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Testing Season Takes a Team
Ah yes… it’s that time of year. The halls get quieter, the pencils get sharper (literally), and suddenly everyone is whispering like we’re in a library from 1992. State testing season has arrived. And while the spotlight is often on …
From Signup to Sign-In: How to Run School Volunteers Smoothly
3 Free Downloads:
Volunteer Application
Volunteer Guidelines and Expectations
link to Dept. of Education FERPA for volunteers
Happy Administrative Assistant’s Day: Celebrating Our School Secretaries
If you’re a school secretary, you already know—your work is a lot like housework. When everything is handled, organized, and running smoothly, no one really notices. The phones are answered, attendance is recorded, students are where they need to be, …
April 8th – Draw a Bird Day
If you’ve ever stepped into a school office, you know right away—it doesn’t feel like any other office. Sure, there are phones ringing, papers stacked neatly (or not so neatly), calendars filled to the brim, and a computer that never …
April 1st.
A day full of jokes, surprises… and just a little bit of chaos. Now, in a regular workplace, April Fools’ Day might mean a fake stapler in Jell-O or switching someone’s mouse. But in a school office? It’s a whole …
Spring Break… or Not?
Ahh, spring break. The magical time when the hallways fall silent, the bells stop ringing, and the steady stream of students disappears. To most people, it sounds like a vacation for everyone in the school. Here’s the reality from the …
Beware the Ides of March… A Note for School Secretaries
March 15th is known in history as the “Ides of March,” a date made famous by political drama and the famous warning: “Beware the Ides of March.” While most of us aren’t worried about Roman senators, those of us working …
March Madness… Mrs. Office Lady Edition
You think filling out the brackets for the NCAA Tournament requires skill and patience? Think about how school secretaries are juggling their own version of March Madness: No trophy. No halftime show. Just coffee and a copier that jams at …
Getting Ready for registration
School secretaries are the organizational backbone of their campuses. Registration season may be busy, but with clear systems and thoughtful preparation, it doesn’t have to be chaotic. A little planning goes a long way toward creating a smooth, welcoming experience …
