PSA’s, School Bulletins, School Newspapers, Announcements

Throughout the school year plan announcements to broadcast over the PA system.

Write an article and submit to the school paper or website. Articles can also be sent to local news outlets when your team is conducting a big activity or has won an award.

 Items Needed

• Agenda for when the announcements will be made along with messages.
• Search sample media releases to write your own for school or community media.

 Steps

1. Speak with the appropriate person at your school to select a date, place, and time to conduct the announcements.
2. Meet with your team to create safety messages for different events and holidays throughout the school year, incorporating the 5 risks.
3. Have team members work together to write up a media release highlighting an activity or achievement.
4. Send to the school paper editor or webmaster. You can also send to local media outlets, such as news stations, radio stations, and newspapers.
5. Don’t forget to post links on social media!
6. Complete an activity form for TDS All-Stars credit and send along the link or image of the news.

 Make it GREAT

A media release focusing on your Zero Hero efforts or outcome, or winning All-Stars awards, is a great way to get in the news.