District Stories

See how one district increased parent engagement and saved over $8,000 a year on report card and progress report costs!

If your business office is not yet fully automated, there's no time to waste. How much time and money could you be saving? 

If your district is trying hard to retain teachers, the solution may not require significant process changes or large chunks of cash. It may involve giving your teachers a chance to be learners.

The Skyward Leader in Excellence Award recognizes pioneers, trendsetters, and forward thinkers in districts nationwide. Join us in celebrating this year’s winners.

Are you looking to make scheduling more efficient? Look no further than Arena Scheduling. Hear from a district who excels at it! 

These six tools have proven useful—and the good news is, you may already have them. 

We’re sharing bits of wisdom from some of the brightest Skyward users.

The Skyward Leader in Excellence Award recognizes pioneers, trendsetters, and forward thinkers in districts nationwide. Join us in celebrating this year’s winners.

Turns out they can! Here's how you can teach your youngest students to love coding, in the classroom or from afar. 

What if you could increase family engagement and bring positivity to your community? Find out how a Wisconsin district did just that!

Honor your coworker or district by nominating them for a Leader in Excellence Award (and free trip to iCon 2022)! Find out how!

Yep, you read that right! Get to know our CEO, Scott Glinski, and find out about his Skyward journey.

This Kansas HR director uses online tools to improve daily operations. Find out how!

Data specialists manage, analyze, and update data to support instructional decision making. Check out a day in their lives!

How can UX testing improve district processes? Check out this podcast episode with R.J., Alice, and Vicki from Glenbrook High School District!

HR coordinators have a crucial task: ensuring employees feel cared for and engaged in the workplace. Let’s check out a day in their lives!

Curriculum/SIS TSAs unite the fundamental and technical sides of curriculum and provide SIS support. What is a day in their lives like?

Managers of information systems are committed to the technological success of their schools. What does a day in their lives entail?

The primary role of the admin assistant is… well, is there one? Check out this video for a sneak peek into life in this multifaceted role. 

Learn from a leader! Dive into Lamar CISD’s “Paperless First Day” initiative and how districts can save time, money, and go green.

School counselors are modern-day superheroes. Watch a Day in the Life video and find out what it takes to tackle the demands of this role with technology and a personal touch.

Georgetown ISD reminisces on two years with Skyward and looks ahead toward the future. What can you learn from them?

We checked in with one of last year's Leader in Excellence winners to see how he is using Skyward to increase parent engagement in his Tennessee district. 

The Skyward Leader in Excellence award recognizes pioneers, trendsetters, and forward thinkers in districts nationwide. Join us in celebrating this year's winners.

We checked in with one Leader in Excellence winner to see how she uses Skyward to foster parent engagement and improve student outcomes.

How did Stephenville ISD pair New Student Online Enrollment with 1:1 device distribution? Learn more from Darby West, the district’s PEIMS coordinator and Skyward student administrator.

If gathering ESSA data is in your future, this guest post is a must read! Find out what Dawn Rueter-Cox learned from reading ESSA plans: what data you’ll need to collect, where to find it in Skyward, and where to store it if there’s no pre-defined field set up. 

Does your district use data systems outside of Skyward that require Skyward data? How would you like to be able to move your student data from one system to another, and set up that process to run automatically? 

In this guest post, staff from Barrington CUSD 220 describe their experience using Skyward’s Empowerment Program to identify gaps and inefficiencies in their processes and use of Skyward. 

Streamline the hiring process to save time and money, help identify better candidates, and keep great staff in your district longer. See how it’s done, courtesy of this large Florida district.

Every software conversion comes with challenges, but getting your teachers excited about the change can go a long way toward a smooth transition. Kristen Hughes, student data coordinator at South Ripley Community School Corporation, shares how she trained her teachers.

Follow along with one school business leader's quest to uncover the many ways in which Qmlativ represents a better ERP experience.

Our video team traveled to Sauk Prairie High School to find out how automated tardy kiosks and Positive Attendance are making this school a more productive place to work and a better place to learn. 

An “example of how all our schools should be.” Those were the words of President Barack Obama after he spent time visiting an Expeditionary Learning school. We visited a local EL school to see what all the hype is about. Video included! 

Lisa Terrell, a counselor at Bonner Springs High School in Kansas, shares how arena scheduling has helped her school build a more student-driven learning environment.

In the world of education, videos could win a golden apple. Check out our latest Video School episode to learn about the success of a Texas district that is using videos to share important information with students, parents, and staff. 

Celtic Culture, Evolution and Societal Reach of Football, The Life and Culture of the American Teenager… What is a J-term, and how can you use it to provide unique opportunities for your students? Watch the video to find out.

Darlene Unertl, HR/Finance supervisor at Mosinee School District, shares how her district office has created more efficient systems for everything from teacher contracts to mileage reimbursements. Learn how power users like Darlene get the most out of Skyward!