How to Plan a School-Level NHD Event: Part 3: After the Event
National History Day in Wisconsin
This is Part 3 of a 3-part series to help familiarize you with the judging process and planning a History Day event. The three parts are: Getting Started, Day of the Event, After the Event.
A school event is an excellent way to show the school in a positive manner and demonstrate student achievement. The specific organization and details of your school event will be determined by the needs of your classroom and school.
Part 3: After the Event
Yay! Your event is over! Now what?
Register and Prepare for the Regional Contest
Distribute information to regional finalists about the event, including registration forms. Discuss deadlines and required materials. Let students know if they should submit the materials to the regional coordinator themselves or return them to you to turn in as a school.
Send Thank You Letters
Thank your judges, volunteers, sponsors, administrators, and other people who helped make the event possible.
Send Event Results to Local Media
If your local papers or news organizations were not able to be present at the event, contact them with event results. It can be another way to get attention for your school and your students. Use our sample press release for ideas on what you might want to include.
Sample Press Release (PDF, 52 KB)
Plan for Next Year
Enthusiasm for the History Day program is high right after the event. Plan a date for the following year's competition and consider including this in each judge thank you note. Be sure to keep the contact information (email and mailing addresses) of your judges for the future!
Budgeting for Next Year
As you look toward next year, you may want to consider adding wishlist items for your parent teacher organization to fund. Books, guides, DVDs and exhibit boards are available for purchase from many resources.
History Fair Workbook: A Manual for Teachers, Students, and Parents
Book by Carlita Kosty. Learn how to prepare parents and administration for the event and encourage students towards advanced state and national competitions.
Have Questions?
Get helpful information and advice for National History Day in Wisconsin.
historyday@wisconsinhistory.org
Get answers to commonly asked questions.
Contact a Regional Coordinator
Find information on NHD for your region.