It’s about to get a little crazy…
OK – a LOT CRAZY!
Nothing can beat the energy of back to school time.
Teachers are recharged, students are wide-eyed with curiosity, and parents are ready to get their kids back into a routine.
So let’s capitalize on the attention our school is gathering by getting everyone involved in the social media channels for our school!
A few weeks ago, I shared more than 20 ideas for boosting your social media efforts during a webinar. That recorded webinar can be accessed by members only. If you are interested in joining us, learn more here.
Out of the list, I wanted to highlight 5 of the best ideas.
- Facebook Live – Bedtime Book Reading
Bring families together by sharing some of your favorite stories over Facebook Live. They could be read by a primary teacher, a principal, or superintendent. Check out this promotion for an upcoming event in Fall Creek!Please note that you should seek out permission from the author/publisher before doing this. Copyright issues may be at risk, so we encourage you to talk with your own legal team if you are unsure.
- How To Videos
Many kids (and adults) have anxiety when it comes to new things. How about using social media to cover some helpful tips before the first day of school? Show your kids how to do locks. This post from Ridgetop Middle School reached over 80,000 people when the originally shared it. Other ideas could include:- Getting from class to class in 3 minutes
- Punching in your lunch number
- What to do if you get sick
- Tips on organizing your locker
- Cell phone policies
- Lunchroom rules
- Introducing New Staff
Using social media to introduce new staff is a great way to make them feel welcome in a new school! These posts reach thousands of people and end up attracting a lot of new followers to your page. - First Day Campaign
Getting the entire community involved in broadcasting the first day of school excitement is as easy as developing a first-day campaign. Wondering what it is? We broke down exactly how to do it in this blog post from District 214. - Social Media Table at Open House
Invite students, parents, and teachers to join your social media channels during your open house or back-to-school event. You can staff it with high school students or ask for a parent or para-professional volunteers. Don’t simply tell people to follow your pages, but rather help them find it on their phone and ensure they have the right page.
You can add hundreds of new followers to your social media channels during this back to school season! To grab even more ideas, and to get more information on the five strategies above, don’t forget that there is a recorded webinar on this topic that can be accessed by members only. If you are interested in joining us, learn more here! Good luck! Here is to the best year yet!
