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May Website Launch Roundup: Celebrating Our Newest School Websites
As the school year winds down and districts prepare for summer planning, we’re excited to spotlight another group of schools and districts that recently launched beautiful new school websites with ParentSquare Smart Sites.
Each of these districts brought their own goals, personality, and community story to life online, creating websites that are easier to navigate, visually engaging, mobile-friendly, and built to keep families connected.
We’re also excited to share that new Smart Sites design library options are now available, giving districts even more flexibility and inspiration as they build modern school websites. Stay tuned, you’ll begin seeing these new designs featured in future launch roundups.
Let’s take a look at what’s new this month!
La Joya Independent School District
La Joya Independent School District, located in Texas, serves a vibrant and diverse community with a strong commitment to student success, family engagement, and educational excellence. Their new website creates a polished and welcoming digital experience that makes it easy for families to find information and stay connected.
What we love about their new site:
- A feature video showcasing students and extracurricular activities, providing visitors with an immediate sense of the district’s culture and community energy
- Strong visual storytelling throughout the site that highlights district pride, student achievement, and community involvement
- A dynamic post feed component that keeps fresh district news and updates front and center
Regional School Unit 29
Regional School Unit 29 in Maine launched a website that immediately captures attention with a thoughtful homepage message welcoming visitors to their new online experience. The district’s site balances warmth, clarity, and accessibility while making important information easy to find.
What we love about their new site:
- A standout homepage welcome message that introduces the new website and helps visitors feel instantly connected to the district
- Simple, intuitive navigation that guides families to the most important resources without overwhelming the experience
- Consistent district branding throughout the site, including thoughtful touches like the logo carried into the footer, which creates a cohesive experience from top to bottom
Greenfield Union School District
Greenfield Union School District’s new website creates a welcoming and community-focused experience that reflects the district’s commitment to family engagement, accessibility, and student success. The site does a great job surfacing important updates while making resources easy for families to find and navigate.
What we love about their new site:
- Great use of photography that showcases students, schools, and community, creating a warm and engaging experience for visitors
- A “60 Seconds with GUSD” overview video provides a quick, compelling introduction to the district and helps tell its story in an engaging way
- Quick access buttons to essential resources like lunch menus and district job opportunities
Elmore County Public Schools
Elmore County Public Schools launched a new website that does an excellent job showcasing the district’s culture, supporting staff, and communicating what makes its schools unique. Through thoughtful content placement and engaging storytelling, the site helps both families and employees quickly connect with the information that matters most.
What we love about their new site:
- A prominent homepage video featuring current and former students sharing their experiences, offering an authentic and compelling look at the impact of an Elmore County education
- A dedicated employee resources section that makes it easy for staff members to quickly access the tools, information, and systems they use every day
- A clear “Why Choose ECPS?” section that highlights the district’s key differentiators, helping families understand what sets Elmore County Public Schools apart
Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic School
Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic School launched a warm and engaging new website that does a wonderful job showcasing the school’s community and culture. The homepage video immediately draws visitors in and helps tell the school’s story in a personal and authentic way.
What we love about their new site:
- A featured homepage video that creates an immediate emotional connection and gives families a feel for the school experience
- Prominent enrollment button front and center, making it easy for families to begin the registration process without searching.
- Easy-to-navigate content that helps prospective and current families quickly access important information
Ready to Refresh Your School Website?
Your website is one of the most important ways your district connects with families, staff, and the community. With ParentSquare Smart Sites, districts can create beautiful, ADA-compliant websites that are easy to manage, aligned with district branding, and fully integrated with school-home communication.
Whether you’re looking to modernize your design, simplify content management, or better showcase your district story, Smart Sites can help.