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New School Year Website Launch Roundup: Celebrating Our Newest Smart Sites
A new school year means fresh starts, and for hundreds of schools and districts, that included a brand-new website. As families looked for bus routes, supply lists, and enrollment forms, these sites were ready to welcome them with modern design, accessible navigation, and content that’s easy for staff to keep current all year long.
With so many outstanding launches over the summer, choosing just a handful was no easy task. Here are eight of our favorites, a small sample of the work that helped schools kick off the 2026–27 school year. We’re also spotlighting two longtime Smart Sites districts that just added our newest feature, AI Assistant.
Richmond Public Schools
Richmond Public Schools in Virginia proudly serves 22,000 students across more than 50 campuses and is one of the 100 largest school divisions in the country. Their new website tells the story of a district on the rise while keeping essential information close at hand.
What we love about their new site:
- A rotating hero banner with clear calls to action, inviting families to start an enrollment application, get involved in community planning, and join district celebrations
- “RPS On the Rise” impact statements that highlight real progress, like a 6-point increase in the graduation rate and K-2 reading proficiency now above pre-pandemic levels
- A Latest News feed that keeps families up to date with regular district updates, plus a ParentSquare callout that drives families to stay connected to district communications
Syracuse City School District
Syracuse City School District in New York serves more than 19,000 students who speak over 70 languages. Their new website opens with a bold message: One Community. 70+ Languages. Infinite Opportunity, and delivers on it with a welcoming experience built for every family.
What we love about their new site:
- A rotating homepage banner built around the district’s core values of Belonging, Excellence, and Opportunity, paired with authentic student and community photography
- Quick-access buttons to the resources families reach for most, including Student Registration, Lunch Menus, Athletics, Family Engagement, and job openings
- Organized links to more than 30 schools, grouped by elementary, PreK-8, middle, high, and alternative programs so families can jump straight to their school’s site
Galveston Independent School District
Galveston Independent School District is a district of choice serving more than 6,300 students across 10 campuses on Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula in Texas. Their new website captures the district’s island spirit, summed up in their motto, #ItTakesAnIsland.
What we love about their new site:
- A sweeping drone feature video across the top of the homepage that gives visitors an immediate sense of place
- Quick-access buttons to the resources families use most, including Calendar & Events, Menus, Transportation, Athletics, and the district Tip Line
- “What Makes Us Great” and Fast Facts sections that celebrate a 98% graduation rate, 15 sports for grades 7-12, and $1.3M in college scholarships earned in 2026
Lamar School District
Lamar School District in Lamar, Arkansas, serves more than 1,100 students in a community that shows up for its kids every day. Their new website captures that spirit with a simple message: It Starts With Us. One community. One family. This is Lamar, and a design that feels as warm as the district itself.
What we love about their new site:
- Showcase Menus with helpful descriptions, like “Get to Know Our District” and “Family Resources,” that guide families to the right section before they even click
- Quick-access buttons for New Student Enrollment, the Event Calendar, Meals and Payments, Transportation and Safety, and the ParentSquare app
- A Teacher Spotlight and “Lamar Highlights” section that celebrate the people and programs behind the district, from a K-12 Agricultural Program and EAST Technology to a School-Based Wellness Center
Cullman City Schools
Cullman City Schools in Alabama serves about 3,200 students across five schools, with a mission to inspire students for lifelong success through character, citizenship, and scholarship. Their new website is polished, confident, and full of Bearcat pride.
What we love about their new site:
- A feature video on the homepage paired with bold, stylish typography that sets a modern tone from the first scroll
- A “By the Numbers” district profile that celebrates standout results, including 100% annual academic growth, a 95.2% College & Career Readiness Indicator, and more than 20% of teachers are National Board Certified
- “Our Differentiators” highlights that guide families to what makes Cullman special, from STEM and Career & Technical Education to fine arts and capital improvement projects
New Feature Spotlight: AI Assistant
New launches weren’t the only big news. Districts already on Smart Sites can now add the AI Assistant, a website chat that helps families find what they need by simply asking a question, instead of clicking through menus or searching page by page. Two districts were among the first to bring it to their communities.
Flagler Schools
Flagler Schools in Florida serves more than 13,000 students across 10 schools. Their homepage already makes it easy to explore district news, upcoming events, and what sets Flagler apart, and now the AI Assistant gives families one more fast way to get answers about enrollment, calendars, transportation, and more.
Pasadena Independent School District
Pasadena ISD’s Smart Site already does an excellent job telling the district’s story, with a compelling homepage video, authentic student and community photography, and dedicated program highlights and Alumni News features. Now they’ve added the AI Assistant, helping families across their large Texas district get quick answers without digging through pages.
Ready to Refresh Your School Website?
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Whether you want to modernize your design, simplify content management, or better tell your district’s story, Smart Sites can help.
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