What should this district newsletter cover?

Key facts families need, what actions are being taken, how it affects students, and where to get more information.

How often should the district send updates on this topic?

Annual or semi-annual for most topics. More frequently for actively changing situations.

How should the district communicate honestly about challenges?

Name the challenge clearly with specific data, then describe what the district is doing to address it.

How do you make a district newsletter accessible to all families?

Plain language, short sentences, no jargon, translations for key languages, links to more detail.

What platform helps districts send professional newsletters to families?

Daystage lets district communications teams send professional newsletters to all families at once, with tracking, targeted sends, and direct links to resources. It is built for school communication.

District Newsletter: College Signing Day Celebration

College Signing Day is one of the most celebratory communications a district sends. When the community sees where its graduating seniors are headed, it builds collective pride in the work that went into getting them there and motivates younger students who are watching.

What College Signing Day Is

College Signing Day is an annual celebration where high school seniors publicly commit to their post-secondary plans. Inspired by the tradition in athletic scholarship signings, the event celebrates all seniors, not just those attending four-year universities. Students sign commitments to two-year colleges, career technical programs, military service, apprenticeships, and workforce entry alongside those heading to four-year schools.

This Year's Class

The class of [year] has made the following commitments: [number] students plan to attend four-year colleges and universities; [number] plan to attend community or two-year colleges; [number] have enrolled in career and technical programs; [number] have enlisted in the military; [number] plan to enter the workforce directly; [number] have secured apprenticeships or other structured training. We celebrate all of these paths equally.

Where Our Seniors Are Going

This year's seniors will attend schools and programs in [number] states. Some are heading to selective universities. Some are staying local to study healthcare, technology, or trades. Some are following a military calling. Every one of these choices reflects years of hard work and deliberate planning. Here is a selection of seniors who agreed to share their plans.

Event Details

College Signing Day at [school name] is on [date] at [time] at [location]. Families are welcome to attend. The event includes a ceremony where seniors publicly announce their plans, a photo opportunity, and a reception. School events at other high schools are scheduled at [dates and locations]. Contact your student's school for specific event details.

A Sample College Signing Day Excerpt

"On [date], our seniors will publicly commit to their post-secondary plans. We celebrate every path. College, military, trades, community college, workforce. Every senior who graduates and makes a plan for what comes next deserves recognition. Here is what the class of [year] is doing and how to celebrate with them."

Supporting Future Classes

The pipeline that produces these outcomes begins long before senior year. Elementary students who see what high school seniors achieve develop aspirations that shape their own trajectories. Middle school students who connect their course choices to post-secondary options make better decisions. Families who start conversations early give students a head start on planning.

Thank You to Our Seniors

To the class of [year]: you have done the work. Now go do what comes next. Daystage newsletters include photos from Signing Day celebrations at each school so the whole community can share in the moment regardless of which school their student attends.