Scottsdale Unified School District

Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) has launched a stunning new website that captures the essence of Arizona and the district's commitment to future-focused learning. The site opens with a breathtaking image of the Arizona landscape, which mirrors the district's logo of a sunrise over the mountains. Beautiful!

Explore the new SUSD website to see how it captures the essence of Scottsdale and supports the district's mission of innovative learning, including:

Inspiring Design and Visuals

• Bold Text and Themes: Large, bold text highlights the themes of inspiration, learning, and leading, aligning with the district's mission to engage all students in world-class, future-focused learning.
   
• Immediate Engagement: Three prominent CTAs invite families to learn more about the district, explore its schools, or enroll — great for engaging prospective families!
   
• Mobile-Friendly Icons: Through intuitive, mobile-friendly icons, users can easily access information about careers, bus routes, portals, libraries, and more.

Comprehensive Information and Engaging Content

• Mission, Vision, Values, and Goals: The site provides a glance at the district's mission, vision, values, and goals, supported by mobile-friendly icons.
   
• Recent News and Social Media: The homepage transitions to a section featuring recent news stories, media releases, and social media posts, keeping the community informed.
   
• Podcast Series: A dedicated section highlights the district's podcast series. Tune in to hear the latest episodes featuring stories from around the district.
   
• Why SUSD?: This comprehensive section highlights the district's programs, enrollment information, and boundaries, complete with a clickable map to explore all schools.
   
• SUSD Source Page: This one-stop-shop features messages from the superintendent and highlights from academics, arts, athletics, and the school board, giving a pulse on the district's activities.
   
• Find It Here Resource: A unique "Find it Here" resource allows users to search for keywords and quickly access popular resources and pages across the site.

Historical and Upcoming Events

Timeline and Calendar: A timeline toward the bottom of the homepage showcases the district's history dating back to the late 1800s, alongside a calendar of upcoming events.

Beautiful Branding and Design

• Color Scheme: Warm yellows and turquoise colors tie into the Arizona theme and indigenous roots, creating a cohesive and inviting aesthetic. Supported by Finalsite Advantage, both the homepage and detailed interior pages provide extensive information about district career opportunities, as well as enrollment details covering kindergarten to early learning programs and open enrollment policies.
   
• Unified Experience: The branding, user experience, and navigational layout are consistent across multiple school sites throughout the district, ensuring a seamless user experience.

Congratulations to SUSD on the successful launch of their new website!

Cheltenham Township School District

Cheltenham School District just launched an impressive new website that is both user-friendly and visually appealing. The homepage features prominent links to essential resources such as registration, news, and the staff directory. Visitors can also easily access the district calendar, announcements, and a concise overview of key district information in the “CDS At-a-Glance” section.

The website can be translated into seven different languages and offers many other accessibility features with Audioeye to accommodate users’ browsing preferences.

Navigation is a breeze with clearly labeled buttons at the top of the site, guiding users to different key sections effortlessly. This thoughtful design ensures that everyone in the community can quickly find the information they need, making the website a valuable resource for all.

Lorain City School District

The new Lorain City Schools website opens with a vibrant video montage showcasing students in classrooms, community events, and sports activities, offering a fun glimpse into district life.

The homepage displays the district’s goals and curriculum, complemented by an events calendar and the latest news. Social media links are readily available, ensuring quick access to their Facebook page and other important updates.

The 'What it Means to Be a Titan' section on the homepage features powerful imagery and compelling phrases like "enroll here," "create here," and "work here." When users hover over the images, they see clickable links that direct them to corresponding sections of the site. Buttons for search, careers, enrollment, and safety are conveniently placed on the side of the page, making these essential resources easy to locate — lovely job!

Roanoke County Public Schools

Roanoke County Public School’s new website captivates visitors right off the bat with a stunning video that features a bird's-eye view of the campus and the picturesque mountain scenery surrounding the district.

Users can quickly access district news and upcoming events, ensuring important information is readily available, and the site maintains a consistent design across all the schools in the district.
Quick links at the top of the page provide easy access to key information, and to welcome a diverse audience, the website easily offers translations in eight different languages with just a click with Weglot, Finalsite's preferred translation partner.

Social media buttons at the bottom of the page make it easy to stay connected with the various social media channels, keeping users informed about updates and activities across the school district.

