©️ Thomas Wieland

©️ David A Parker

©️ Planet Ware

💖 INTIMATE:

Small group sessions tailored to your role and school size

📋 ACTIONABLE:

Learn, apply, and see results - all in one retreat

⚖️ BALANCED:

Professional growth meets personal rejuvenation

🤝 INCLUSIVE:

All schools welcome - public, private, religious, charter & more

🎟️ EXCLUSIVE:

Limited to 100 passionate

school communicators

Nestled along the scenic St. Croix River, this 4-day retreat offers:


  • Social media systems and processes to ensure consistent content
  • Video skills to tell your stories using current trends
  • Targeted workshops on Canva design, crisis communication, and staff recruitment
  • Hands-on sessions to immediately apply your new skills
  • Relaxed networking through crafts, games, and riverside dinners
  • A clear, actionable plan to transform your school's social media presence
  • This isn’t just another conference. You’re invited to a revolution in professional development!

Ready to revolutionize your approach to school social media?


  • All this and more for only $300, including breakfast and lunch!




  • Registration is now FULL! However, you can still fill out the registration form to be added to our waitlist. If a
    spot becomes available, we’ll reach out to let you know.

Master Schedule in Progress – Stay Tuned!


  • Our team is hard at work creating a master schedule for the Social Media for Schools Retreat, carefully selecting session topics
    based on the most requested themes noted during registration. Here is the "Schedule at a Glance" to help you begin planning
    your time. Stay tuned for updates and get ready for an event tailored to the needs and interests of school social media
    professionals!

Where can I find more information?

This flyer has many details about what to expect. We will also be updating this website as more information becomes available.



How is this retreat different from other conferences?

There are many school PR conference options. We love them all! Our event is different in that it focuses only on social media. You have many responsibilities, and larger conferences feed into all of those, but this retreat allows you focused time to learn and take action on your social media efforts. While those larger conferences have value, we know there is power in a smaller, more relaxed community setting, focusing on one aspect of your job to really develop your skills.



What is the start/end time each day?

Monday 6/23: Registration at 5:00 p.m., Kickoff at 6:15 p.m.

Tuesday 6/24: Breakfast at 8:00 a.m., Conclude at 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday 6/25: Breakfast at 8:00 a.m., Conclude at 9:30 p.m.

Thursday 6/26: Breakfast at 8:00 a.m., Conclude at 11:00 a.m.



We’re working on the agenda! You can expect sessions covering topics

including video creation/editing, graphics/best practices, analytics,

special features, incorporating students in storytelling, and more!


Here is the Schedule at a Glance to help you begin planning your time.



What does the $300 fee include?

The $300 registration cost covers all training/programming in addition to breakfast and lunch each day. Lodging/travel is not included.



What is your cancellation policy in the event I can no longer attend?

We have a 60-day cancellation policy. If you need to cancel your registration and let us know before April 23, 2025, we will issue a full refund of your registration fee.



How should I get to Stillwater, MN?

If you are flying in, Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) is the closest airport (30 miles). From there, you have the option to rent a car or Uber.



What lodging is available?

We have blocks of rooms reserved at three hotels that are within walking distance of the retreat venue. Please call the hotel directly to make your reservation.


Mention the room block code “Social Media for Schools Retreat” at the time of your reservation to receive the discounted rate for your stay.


Melissa Marti, our Director of Membership, will help connect attendees who want to share a room with a fellow retreat attendee. Email Melissa at thecrew.ss4edu@gmail.com if you’d like to split a room.


You can learn more about Stillwater, MN here.



Are you still looking for presenters?

No, we have our presenters all lined up, and we can’t wait for you to learn from them!



Have another question not included in this list?

Reach out to Melissa Marti at thecrew.ss4edu@gmail.com.


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