In today’s digital age, social media is one of the most powerful tools for reaching and engaging your school community. Whether you’re a yearbook adviser or marketing coordinator, leveraging platforms like Instagram, Facebook, X (formerly known as Twitter) and TikTok can help you not only promote your yearbook but also create lasting connections with students, parents and your community. The …
Have you ever had an idea, but not known where to start? You’re not alone! That’s why Walsworth developed Coverage Starters – a series that highlights spreads schools have created on specific topics. We’ll explore how schools are covering different topics so you can find inspiration and brainstorm your own unique twist. You’ll be able to view spreads or download …
Stores are breaking out decorations, kids have begun their wish lists and Thanksgiving is only a week away. The holiday season is officially upon us. If you’re not already considering it, the holidays are a time that yearbook staffs can promote book sales. A great way to do that is by offering yearbook gift certificates to parents. Walsworth Yearbooks provides …
Updated by Walsworth Yearbooks The next two months can be some of the busiest of the year for your yearbook staff as you race to get pages done before winter break, while also mixing in valuable time with family and friends around the holidays. But the holiday season is also the perfect time to get active on your social media …
Updated by Walsworth Yearbooks Holiday breaks are around the corner for schools, which means a time for us all to take some time to relax around with friends and family. However, student life continues over the breaks, providing opportunities for your yearbook staff to capture a slice of this year to look back on years down the road. Let’s take …
One of my most significant failures as an adviser was that I never put into place a strong system that helped me manage the holiday deadline season well. For too many years, all of the 35 I was an adviser, I let December deadlines manage my life and they drained too much of the joy of the holidays. Don’t let …
The holidays and winter break are likely a time for most yearbook staffs to pause, regroup and get ready for the second semester. A week or two off to recharge is great for all involved, but it’s also good to keep in mind that this time of year is also filled with story possibilities. In our latest Coverage Spotlight, we’re …
Halloween week is only a couple days away and the fall holiday should be a festive time for your yearbook staff. Take time to bring in some food and candy. If your school allows it, even have fun getting into costumes for a staff party. Along with all the Halloween fun, you can still be taking care of some important …
As we get closer to the holidays, here’s another fun story to remind you just how special yearbooks can be. The 2016 yearbook staff at Walsworth Yearbooks school Windsor High School in Windsor, California, had a braille version of their book printed for blind student Maycie Vorreiter. Vorreiter had always ordered a yearbook, but needed her brother to read it …
Halloween can be one of the most photogenic times of the year, what with people dressing in costume and putting up interesting (sometimes wild) decorations.
Take a look at this post from the website digital-photography-school.com for some tips specific to taking pictures on Halloween.