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School Communicators Day

School Communicators Day is May 10

Resources for School Communication Professionals
 
School administrators

Each year, NSPRA celebrates School Communicators Day on the second Friday in May in recognition of the incredibly valuable work of school public relations professionals. In 2024, School Communicators Day is Friday, May 10.

This year, in addition to celebrating our members and school communicators, NSPRA is also using School Communicators Day as an opportunity to continue providing district leaders and education professionals with further insights on the role of school communicators. 

This spring, NSPRA is reaching out to superintendents across the country with resources, reports and more to help them learn more about school communicators and your immeasurable value to your school system and communities.

We hope you'll take some time to celebrate yourself this year. We get it: It can be hard to do that! But we hope you'll check out some ways below to get into the spirit of School Communicators Day.

We Celebrate YOU!

Below, hear from NSPRA President Trent Allen, APR, as he wishes school communicators everywhere a happy School Communicators Day!

And, check out messages from superintendents and education leaders from across the country thanking school communication professionals for their incredibly valuable work on the NSPRA YouTube channel!

Celebrate Your Colleagues

 

Check out just a couple of ways to celebrate your fellow school communication professionals on School Communicators Day!

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E-Card

Show your appreciation to a fellow school communication professional by sending them a Happy School Communicators Day e-card.

Send an E-Card 

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Make Their Day

Looking for that perfect gift for the communication professionals on your staff? Purchase a one-of-a-kind school PR tumblertote bag, socks or plushie!

NSPRA Online Store 

Staff Emails and Social Media Shoutouts

Lead a school communications department? Recognize your team on social media on Friday, May 10! Download sample messaging, graphics and more. Use the hashtag #SchoolCommunicatorsDay and tag @NSPRA in your social media posts! 

Use a Template to Recognize a School Communicator on Social Media

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Sample Messaging

Download Ready-to-Go Graphic for Social Media 

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Sample Messaging

Add the School Communicators Day Frame to Your Social Media Profiles in May
 

Show off your school communicator pride on social media next month by adding the School Communicators Day frame to your social media profile. It's easy!

For Canva Pro Users:

  1. Access the frame templates in Canva.
  2. Review the three options and select which one you'd like to use. Drag a photo of yourself to the middle area of the template. After it appears, click the photo again while slightly moving your mouse; this will automatically replace the generic placeholder image with your photo.
  3. Click the "Share" button at the top righthand corner of the screen and select "Download."
  4. Once it's saved to your computer, upload the image as your profile picture on your personal social media platforms!

PowerPoint Instructions

  1. Download the frame templates in PowerPoint.
  2. Review the three options and select which one you'd like to use. Add a photo of yourself to the middle area of the template. Size your photo so that it covers the white space in the middle. It's okay for your photo to extend beyond the white space in the middle and cover some of the frame - just try not to extend it to white space at the top of the template.
  3. Right click on your photo and select "Send to Back."
  4. Click Ctrl+A to Select All (Cmd + A on a Mac).
  5. Right click and select "Save as Picture."
  6. Once it's saved to your computer, upload the image as your profile picture on your personal social media platforms!

If you need an alternate format, please reach out to editorial@nspra.org.

Share and Win

School communicators, you are the best spokesperson for your profession - literally! Share why you love being a school communications professional with us and you'll be entered to win great school PR swag. You might also be featured on NSPRA's social media channels!

School Communicators Day Tweets

Share Your Story

Beyond School Communicators Day

See how NSPRA is helping to champion the value of the school communication profession with district leaders, national education associations and the broader education community around the country.

Learn More

A Seat at the Table: Research on the Relationship Between Superintendents and School Communicators

SchoolCEO x NSPRA I April 20245

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The Role and Value of School Communicators

NSPRA.org I Dec. 2023

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Starting a School Public Relations Program

NSPRA.org

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Profile of a School Communicator

NSPRA.org I Sep. 2023

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ASBJ

Districts are reaping benefits as they grow their communications staff and capacity

American School Board Journal I Jan. 2024

AASA Magazine

District Communication Pros Need a Seat at Your Table

School Administrator Magazine I Jan. 2024

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