School districts everywhere are celebrating the end of another successful year. For graduates, it’s the close of one chapter and the beginning of the next. And for these district websites, each is a fresh start, too: polished, purpose-driven, and built to better connect with families, staff, and students.

Let’s take a look at how these districts are turning the page with their Finalsite websites and starting their next journey with community-centered content and tools that support families year-round.

Red Clay Consolidated School District

As Delaware’s largest school district, Red Clay serves over 15,000 students, and now it has a website that reflects the scale, energy, and excellence of its entire community.

A Sleek Design With Strong Storytelling

Launched in early May, the new Red Clay website strikes a balance between design polish and user-first functionality. A compelling video montage welcomes visitors, showcasing student experiences, district highlights, and community pride in motion.

Just below, mobile-friendly quick links give users instant access to what they need most: calendars, transportation, dining menus, and family resources, all thoughtfully organized and easy to navigate on any device.

Celebrating What Makes Red Clay Remarkable

The homepage guides AND celebrates. A section dedicated to “Remarkable People” across the district highlights the stories of educators, students, support staff, and others who contribute to Red Clay’s culture. These stories sit alongside district news and upcoming events to create a hub of activity.

Smart Navigation, Consistent Experience

From district-wide departments to school-specific information, the main navigation is clean and intuitive. The interior pages follow suit, with large images, well-organized content blocks, and helpful tools like accordion menus to manage complex information without overwhelming users. It’s especially effective for browsing public notices, policy pages, and detailed program descriptions.

Consistency With Room for School Spirit

Each individual school site within the district reflects the same streamlined user experience and core structure, but with distinctive branding: unique colors, mascots, and spirit elements that give each school its own personality, and that thoughtful balance between consistency and customization makes browsing across schools seamless without sacrificing identity.

A Community-Centered Launch

Red Clay even built excitement around its new website with a countdown campaign on social, keeping families informed and engaged in the lead-up to the launch. It’s a smart move that reflects the district’s approach to communications: proactive, inclusive, and proud of the work being done.

Congratulations to Red Clay on an impressive launch—there’s a lot to explore here, and even more to celebrate!

Morris Hills Regional School District

Morris Hills is celebrating the launch of its new website, and it’s a strong step forward in making district communications more accessible, user-friendly, and aligned with its mission.

Designed With Mobile in Mind

From the first tap, it’s clear this site was built for mobile users. Prominently featured quick links give easy access to the information families and students care about most, like summer reading assignments, graduation requirements, district goals, transportation updates, meal programs, and more.

The layout is streamlined and intuitive, making the site easy to browse whether you're at home or on the go.

A Clear Window Into the District

District-wide news and events keep the community updated on the latest happenings, while a rotating testimonial slideshow shares authentic voices from students, staff, and families, giving visitors a glimpse into the values and energy that define the district.

Navigation That Works for Everyone

The site’s hamburger menu keeps navigation simple while still giving access to a large set of resources, whether you’re looking for district-wide info or tools from individual schools. There are also dedicated quick links for staff and administration, too.

And with Weglot translation, the site can be easily viewed in Spanish with a single click, an important and thoughtful touch that welcomes a broader, more diverse audience into the district’s space.

Congratulations to the district on a successful and forward-thinking website launch!

South Euclid Lyndhurst School District

South Euclid Lyndhurst (SEL) School District has officially launched its new website, and it’s a dynamic, mission-driven site that reflects what the district stands for: helping every student thrive and preparing them for bright, successful futures.

Leading With Purpose and Possibility

The homepage leads with a clear message: students in SEL are discovering their paths. A polished slideshow in the hero area uses strong imagery and messaging to highlight the district’s commitment to helping every learner succeed.

As users scroll, they’re introduced to what sets SEL apart—academic excellence, arts, career development, student wellness, and future-ready skills—each displayed with interactive imagery that brings these differentiators to life.

A Platform Built to Inspire and Inform

Testimonials from students, educators, and coaches help build a sense of pride and authenticity, while district news and upcoming events are paired side-by-side to provide a real-time pulse of the community. Throughout the site, strong branding is reinforced in the color palette, call-to-action buttons, and headers for a consistent and professional feel.

