They say it takes a village to raise a child. In other words, having your community involved in your child's life is very important. The best examples of community involvement typically occur in schools. Some of these examples include volunteers from the outside community assisting in the classroom, chaperoning students, and engaging in fundraising efforts.Community Involvement Is Important for the KidsAccording to extensive research done over several years in high schools, having the community involved in students' lives is tremendously beneficial for them. The New Hampshire Department of Education provided a list of all the outstanding ways students benefit from community involvement.Improved adaptation in school environmentsIncreased attendanceMore consistent homework completionBetter test scoresHigher graduation ratesImproved social skillsBetter relationships with their parentsHigher self-esteemHow To Get Your ...

Today, millions of students are involved in so many extracurricular activities. Big schools and small schools alike offer tons of programs, clubs, and sports for their students to participate in. In many communities, these student activities aren't just rewarding for the students themselves, but they also enrich the community as well.Whether it's a choral concert or a Friday night football game, the audience for most of these events are the family members of the kids. Parents, siblings, and grandparents come and cheer on their children at every after-school activity that they can.But not everyone school event gets the attendance and recognition it deserves, and students can tell when the crowd is lacking in attendance. This can have a serious negative effect. Students won't feel supported, they might drop out of their extracurricular activities, and then the programs are eliminated by the administration of the school. How do we stop this from happening?Community invol ...

The holidays are here! Lights are up everywhere bringing cheer as the days get dark earlier. Few things make a positive message brighter than being well-lit. It's estimated that 71% of people read traditionally printed and digital roadside signs as they pass them. Imagine how you can make your school stand out with bright messages this season.Electronic signs for your school can give you just the boost you need to get into the spirit of the season. A rugged outdoor LED display is perfect for weathering the elements and making shorter days brighter. Here's a few ideas that'll help make your signage stand out this winter season:

School may be out for the summer, but that doesn't mean your outdoor school signs have to go to waste. Around 37% of people report looking at an outdoor ad each or most of the time they pass one, and the same theory can be applied to digital signs for schools. If you leave that space empty, you'll be missing out on a key opportunity to promote community events, extend congratulations, or communicate important safety messages to residents. Here are just a few ideas of what you can put on your electronic school signs this season.Graduation Announcements and CongratulationsThere's no better way to recognize the accomplishments of your most recent graduating class than to program them into your digital sign! Whether you send out a general congratulatory message to the entire senior class or choose to recognize certain individuals for their contributions, this will make both former and current students feel great about their alma mater and can bring the entire community toge ...

You may not think of your school as a "business," per se, but in some ways, you need to treat it like one. Even if you aren't trying to target customers in the same way a retailer might, you still need excellent signage to ensure your activities are a success and that community members are in the know. But if you make these three mistakes, you'll be sending the wrong message.

For schools, communicating messages to students, parents, and community members is vital, and sometimes your best vessel for communication is right outside on your school marquee. School LED signs allow you to get your message out to a large audience with minimal effort. But what exactly should your outdoor school signs be saying? While you should keep messages short and sweet, you shouldn't feel limited by the sorts of messages you can communicate. Here are just seven different things your school LED signs can -- and should -- say during the year: