March is here, which means it is time for a little spring cleaning. Not the kind with mops and dusters, but the kind that makes your yearbook shine before the final stretch. This is the perfect moment to tidy up details, double check your pages, and make sure everything is on track before approval season arrives.

Here are four key areas to freshen up this month:

1️⃣ Proof Your Portrait Pages

Portrait pages are often the most viewed pages in the entire book, so now is the time to slow down and proof carefully.

✔ Check spelling of every student and staff name
✔ Confirm grade levels are correct
✔ Make sure no students are missing
✔ Verify consistent formatting and spacing
✔ Look for duplicates or placement errors

Tip: Have multiple staffers proof separately. Fresh eyes catch what tired eyes miss.

Portraits are foundational to your book. Getting them clean and accurate now prevents stressful fixes later.

Click here to learn how to edit portrait names

2️⃣ Pre-Flight Warning Check & Corrections

Think of this as your design deep clean. Clear every warning in your book now before any surprises during final approval. 

Look for:
• Low resolution image warnings
• Text in overflow
• Missing bleed
• Elements too close to trim

Fixing these issues now ensures your book prints exactly how you designed it. A clean pre-flight check means fewer surprises at approval time.

Click here to learn about pre-flight warnings

Click here to learn about page guidelines

3️⃣ Send an Online Sales Reminder

Spring is the perfect time for one last strong sales push. Families are busy, and many simply need a reminder.

Ideas for your reminder:
• “Don’t forget to order your yearbook before it’s too late.”
• “Capture this year forever. Order your yearbook today.”
• “Final chance pricing ends soon.”

Share via email, social media, school announcements, and morning broadcasts. A simple reminder can make a big difference in your final count.

Click here for Advisor email templates

4️⃣ Confirm Spring Event Deadlines

Spring is packed with events. Field days, spring sports, performances, prom, and more.

Ask yourself:
• Do these events occur before your final approval date?
• Do you have photographers assigned?
• Is there space planned in the book?

If an event happens after your approval date, consider adding a QR code that links to a photo gallery or digital content. This allows you to include those memories without delaying your book.

Planning now prevents last minute page reshuffling.

Click here to learn about your book deadlines

Click here to learn how to create a QR code in your book

Final Thought

March is about momentum. A little cleanup now makes the rest of your yearbook season smoother and far less stressful.

Proof carefully. Clear your warnings. Boost your sales. Confirm your timelines.

Your future self will thank you.