10 Ways You Can Incorporate Rocket Into Your School

Rocket's innovative touchscreen hall of fame systems are transforming the way schools recognize and celebrate their students' achievements. From athletic triumphs to academic excellence, Rocket provides a modern, interactive way to showcase your school's proudest moments. Here are ten ways you can incorporate Rocket into your school to enhance student engagement and community pride.

1. Digital Athletic Hall of Fame

The most common use of Rocket’s digital award recognition system is for an athletic hall of fame. Schools such as Northeastern University, the University of Buffalo, Norfolk State University, and many others have successfully implemented this system. It can be used to showcase past and present athletes, team achievements, and memorable moments. This not only honors former athletes but also inspires current and future athletes, creating a connection across generations.

2. Academic Recognition

Use Rocket to celebrate academic achievements by creating a dedicated section for honor roll students, scholarship recipients, and academic competition winners. This promotes a culture of academic excellence and motivates students to strive for success. Central Catholic High School spotlights academics on their wall of honor by displaying folders dedicated to science fairs, academic awards, scholarships, and more. Similarly, Holmen High School has a hall of excellence with subfolders to display past students of the month, valedictorians, salutatorians, and other notable academic achievements. These schools exemplify how Rocket can be utilized to highlight academic accomplishments.‍

3. Arts and Music Displays

Showcase the talents of your school's artists and musicians by featuring their work in a dynamic, interactive display. Include performances, exhibitions, and awards to recognize students excelling in the arts. Pontiac Township High School District 90 has an entire folder displaying some of the best artwork created by their students. Each student whose work is declared “master artwork” receives a profile on their site, complete with pictures and descriptions of their work. Pontiac High School also highlights successful musicians by having a folder dedicated to “All State Musicians.” This approach expands award recognition to include all areas of the school.

Staff and Faculty Spotlights

Highlight the contributions of your dedicated staff and faculty by creating profiles that feature their achievements, educational backgrounds, and impact on the school community. This fosters a sense of appreciation and pride among teachers and staff. North Marion High School showcases their current staff along with past principals, showing appreciation for the people who work hard to provide valuable education to the students.

5. Event Highlights

Capture the excitement of school events such as homecoming, graduation, and special assemblies. Rocket allows you to display photos, videos, and highlights, making these memories accessible year-round. Arcadia High School has a section showcasing performances throughout the years, with photos and descriptions to truly honor the work that was put in. This feature allows students to look back at the moments they were a part of.‍

6. Community and Alumni Engagement

Connect with alumni and the wider community by showcasing their achievements and contributions. Rocket can serve as a bridge for alumni, encouraging them to stay engaged and support their alma mater. Harvard women's lacrosse  has an alumni network embedded within their digital hall of fame, displaying past player profiles with in-depth statistics and roster photos. This shows that although the athletes are not current players, they still made an impact on the team and continue to do so. Junipero Serra High School has community awards within their virtual wall of honor to praise members of the community, showing appreciation and admiration for their work.

7. Sports Season Recap

Provide an interactive recap of each sports season, complete with game highlights, player statistics, and team achievements. This keeps the school community engaged and informed about their favorite teams. Pickerington North High School has their sports records shown throughout their athletics homepage, allowing users to look back at the school's records and who owns them. Similarly, Heyworth High School displays their weight room leaders on their virtual athletic hall of fame, using the technology to celebrate athletic achievements in a different historic way.

8. Student Projects and Innovation

Feature student-led projects, innovations, and entrepreneurial endeavors. This not only gives recognition to the hard work of students but also inspires others to pursue their passions and ideas. Pontiac High School shares their students’ agriculture projects and competitions to highlight their work and potential future endeavors, using Rocket to praise their students for their hard work throughout the year.

9. Fundraising and Campaigns

Use Rocket to promote fundraising campaigns and showcase their impact. Display real-time progress updates, donor acknowledgments, and success stories to motivate contributions and support. St. John's Jesuit High School has their fundraising campaign on their website, educating their audience on what is happening in their school and how donations will impact their community.

10. Daily Announcements and Updates

Transform your daily announcements with an engaging digital display. Share important news, updates, and reminders in a visually appealing format that captures the attention of students and staff. Westfield High School has an athletic schedule on their site where people can look for daily information on dates and times, sharing relevant and timely information with their audience.

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Having worked with over 500 schools, Rocket has seen the countless ways schools can use this interactive technology. The possibilities are truly endless. Rocket is a tool to educate an organization's audience about whatever they see best fit. Schools and organizations can book a demo to learn more about implementing virtual award recognition platforms in their communities.

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