Yearbooks remain a fantastic way for schools to remember peak moments of the school year. Students look forward to signing the autograph pages as well as seeing themselves and their favorite memories celebrated throughout the pages. But creating an unforgettable yearbook requires a dedicated staff who can bring your ideas to life. To best equip your tribe with the tools …
We love a good upgrade. Yearbook Help is back with a fresh look, simplistic navigation features and a more aesthetic look. As you and your staff begin your journey towards building your best book yet, Yearbook Help can help you find all the resources you are looking for with ease. 1. Digital Editions With our new digital editions for manuals …
The 2023 Photo Contest kicks off on Feb. 27. Your yearbook staff won’t want to miss out on the chance to win our largest prizes ever! This year we expanded to 10 categories with a $250 Visa gift card for each winner. Gather your favorite photos from this school year now. Think about how to elevate upcoming shots to give …
2022 was full of unforgettable moments, and your yearbook has a responsibility to record those events. Whether it’s full features or modular packages, it’s vital that your book covers the things that happened both inside and outside your school walls. Your staff might groan at the task of covering current events; however, recording current events in a yearbook is important …
I’m incredibly proud to say that I’m a teacher. I’m lucky to teach photography, graphic design and journalism – subjects that many other publication advisers do as well. “Oh, the fun stuff!” is usually the response whenever I tell someone this. I do teach the fun stuff, but that doesn’t mean that advising student publications is always giggles, sunshine and happy …
By now, you should have received your 2023 Planning Kit, but especially for those new to yearbook, you might not be familiar with the items inside or know how to use them. We’ve got a breakdown of what’s inside and how it will help you. What is a Planning Kit? The Planning Kit is your survival toolbox for all things yearbook. …
When approaching the new school year, the Walsworth Training Resources page is a great way to kickstart your planning. Whether you are a brand new or veteran adviser, the content for marketing, curriculum and professional development keeps you organized and efficient in your preparation. You can find everything from back-to-school checklists, social media graphics, webinars, eBooks, spread and cover examples …
Who doesn’t love a good folder hack? Utilizing a folder system for your staff to keep important documents will provide you and your team with a one-stop-shop for all things yearbook. Here are some essentials you need to consider for your staff folders. Folder Types Folders with pockets are ideal for this system since you will be storing sticky notes …
Before the school year starts, considering school supplies is a must. Planning for activities, events and other miscellaneous needs for your staff is a great place to begin when stepping back into your classroom. Here is a list of some supplies to consider ordering before the first day. Anchor Charts: Having visual representations of classroom rules, style guide snippets and …
During your much-needed summer vacation you may get an urgent email from your new school’s front office staff. You have dozens of yearbook boxes stacked in the front lobby and you need to take care of them ASAP. Where do you begin? For the new adviser with a summer/fall delivery, this is one of the first tasks to manage while …