This guide is made to help your staff make informed decisions on what tools to use in Content Manager. It helps staff quickly decide which module to use, ensuring that information is organized logically for parents and easily searchable on the site.
With so many ways to share information, it can be hard to know where a new update belongs. Use this quick-reference chart to choose the right home for your content.
| Content Type | Best Module to Use | Example |
| Chronological Updates | News | "Student of the Month," "Principal’s Weekly Newsletter," or "Recap of the Football Game." |
| Time-Bound Events | Events | "Science Fair," "PTA Meeting," "Spring Break Dates," or "Basketball Tryouts." |
| Evergreen Information | Pages | "School Mission Statement," "Dress Code Policy," "Registration Steps," or "Staff Directory." |
| High-Urgency Alerts | Alerts | "School Closed Due to Snow," "Power Outage," or "Bus Route [X] is Cancelled." |
| Repeated Content | Fragments | "School Contact Info," "Social Media Icons," or a "Register Now" button used on multiple pages. |
| Daily Logistics | Transportation | "Bus 14 is running 10 minutes late" or "Route 22 is On Time." |
If you’re still not sure, ask yourself these three questions:
Does it have a specific start and end time? * Yes: Use Events.
Will this information still be relevant 6 months from now?
Yes: Use Pages.
No (It’s just an update): Use News.
Does every parent need to see this the moment they open the site?
Yes: Use an Alert.
You don't have to pick just one! You can link different types of content together to make them more powerful:
The Event + Page Strategy: Create an Event for the "Winter Concert," and in the description, link to a Page that contains the full "Music Program Curriculum."
The News + Document Strategy: Post a News update about "New Graduation Requirements" and use the + Insert menu to attach the official PDF Document.