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Three Important Documents Participating in a yearbook class can be a life-changing experience for students. It is an excellent opportunity for them to learn and hone essential skills such as effective communication, meeting deadlines, and creating a published document. Along with gaining experience in organizing a functional team, students also acquire valuable insight into the […]

We have many posts on ways to stay organized—some are really helpful, like using a ladder so you don’t run out of pages—but others are more like guides or suggestions. Everyone approaches making a yearbook differently, and we’re here to share some of our knowledge and the best ideas we’ve learned over the years. Through

I was an elementary school yearbook creator for 13 years. I spent thirteen years creating yearbooks for grades 2-5, sometimes grades 1-5 (our district tried a new configuration during overcrowding), and five of those years, I also did a yearbook for PreK-1. Then, for 4 of those years, some overlapping with the other 2, I

Yearbooks are not just a collection of photographs and superlatives. They serve as a time capsule that captures a specific year in your school’s history. However, have you ever thought about the everyday details that go unnoticed? Imagine flipping through your yearbook after 15 years and noticing not just the trends, but also the cost

Does your yearbook company send you a Startup Packet every year? What is in a startup packet? Do you use a startup packet – You should! Every year the yearbook company would send a Startup Packet with a bunch of booklets, samples, instructions, and a bunch of other useful and fun things. The packet would

Including an index in a yearbook is a common practice in many schools. It can have its advantages and disadvantages, and the decision to include one should be made after careful consideration of various factors. Advantages The advantages of including an index in a yearbook are many. It can make it much easier for readers

As deadlines approach, you might be thinking about “closing out” some of your yearbook pages and sections. The portrait section often seems like one of the easiest to sign off on and one of the less creative areas of the yearbook—until you get into the weeds of proofing all the fine details and try some

Many yearbook companies hold annual contests for their customers to showcase their yearbooks. These contests offer various categories, such as cover design, photography, layout, writing, captions, theme, and overall design. The categories are typically divided by school levels or types, making it accessible for everyone to participate. There are also larger national yearbook contests. When

When Should You Distribute Your Yearbook: Spring or Fall? As the end of the school year approaches, schools will have one of two distributions for the yearbook. The two most common options are the Spring distribution or Fall distribution. Each has its pros and cons, and the decision will depend on your school’s preferences, budget,

In a previous post I mentioned how going to conferences means I made new yearbook friends and found out I am not exactly alone in this yearbook forest, but I didn’t mention the actual conference learning that happens. This summer I attended the Entourage Yearbook conference in New Jersey. This wasn’t my first time, but