At Zion Lutheran School in Denver, classroom learning, athletics, and community traditions bring families into school life. School Signals helps with everyday communication.
Established in 1965, Zion Lutheran School serves families from preschool through 8th grade. Families are encouraged to participate in school life, whether by attending student performances, cheering on the Panthers’ sports teams, or volunteering at school events.
At Zion, teachers use the School Signals platform to share weekly classroom updates and educational documents with families, so parents know what their children are learning and what lies ahead in the school week. School administrators share announcements, event reminders, and photographs from school activities.
Zion has also adopted School Signals’ Parent-Teacher Conference Scheduler, allowing families to choose conference appointments with teachers.
School life at Zion extends well beyond the classroom. Zion’s seasonal celebrations bring together parents, teachers, church members, and neighbors, with volunteers helping organize games, children’s activities, food, and entertainment. School Signals has become part of how Zion organizes and shares these experiences.
Zion’s decision to adopt School Signals followed a review of school communication platforms.
Michael G. Schaefer, Principal of Zion Lutheran School, explains that the school’s Board of Education researched several options before deciding School Signals was the best fit.
The process began with an online demonstration, where the board chairman and principal were introduced to the platform and could ask questions. Zion also had a chance to test School Signals through an example school.
The next step was preparing the school for its launch. School Signals helped import student and parent information, reducing the administrative work of setting up the platform.
“Their excellent service saved a great deal of time on our end,” Schaefer states.
With the initial setup complete, Zion introduced School Signals to families at the beginning of the school year. The School Signals team provided rollout guidance and remained available as teachers and administrators began using the platform.
Since its introduction, School Signals has become part of Zion’s regular school routines. Teachers distribute weekly learning information, coaches keep their teams informed, and families can find school announcements, events, and volunteer opportunities in one place.
“Our school and its community have been very happy with our experience,” Schaefer concludes.