Fort Worth Independent School District

The redesigned Fort Worth Independent School District website is both user-friendly and mobile-friendly, offering six key buttons for quick access to lunch menus, bus information, photo galleries, and more.

Highlighted sections include “Why Choose FWISD,” which shows district strengths, along with the latest news and upcoming events, and "2024 Grad Profiles," which celebrate recent graduates’ achievements and future plans.

The site maintains a consistent design across all schools, keeping a cohesive look and feel, while a “Find It Fast” search button allows users to conduct in-depth searches of the website to easily find the information they are looking for.

Marietta City Schools

When users open Marietta City Schools’ website, they're greeted with large, branded text with the tagline "Special. Different. Better." as well as images from around the district that capture the district’s distinctive identity.

Users can access the entire website in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, broadening its accessibility. The homepage highlights key information, including district news, resources, and a calendar, and integrates social media links for seamless connectivity.

At the top of the page, sections such as "Careers" and "Our District" are also easily accessible. The website maintains a cohesive design across all schools within the district, with only subtle variations in school colors and logos.

M.S.D. of Wayne Township

The MSD of Wayne Township has launched a new website, and if you love purple, you’re in for a treat. The district site features a minimalistic design and user experience that highlights the district's focus on: great schools, great community.

Key features include:

Minimalistic Design and Vibrant Colors

• Purple Gradients: The website prominently features purple gradients that lead into sections on academics, arts, athletics, and student support, creating a visually appealing and cohesive design.
   
• Power of Belonging: The website conveys a strong sense of pride in the district and emphasizes the community's experiences of belonging, collaboration, and growth.

Engaging Testimonials and Content

• Insightful Testimonials: Diversity, science, community…Administrators, teachers, and students share their experiences, insights, and favorite things about being part of the district.
   
• District News and Events: A news and events calendar highlights the latest buzz around the district, keeping everyone in the community informed and engaged.

 Easy Navigation and Connectivity

• Community Newsletter: Want the latest highlights from around the district? Users have the opportunity to connect by signing up for the community newsletter.
   
• Individual School Sites: A dropdown menu lets users quickly jump to different individual school sites, providing quick access to specific information.

Detailed Department, Enrollment, and Community Information

• Robust Landing Pages: Detailed landing pages provide comprehensive enrollment information, like how to enroll, frequently asked questions, how to transfer into the district, and district boundaries. An embedded form allows users to schedule a tour seamlessly.
   
• In-Depth Pages: The site offers detailed pages on various departments, student life, community, and the district's alumni, providing a wealth of information for users to explore.

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District

Did someone say “mountains?” The Mantanuska-Susitna Borough School District in Alaska has launched an exciting new website that truly captures the essence of its surroundings. 
Explore its new website to see how it prepares students for success and provides a wealth of information and resources in a visually stunning and user-friendly format.

Captivating Design and Imagery

• Mountainous Theme: The site sends users to the top of the mountains, with cool blues and whites representing the Alaskan landscape and the district's logo featuring stars, mountain ranges, and moonscapes.

Dynamic Content and Core Values

• Latest News and Events: Users can scroll through the latest news from around the district and upcoming events, keeping them informed and connected.
   
• Core Values: These scroll across the width page to reinforce the district's commitment to its principles.
   
• Social Media Integration: Fresh content is pulled from Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube, ensuring the site remains current and engaging.
   
• Informative Fast Facts: Fast facts highlight key information about the district's 49 schools and more than 19,000 students, offering a quick and informative snapshot.

User-Friendly Navigation

• Expandable Menu: The right-hand menu reveals detailed information about the district, school board, programs, and athletics.
   
• Sections for Different Users: Dedicated sections for students, parents, and employees provide easy access to relevant information.
   
• Drop-Down Menu: A drop-down menu allows users to select specific tasks, such as registering a student, renting a facility, or checking the latest school supply lists.

Accessibility and Customization

• AudioEye Software: The site includes AudioEye software, enabling users to set their preferences and customize their user experience for better accessibility.
   
• Weglot Translation: Users can select from various language options to translate website content, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility for a diverse audience.

Congratulations on launching such an exciting and creative website!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

As the Social Media and Content Specialist, Hailey oversees Finalsite's social media accounts and helps grow its online community. Following her time at the University of Kansas, where she took up rowing, Hailey is a fitness enthusiast who enjoys playing soccer and running.