Let's give him a shout out below for his amazing talent! #RailStrong

Posted by Proctor Public Schools on Thursday, December 22, 2016

Do you have a school post that you love to see? Comment below with a link so we can see it!