The Last First Day

August, Back to School, Maximizing Moments

The Last First Day

Honoring Senior Stories: Celebrating the Journey and Legacy of Public Education

Maximizing Moments

Capturing seniors’ stories as they embark on their final year of public school supports the value of public education. These stories leave a meaningful legacy that celebrates the collective journey of each senior within the context of public education.

Image Suggestion

Take a picture of a senior or a group of seniors who have been interviewed or prompted to answer the following questions. If they have pictures of first days over the years, those would be a great addition!

Text Suggestion

  • Can you describe your feelings and emotions on your last first day of school? How did it compare to your earlier first days?

  • Are there any specific goals or aspirations you’ve set for yourself for this final year?

  • How do you plan to make the most of your remaining time in school?

  • Are there any traditions or routines you’ve developed over the years for the first day of school? Did you or your parents do anything special to celebrate the day?

  • What advice would you give to freshmen who are just starting their journey here?

  • Looking back on your years in public school, what are some key lessons or experiences that you feel have shaped you the most as you approach graduation?

Summer Heros

August, July, June, Maximizing Moments, Summer

Summer Heroes

Recognizing Custodians for Making Our Schools Shine Ready as the New Academic Year Dawns

Maximizing Moments

This is a great morale boost for our custodians and a reminder that school is starting soon. Typically, this type of post will generate a decent amount of support from the community.

Image Suggestion

Take a picture of your hardworking custodians or buildings and grounds crews getting ready for the new school year – cleaning, summer projects, etc. Post a few of those photos on your social media pages. post something with a simple caption.

Text Prompt

We’re grateful for our hardworking custodians! They’re waxing floors, moving furniture, and cleaning every nook and cranny to ensure our buildings are sparkling when staff and students return! We’re excited to welcome students back in just [XX] weeks! #PreparationPoweredBySDPublicSchools