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Thirty-one SNO customer sites named NSPA Online Pacemaker Finalists

On March 12, the National Scholastic Press Association announced the finalists for the 2025 Online Pacemaker Awards. Thirty-one of the 34 finalists are part of the SNO network. The SNO Patrol is immensely proud of these exemplary websites! Scot Scoop, Carlmont High School, Belmont, California El Estoque, Monta Vista High School, Cupertino, California The Accolade, Sunny Hills High School, […]

Thinking about Attending SNO’s Student Academy? Read This First!

Calling All Student Journalists! After highlighting the SNO Adviser Academy last week, we knew our SNO Student Academy deserved the same recognition. The SNO Student Academy offers young journalists a chance to sharpen their skills and bring fresh, creative ideas to life on their sites. The workshop is a hands-on crash course in digital journalism where students will […]

Is the SNO Adviser Academy Worth It? Hear from Past Attendees!

Considering the SNO Adviser Academy? We get it — professional development isn’t usually at the top of anyone’s “Most Exciting Ways to Spend Summer Break” list. But we think the SNO Adviser Academy is different. We’ve fine-tuned a perfect mix of expert instruction, real-world examples, and hands-on practice, all in a welcoming and supportive environment. Of course, we […]

Roses are red, violets are blue…

Roses are red, violets are blue… Your websites are amazing, and we just had to tell you! At SNO, we’re always noticing things we love on client sites, whether it’s a creative design choice or a clever feature. And since Valentine’s Day is all about sharing the love, we thought this week was the perfect time to […]

Level Up Your Content: Meet ImageLinks & Timelines

Looking to level up your site’s content? Lucky for you, we’ve got two exciting new tools ready to make their “official” SNO debut: ImageLinks and Timelines. These tools are designed to bring more interactivity and flair to your stories. Check out the details below! What is ImageLink? ImageLink is a dynamic tool that allows you to create interactive images with clickable hot spots (dots). When […]

Best of Best of SNO: New Year, New Story Packaging Ideas

Happy New Year, Best of SNO Aficionados! We hope your resolutions are going well (or are already forgotten) and 2025 is off to a great start! As we kicked off the new year, we took a look back at some of the 1,000+ stories published to Best of SNO so far this school year. Beyond the excellent reporting and writing, […]

Get Back on Track with SNO Curriculum!

It’s been an awfully cold week up here at SNO headquarters. On Monday and Tuesday this week, we braved some seriously frigid, sub-zero temperatures (with a much colder “real feel”). Brr! We know lots of schools around the country faced similar chilly weather and snowy conditions and were forced to shut down as a result. We also know […]

Quick ideas to jump start your new year!

Happy New Year!  As the new year kicks off, you might be looking for some quick, easy ways to get new content published on your site. Lucky for you, someone in our SNO Sites Customers Facebook Group and Bluesky community recently asked for some suggestions on how to do just that. As usual, the SNO network delivered. In case […]

The SNO Report: Our Year in Numbers

Happy (almost) New Year! As the holiday season winds down and we inch closer to the New Year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the past year’s accomplishments. Fueled by your support (and more than a few daily cups of coffee), this past year was filled with many exciting moments worth celebrating here at SNO […]