LED Display Upgrade Transforms Kelvyn Park’s Curb Appeal
Kelvyn Park, a junior and senior high school in Chicago, Illinois, recognized the need to modernize how it communicated with students, parents, and the community. Traditional static signage outside the school was underwhelming and limiting visibility. To create a more dynamic and engaging communication tool, the school partnered with Electro-Matic Visual to upgrade to a state-of-the-art LED display.
Situation
Before investing in a new display, their only other signage was a dated digital one located at the corner of Kostner and Wrightwood Ave.
The school faced several challenges with its outdated signage:
- Ineffective Communication: The school wanted a more dynamic display to relay important updatesโlike event reminders, schedule changes, and emergency alerts.
- Community Engagement: The school wanted a way to showcase achievements, event reminders, schedule changes, and emergency alerts/activities to foster greater school pride.
- Limited Reach: The display was small and single-color which appeared underwhelming.
Solution
With the help of MECO Electrical Company Inc, Electro-Matic Visual installed a 120×360, 6mm full-color LED display at the schoolโs entrance. The display was chosen for its brightness, durability, and easy-to-use VUE software that allows staff to update messaging in real time.
Key features of the solution included:
- Dynamic Messaging: The ability to share multiple rotating messages throughout the day.
- Remote Updates: Staff can manage the display from a desktop or mobile device without physically changing signage.
- Attention-Grabbing Visuals: Bright, full-color graphics help announcements stand out.
- Versatility: The display can promote school events, honor roll students, sports schedules, fundraisers, and emergency alerts.
Results
Since implementing the LED display, the school has seen significant improvements in engagement, school spirit and visibility.
- Parents and community members report being more informed about school events and updates.
- The display highlights student achievements, sports victories, and creative projects, boosting pride across campus.
- Even from a distance, the vibrant display catches attention, ensuring messages donโt go unnoticed.
Upgrading to an LED display allowed Kelvyn Park High School to move beyond outdated signage and create a powerful communication platform. By investing in digital signage, the school not only streamlined updates but also strengthened its connection with students, parents, and the surrounding community.
