Things to Include in a School Magazine

 

Writing for a school magazine can be fun and exciting. It is an excellent way to cultivate pride in your school and to make sure the masses stay informed. But, how you figure out what to include in your school magazine? What are today’s students interested in? If you find yourself asking these questions, consider some of these great article ideas for your school magazine.

*Health issues

Health articles are wonderful additions to any school magazine. Students are often curious about diseases and other health issues, and a school magazine is just the place for these articles. The health articles should be informative, but the terminology used in the articles should be easy to understand. It won’t do your students any good to read an article they can’t understand. You can choose your health article by month. For example, February is heart healthy month and November is Diabetes Awareness month.

*Healthy food choices

Students from high school to graduate school are often in a rush. As a result, they tend to make poor food choices. A school magazine can include ways that busy students can get both a quick meal and the nutrition that they need.

*Fashion

Have you ever found yourself wondering what you were going to wear or what your favorite celebrity was wearing? Well, so have the students who will be reading the school’s magazine. Articles on fashion are sure to interest both male and female students even if they are stuck in school uniforms.

*Tips for communicating with parents

Teenagers often find themselves struggling to communicate with their parents. As they begin to assert their independence, family relationships can become strained, and they may even find talking to their parents intimidating. So, be sure to include articles on how to bridge the communication gap between students and their parents in your school magazine.

*Relationship tips

Teens and young adults are always interested in dating tips. These can include everything from the best places for a date in your area to dating safety to how to handle sexual pressure while on a date.

*Book spotlights

Trying to encourage students to read can be frustrating. So, use every opportunity you can to promote reading. The school magazine is a great place to spotlight books.  Be sure to include a brief summary of the book, and the books pros and cons.

*Money saving tips

It is never too early to start learning how to save money. A school magazine should include money saving tips for students. This can be something as simple as how to plan a mini-budget or how to save on entertainment.

*Creative writing from students

A school magazine is a great place to display student work. These simple pieces will draw a lot of attention from fellow students. They will also be treasured by the student authors and their families. Just be sure to carefully read and edit these creative pieces before publishing them.

Don’t be confused about what to include in your school magazine. Choose topics that will interest your students and be educational at the same time.