The Client
Pinecrest Elementary is a leading K-5 school known for its commitment to academic excellence and student engagement. With over 500 students, faculty, and parents relying on timely communication, the school needed an efficient way to share important updates, events, and emergency alerts in real time.
The Challenge
Like many schools, Pinecrest Elementary relied on printed flyers, PA announcements, and email newsletters to communicate with students and parents. However, these methods had several challenges:
- Low Visibility: Flyers often went unread, and PA announcements were easily forgotten.
- Delayed Updates: Last-minute changes to schedules, school closures, or event reminders were difficult to communicate quickly.
- High Printing Costs: Constantly printing and distributing materials was expensive and wasteful.
- Limited Student Engagement: Younger students were more responsive to visual content than text-heavy newsletters.
School administrators realized they needed a dynamic, real-time communication system to keep students, staff, and parents informed and engaged.
The Solution
Pinecrest Elementary implemented PosterBooking’s digital signage solution, a cloud-based platform that allowed them to instantly update information across multiple screens in key locations around the school.
Hardware & Setup
- Samsung QMR Series (55-inch) Displays in the main entrance, cafeteria, and hallways for maximum visibility.
- LG UH5F Series (65-inch) Displays in the library and auditorium for clear, high-quality content display.
- Chief Large Fusion Fixed Wall Mounts for secure and optimal screen placement.
- Amazon Fire TV Sticks to seamlessly integrate with PosterBooking’s cloud-based system.
Software & Features
- Real-time updates through PosterBooking’s cloud-based digital signage software.
- Centralized content management, allowing staff to schedule and update messages remotely.
- Engaging visual content including school announcements, lunch menus, upcoming events, and student achievements.
- Automated emergency alerts to quickly communicate safety messages or weather-related school closures.
Key Benefits
1. Enhanced Communication with Students and Parents
With strategically placed digital screens, students and staff stayed informed about upcoming events, school policies, and daily schedules. Parents also benefited from timely updates on school activities and closures.
2. Instant Updates & Emergency Notifications
No more scrambling to send last-minute emails or print new flyers. Digital signage ensured that important messages reached students and staff instantly, including weather alerts, early dismissals, and event reminders.
3. Cost Savings & Environmental Impact
By eliminating the need for constant printing, Pinecrest Elementary saved 35% on printing costs while promoting a more sustainable, paperless school environment.
4. Increased Student Engagement & Participation
Colorful visuals, animated messages, and interactive content made announcements more appealing to students, leading to a 40% increase in event participation and engagement in extracurricular activities.
The Outcome
🔹 40% increase in student participation in school events and extracurricular programs.
🔹 35% reduction in printing costs, helping the school save money and reduce waste.
🔹 Instant and reliable communication of emergency alerts, improving school safety.
🔹 Seamless content management, freeing up staff time for more important tasks.
Testimonial
“PosterBooking has been a game-changer for Pinecrest Elementary. Our students are more engaged, parents stay better informed, and we’ve significantly reduced the time and cost spent on communication. It’s an easy, effective, and affordable solution that every school should consider!”
— Mrs. Emily Carter, Principal, Pinecrest Elementary
Conclusion
By implementing PosterBooking’s digital signage solution, Pinecrest Elementary modernized its communication system, improved student engagement, and streamlined emergency notifications. With real-time updates, vibrant displays, and effortless management, the school now delivers information in a way that truly resonates with students, staff, and parents alike.