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Today is Teacher Appreciation Day!

While it is especially important to today, consider showing your appreciation and support all year long!

When a staff member goes above and beyond to support a student or colleague, acknowledge their dedication. 💖

When a teacher sparks a new love of learning in a student, acknowledge their passion and innovation. 💡

When a classroom or student organization puts out a call for adult volunteers, check your schedule and try to squeeze in some time to help. 🤝

When a school district brings forward a bond referendum or operating levy, research what (and how) it will provide for the students, staff, and community, and show up at the polls to cast your vote. 🗳

Today, and every day, Hansen Public Relations supports educators!

As we move into May tomorrow, we know the end of the school year is just around the corner. For many districts, this means an exceptionally busy month of activities, deadlines, and communication.

In addition to these holidays and observances, consider what your organization needs to communicate with stakeholders for the end of the year and in preparation for summer and fall. Popular topics for May communications may include:

✅ Academic Calendar: no school days, last day of school, professional development schedule, final grades deadline, 2026 - 2027 first day of school, 2026 - 2027 academic calendar

✅ Activities: spring state tournaments, first day of fall practices, summer weight room schedule, summer open gym schedule, summer events, 2026 - 2027 fees

✅ Buildings & Grounds: upcoming projects, summer access, office hours, locker checkouts, classroom checkouts, facility use request procedures

✅ Community Education: summer course catalog, registration process, cost, employment opportunities, scholarships

✅ Employment: immediate openings, contract deadlines, lane change deadlines, retirement deadlines, negotiations update, future openings

✅ Field Trips: dates, eligibility, trip schedules, costs, expectations, forms, volunteer opportunities
Finances: fee balances, fiscal year deadlines

✅ Graduation: date, event schedule, requirements, scholarships, apparel, costs, expectations, volunteer opportunities

✅ Last Day of School: amended dismissal schedule, field day plans, volunteer opportunities, inclement weather arrangements, locker cleaning, library returns

✅ Professional Development: date(s), agenda(s), last contract day protocol, summer checkout procedures, summer course offerings, fall workshop dates, local continuing education opportunities

✅ Prom: date, event schedule, requirements, costs, expectations, volunteer opportunities, event recap and photos

✅ Registration: requirements, registration window, instructions, location, forms

✅ Special Election (MN): date, polling locations and times, voting requirements, School Board candidates, ballot question language, definition of bond and levy, pass/fail implications (outcome, tax impact), election results and next steps

✅ Summer School: eligibility, course catalog, requirements, dates, staff, location(s), employment opportunities

✅ Technology: device returns, planned equipment upgrades

✅ Transportation: procedures for walking and biking to school, crosswalk locations, anticipated changes for next year’s busing, 2026 – 2027 parking fees

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