My high school is located in Coral Springs, Florida and we're looking to up our profile. We have strong academics and a range of fantastic extracurriculars, but feel like we're overshadowed by more popular or 'talked about' schools. Any tips on how to get people to notice and appreciate the great things happening at our school?
The first consideration for getting your high school noticed would be improving your internal and external communication strategies. This could start with enhancing your school's website by regularly updating it with news about the school's achievements, events, and showcasing your fantastic extracurricular activities. This will create a comprehensive and attractive picture, not just for students and parents but for people outside of the immediate community.
Simultaneously, your school could start leveraging the power of social media. Create, or enhance, your school's Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram pages, for instance, to showcase student accomplishments, teacher highlights, and cool projects. Highlight your fantastic extracurriculars and unique in-school happenings, like themed days, parades, charity events, etc. This way, you get to tell your own story and control the narrative of your school.
Further, you should consider reaching out to local news outlets. They're always looking for inspiring stories. Perhaps there's a club initiation, a charitable drive, an academic competition, or a winning streak in your sports department that could be of interest?
Additionally, you could also consider hosting interscholastic events: academic bowls, music/band competitions, sports tournaments, etc. that invite other schools to your campus. This way, you become the center of exciting events, and it brings more attention to your school.
Finally, forming alliances with local organizations and businesses for sponsorships, interning, or community service opportunities can also expose the school to greater community recognition.
Remember, it's essentially about doing great things and making sure people know about them. This requires a combination of leveraging the right platforms and reaching out to the right entities. Good luck!
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