Resources for Everyone

The site is packed with helpful content for every audience. A career opportunities page positions SEL as a great place to work, with information on open positions, professional development, staff wellness, and retirement benefits.

There's also a dedicated section for connecting with the district, featuring the alumni association, PTA, and direct contacts for communications staff—an open invitation for families and community members to get involved.

Designed With Usability in Mind

The “Find It Fast” menu makes it easy to search by keyword or jump to popular links like athletics, back-to-school information, transportation, and enrollment. If you're a parent, student, staff member, or part of the extended community, you’ll find mobile-friendly resources that include handbooks, course catalogs, and more.

A Launch That Builds Excitement

SEL celebrated the launch of its new site with a creative social media teaser campaign—sharing blurred screenshots that gradually revealed more of the site’s new design and features. It was a clever way to build anticipation and bring the community along for the journey.

A huge congratulations to SEL on a successful, well-executed launch!

Brunswick City Schools

Brunswick City School District—home of the Blue Devils—is now live with a fresh, modern website that captures district pride and puts important tools right at users' fingertips.

Showcasing District Pride and Achievement

The homepage leads with student achievements and classroom moments, all while the site reinforces the district’s commitment to academic excellence and community celebration. Testimonials add a personal touch, too, spotlighting the pride and performance of Brunswick students.

Quick Access, Smart Navigation

One of the standout features of the new site is its sticky navigation bar, designed for ease and efficiency. Located on the right side of the screen, it offers quick links to frequently accessed pages like:

• District Calendar
• Athletics
• Lunch Menus
• Staff Directory
• Contact & Inquiry

This navigation stays visible as users scroll, so that essential resources are never more than a click away, especially helpful for busy parents and mobile users.

Built for Clarity and Connection

Throughout the site, content is organized with the user in mind. Whether you’re looking to explore academic programs, check upcoming events, or get in touch with a school, the layout is clean and intuitive. Strong visual branding helps tie the district’s identity together across all pages.

Congratulations to Brunswick and the entire Blue Devils community on a well-executed launch!

Rockdale County Public Schools

Rockdale County Public Schools’ newly launched website is full of energy, personality, and thoughtful design. With a look and feel that reflects the district’s culture and commitment to excellence, this site is a standout example of how creativity and functionality can go hand in hand.

Bold Visuals and Perspectives

Right away, the homepage grabs attention with an inset video montage featuring stunning drone footage of school facilities and athletic fields. It’s a high-impact introduction that gives a sense of the district’s scale and vitality, and it smoothly transitions into news and featured stories from around the district.

Easy Navigation, Everywhere

A sticky navigation menu on the right-hand side provides quick access to key areas like:

• Student Registration
• Parent Portal
• Career Opportunities

It’s a smart option that keeps the most-requested links front and center, especially useful for families and job seekers.

Designed With Mobile Users in Mind

Whether you're browsing on a desktop or phone, the site’s layout adapts seamlessly. A mobile-friendly calendar and resource links make it easy to find events and information on the go. Meanwhile, an Instagram feed integrates fresh content from the district’s social channels, keeping the homepage dynamic and up-to-date.

Highlighting District Strengths

A clever horizontal scroll feature showcases Rockdale County’s signature programs, from career and technical education to advanced academics, athletics, and specialty and choice programs. It’s a creative way to highlight the many opportunities available to students.

An interactive district map at the bottom of the page gives families an easy way to explore all of the schools within the system just outside of Atlanta.

Personal Touches That Make a Difference

The design is rich with custom elements—branded paint swipes emphasize headers, and subtle stars and circles from the district logo are used in the background to create a cohesive, polished aesthetic. 

With its artistic flair and focus on usability, Rockdale's new site invites the community to engage, explore, and connect. Congrats to Rockdale and all the other districts that went live this month with Finalsite!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Connor has spent the last decade within the field of marketing and communications, working with independent schools and colleges throughout New England. At Finalsite, Connor plans and executes marketing strategies and digital content across the web. A former photojournalist, he has a passion for digital media, storytelling, coffee, and creating content that connects.