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How to Build a School Website
Parent portal, gallery, events calendar and .org domain.
A school or university website serves teachers, students and parents. It must be easy to update, accessible on mobile and structured so parents quickly find class schedules, news and contact info. This guide walks through hosting and a fitting .org or .edu domain, the right WordPress theme, parent portal options and an events calendar that keeps everyone in sync.
How to Build a School Website
Get hosting and the right domain
Accredited US institutions can qualify for a .edu domain, while most private schools and academies register an affordable .org or .com. Pair it with BeoHosting STANDARD: free SSL, daily backups, LiteSpeed Cache.
Install WordPress and an education theme
Themes like Eduma, Education Pack or Astra child themes for schools offer course pages, teacher profiles, events and gallery sections.
Build core pages
Home, About, Programs/Departments, Teachers, News, Events, Gallery, Contact, Enrollment. Every page reachable from main navigation in one or two clicks.
Add an events calendar
The Events Calendar (free) or Modern Events Calendar integrate well with WordPress. Publish class schedules, parent meetings, holidays. Filter by class/year so parents see only relevant events.
Set up a parent portal (optional)
A password-protected section for parents to see grades, attendance and announcements. Use MemberPress or Restrict Content Pro for membership. For full grade management, integrate Moodle.
Optimize for local SEO
Target "[school name] [city]", "elementary school district Brooklyn", "preschool Austin". Add EducationalOrganization schema, register Google Business Profile, encourage parent Google reviews.
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(+381) 60 3535 720Which domain extension should a school use?
A .edu domain requires accreditation from an approved US institution, so most schools choose a low-cost .org or .com domain instead. These renew at the standard annual rate.
Which WordPress theme is best for schools?
Eduma for full LMS features. Astra child themes for simpler school sites. For kindergartens and primary schools, more colorful themes like Education Pack work well.
Do I need a Learning Management System?
Only if you offer online courses or manage grades digitally. For a simple informational school site, WordPress alone is enough. For full LMS, add LearnDash, LifterLMS or integrate Moodle.
How much does a school website cost?
Hosting $5-8/month, domain free (.org), theme $43-65 one-time, events plugin free. Total: ~$65-98 setup, then $65-87/year.
Does a school website have to be responsive?
Absolutely. Over 70% of parents access a school website from a mobile phone. Responsive design means the site automatically adapts to the device screen — phone, tablet or computer. All modern WordPress themes are responsive. Test the site on different devices before launch. Google also ranks responsive sites higher in search results.
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