Guidelines for taking at-home student portraits
Since early spring 2020, schools have responded creatively to the effects COVID-19 has had on life and schooling. These responses include continuing a yearbook despite performances, sports and other school activities being on hold, or not operating…
Creative Ways to Celebrate Grads in the Yearbook
By Nicole Hammond, Professional Development Trainer Graduation day is arguably the most important moment of a senior’s entire school journey. We know just how big of a disappointment that is for the students, their families, and the…
Tools to Promote Your Yearbook to Families
By Nicole Hammond, Professional Development Trainer With in-school marketing temporarily out of the picture, we’ve been exploring some alternative ways to remind families at your school to purchase or personalize their yearbooks. So we can’t use physical…
Ideas for Non-Spring Distribution
By Nicole Hammond, Professional Development Trainer On the first day of graduation rehearsal, the seniors line up to get their yearbooks and have a signing party. It’s the last day of 6th grade and there’s an elementary…
3 Story Ideas to Stay Connected During COVID-19
By Nicole Hammond, Professional Development Trainer The yearbook will live on as the official record of the school for this year. When school returns to normal, how will the past few months be documented and remembered? The…
Delivery Options for Advisers this Season
By Nicole Hammond, Professional Development Trainer Times are tough with many school closures in effect, but the yearbook must go on, and we’re here to help you work through the delivery process this season. As the COVID-19…
Back to Basics – Student Press Legal Rights & Responsibilities
By Nicole Hammond, Professional Development Trainer The 1st Amendment of the US Constitution guarantees freedom of the press, and student publications such as yearbooks have enjoyed the benefits of some of those freedoms. The 1969 Supreme Court…
Back to Basics – Headline Treatment & Copywriting
By Nicole Hammond, Professional Development Trainer The photos are looking great! We have pages to show all of the special events that happened this year. But, 10 years from now… Will we remember everyone’s name? Will we…
Back to Basics – Layout and Design Rules
By Nicole Hammond, Professional Development Trainer Designing a layout from scratch can be daunting. But, by employing a few simple rules of design, the process becomes much easier, and enjoyable! While there are hard and fast rules for layout…
Mastering Image Size, Resolution, & File Types
By Nicole Hammond, Professional Development Trainer Ever baked an amazing cake to take to a potluck and had people rave…about the oven you used? “Wow! This cake is incredible! You must have a really fancy oven.” (said…
