Open House Magic: 7 Keys to an Unforgettable School Showcase

An open house is more than a tour—it’s your school’s story in 90 minutes. Follow these steps to convert walk-ins into “Where do I sign?” families.

1. Warm-Gate Greeters

   

   Student ambassadors hold doors, give name tags, and hand out route maps.

2. Timed Mini-Sessions
   

   

   Rotate every 12 minutes: curriculum demo, safety overview, parent-partnership Q & A.
   

3. Live-Learning Stations

   

   
   Discover and do—maker station, art studio, and sensory tables for curious kids.
   
   

4. Story Walls

   

   
   Photo timelines spotlight projects, field trips, and graduate success quotes.
   
   

5. Taste-of-Campus Café
   

   

   Sample actual menu items; post allergy info and weekly rotation for transparency.
   

6. Prayer & Care Corner

   

   
   A gentle, optional space where a chaplain or parent prayer team offers prayer and shares chapel/discipleship info.
   
   

7. Take-Home Wow Bag

   

   
   Take-home paper activities—coloring pages, sight-word games, and a mini Bible verse journal—useful, memorable, and on-brand for families to enjoy at home.
   
   

Execute these elements and visitors will leave informed, impressed, and eager to join the community.