Press Release – May 3, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Workingarts Marketing, Inc. Launches Three New Madera School Websites to Enhance Communication and Community Engagement in Madera

Madera, CA – May 3, 2024 – Workingarts Marketing, Inc., a leader in digital design and marketing services in Madera, is proud to announce the launch of three new websites specifically designed for the Madera High School, Madera South High School, and Sherman Thomas Charter Schools. These innovative websites aim to provide a more comprehensive, content-rich, and user-friendly online experience for students, parents, faculty, and the entire Madera community.

“We are thrilled to unveil these new websites, which represent a significant step forward in our local educational leaders’ commitment to open communication and community engagement,” says Renee Martin, Design VP at workingarts.com. “Our team’s concern has always been to honor and underscore the local identities of each school and to best represent the schools’ contributions to their stakeholders. Having managed the design and production of the school district’s quarterly We Believe Newspaper since its inception in 2018, we have closely witnessed fundamental shifts in the local K-12 educational efforts and have made it a point to provide our expertise wherever and whenever it is welcome”.

The three new school sites can be viewed at the following URLs:

“In our journey to enhance the educational experiences for our Families here at Sherman Thomas Charter Schools, we extend our deepest gratitude to the team at Workingarts for their invaluable partnership in crafting our new school website,” STCS Executive Director Tera Napier wrote, “Their dedication and expertise have modernized our digital presence and enriched our ability to connect and inspire. Together, we are fostering a community where innovation and collaboration thrive.”

“The websites are vast improvements. Workingarts’ creativity and expertise help create communications solutions you don’t even know you need!” says Todd Lile, Madera Unified School District Superintendent, “their technical skills are second to none and their product development and accessibility are on the industry’s leading edge!”

“We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new Madera South website,” says Jon Steinmetz, Principal at Madera South High School, “After months of hard work and careful planning, we’ve revamped our online platform to make it more accessible, user-friendly, and optimized for mobile devices.” In a separate statement, Madera High School Principal Robyn Cosgrove added: “Now, staying connected with our school community is easier than ever before.”

Key Features of the New Websites:

Modern Design: All three websites boast a modern, uniquely branded, and user-friendly design that is easy to navigate on any device.
Enhanced Information: Each website provides comprehensive information about the school, including curriculum, schedules, events, news announcements, staff, and contact details.
Interactive Features: The websites offer interactive features such as online calendars, forms, and portals to streamline communication and access to educational resources.
Community Focus: The websites are designed to be a valuable resource for the entire Madera community, offering information about upcoming school events, volunteer opportunities, scholarships, continued education, and ways to get involved.

Investing in the Future of Madera

The Madera Unified School District and Sherman Thomas Charter Schools responded to the public’s demands to improve their web presence away from cookie-cutter, unresponsive web designs typically provided by large educational web producers. Local school leaders believe that these new websites will play a vital role in fostering a strong sense of community in Madera. By providing a centralized platform for information and communication, the websites are built to empower parents, students, and community members to stay informed and engaged with the schools.

Including the two new MUSD high school websites, Workingarts has developed ten websites for Madera Unified for its Dual Language Immersion program, Madera Technical Exploration Center, Matilda Torres High School, the school district’s Covid-19 information site, Madera Adult School, Parent Resource Center, the Madera Method, and the We Believe News website as well as the three times California School Public Relations Association (CalSPRA) award-winning printed quarterly newspaper.

About Workingarts Marketing, Inc.

Founded in 2001, Workingarts Marketing, Inc., located in Madera, CA, has been delivering state-of-the-art digital presence, branding, and marketing services to customers large and small, for local, statewide, national, and international marketing projects. The company recently concentrated on local businesses after working many years delivering its services to Bay Area and international tech companies.