The Field School makes sure everyone stays informed by actively using School Signals priority feed post and private messaging features.
On Chicago’s West Side, The Field School offers a classical, Christ-centered education with a unique commitment to bringing students from different socioeconomic backgrounds together in the same classrooms for a shared educational experience.
The Field School began using School Signals in 2026, choosing the platform to support timely communication with families and school staff. To reach the school community with school announcements, schedule changes, reminders, and other important information, the school regularly uses School Signals’ text messaging capabilities.
School Signals also plays an important role in communication within The Field School’s campus. The school uses dedicated staff communication spaces alongside its School News feed, allowing administrators to distinguish internal operational information from announcements intended for families.
Throughout the school day, administrators share operational updates with teachers and staff, including schedule adjustments, facilities matters, safety procedures, and other information that may require immediate attention.
A last-minute change is communicated quickly without relying on individual phone calls or separate message threads.
For The Field School, School Signals' receptiveness to feedback and suggestions stands out.
Annie Houghton, Dean at The Field School, describes the school’s experience, “The services they offer fill a communication need we have with ease and excellence.”
She particularly refers to the School Signals team's responsiveness and willingness to make improvements based on feedback from the school, “They respond quickly and thoroughly and make changes based on our feedback,” Houghton continues.
She also highlights something that's relevant to many schools adopting new technology: being able to speak directly with someone who understands their needs, “I particularly love that I can talk to a real person and not just an AI robot,” Houghton shares.
With School Signals, The Field School has established a practical way to communicate important information to families while also keeping its teachers and staff connected throughout the school day.
