K-12 School Website Options and Considerations

In today’s digital age, a school website is more than just a digital brochure—it’s the trusted source of truth for parents, students, and staff. For K-12 schools, having a reliable, informative, and well-maintained website is critical to fostering strong school-community communication. Schools have many options when it comes to building and managing their websites. Companies like Finalsite, Edlio, Blackboard, SchoolMessenger, and Campus Suite offer robust platforms specifically designed for the unique needs of K-12 education. Each of these vendors provides schools with the tools to create visually appealing, user-friendly websites.

However, one common misconception persists: that a website is a one-and-done product. This could not be further from the truth. A school website is an organic, ever-evolving platform that must be consistently refreshed to remain the trusted source of truth for the school community. Schools must regularly update images, post calendar changes, share announcements, and revise policies to ensure their website reflects the most current and accurate information. Without this ongoing maintenance, a website quickly becomes outdated and unreliable, leaving parents and students frustrated and uninformed.

A prime example is the school calendar. Many parents instinctively visit the NYC Department of Education (NYC DOE or NYCPS) district website for general calendar information, such as the 2024-2025 school year calendar. While this is a helpful starting point, it often lacks the nuanced, school-specific details that parents truly need. Each school typically has its own calendar, filled with unique events like parent-teacher conferences, school plays, early dismissal days, and PTA meetings. The school website’s calendar should be the trusted source of truth for parents seeking detailed and accurate scheduling information. Encouraging parents to check their individual school’s website ensures they receive the most relevant and timely updates.

While there are many vendors offering website solutions for K-12 schools, only one company truly understands that a school website is never finished. At www.solvedconsulting.com, we approach school websites as an ongoing partnership, not a one-and-done product. Our 12-month service agreement sets us apart from other vendors who merely launch a website and move on. We collaborate with schools on a weekly basis, conducting regular check-ins to ensure the website is always up-to-date, visually polished, and meeting the evolving needs of the school community. We work hand-in-hand with schools to ensure their website remains the trusted source of truth for parents, students, and staff.

The difference with www.solvedconsulting.com is clear: we know that a school website is never finished. It is a living, breathing platform that demands constant care and attention. Our partnership approach ensures that school websites not only launch successfully but also thrive year-round. By maintaining the highest quality content and keeping information current, we help schools build trust with their communities and ensure their website remains the ultimate trusted source of truth.

When it comes to choosing a website provider, K-12 schools have many options, but only one understands the true nature of a school website. Visit www.solvedconsulting.com to learn more about our approach to building and maintaining websites that work for schools, parents, and students—every day, all year long.