Celebrating Excellence: How New Prague Area Schools Honors Student Achievements with Rise Vision

In the bustling community of New Prague, Minnesota, educational innovation thrives within the halls of New Prague Area Schools. With a commitment to excellence in education and a dedication to student achievement, New Prague sought to amplify their recognition efforts through dynamic digital signage. Digital signage serves as a powerful platform for embodying the essence of the New Prague Way, infusing every hallway and gathering space with the district's guiding principles and fostering a community united by shared values.

New Prague Area Schools is home to around 3,900 students across 3 elementary schools, a middle school, a high school, and their central education campus home to their early childhood program.

Greg Pint, Technology Director at New Prague Area Schools, at their Central Education Campus

Teamwork at New Prague Area Schools

Teamwork is the way things work at New Prague Area Schools. Shawn Brandt, Director of Technology Integration, leads the charge in leveraging technology to enhance teaching and learning experiences. Greg Pint, Technology Director, oversees the district's tech infrastructure, while Julie Schmitz, Marketing and Communications expert, spearheads the dissemination of engaging content across New Prague Area Schools campuses.

Discovering Rise Vision and Captivate Media

Greg delved into finding a suitable digital signage solution after the district's initial experience with Reach didn't meet expectations. The district used the product for a couple of years but recognized that it didn’t fit their needs.

After looking at some free offerings, the district also recognized the need for a solution that didn’t need robust management overseeing it. 

New Prague Area Schools was originally looking for a solution so they could share videos and a stream from their public broadcast channel. As they played around with solutions, Rise Vision emerged as the frontrunner, offering a cost-effective and versatile platform that aligned with the school district's goals.

“[Rise Vision] digital signage solution has exceeded our expectations for districtwide communication." - Greg Pint, Director of Technology at New Prague Area Schools

As part of a larger branding strategy, New Prague Area Schools collaborated with Captivate Media to produce high-quality video content that complements their digital signage efforts.

What Makes New Prague's Use Case Unique?

New Prague Area Schools recognized the importance of acknowledging student achievements beyond traditional means. While individual schools had their recognition programs like "Student of the Month," the district lacked a cohesive approach to celebrating student success on a broader scale.

New Prague's utilization of Rise Vision stands out due to its captivating "Hall of Fame" showcase. Unlike traditional static displays, the Hall of Fame dynamically rotates images and bios of students recognized for their excellence in academics, sports, service, and alumni achievements. This innovative use of digital signage, combined with engaging video content, creates an immersive experience, engaging students, staff, and visitors alike.

New Prague Area Schools Hall of Fame dynamically rotates images and bios of students recognized for their excellence.

How New Prague Area Schools is Using Rise Vision to Solve the Problem They Had

Using Rise Vision and Captivate Media allows New Prague Area Schools to create cohesive branding and messaging across their digital signage and video content. Captivate Media produces visually stunning videos that align with New Prague Area Schools's brand identity and values, seamlessly integrating with Rise Vision's dynamic displays. 

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Expanding Reach with Rise Vision

Across New Prague Area Schools' multiple campuses, Rise Vision serves as a versatile communication tool, facilitating seamless dissemination of critical information. From daily lunch menus to upcoming events, student pickup schedules for buses, and announcements, Rise Vision ensures that every corner of New Prague is connected and informed. With three elementary schools, a middle school, high school, and a central education campus, New Prague Schools leverages Rise Vision to enhance communication and engagement at every level of education.

Celebrating Academic Excellence

New Prague Area Schools features academic achievers in the Hall of Fame. This holistic approach not only honors individual students but also promotes a culture of academic excellence across the district, reinforcing the district's commitment to scholastic achievement.

Recognizing students for their service and leadership contributions, New Prague Area Schools showcase their achievements through dynamic digital displays. By featuring student accomplishments on the Hall of Fame, the district instills values of compassion and social responsibility in its students, supported by visually engaging video content.

Key Takeaways of the New Prague Way

There are 3 takeaways that other schools and districts can take away to adopt the “New Prague Way”.

• Fostering a Culture of Celebration - Rise Vision enables New Prague Area Schools to shine a spotlight on student achievements through the dynamic Hall of Fame showcase. By celebrating excellence in academics, sports, service, and alumni contributions, New Prague Area Schools fosters a culture of celebration that honors individual accomplishments and inspires collective pride among students, staff, and the community.
• Expanding Reach with Rise Vision - Rise Vision serves as New Prague's communication backbone, effortlessly bridging information gaps across their entire district and all education levels. From elementary schools to the central education campus, Rise Vision ensures that vital information reaches every corner of New Prague Area Schools, enhancing connectivity and engagement at every educational stage.
• Creating Cohesive Branding - The synergy between Rise Vision and Captivate Media enables New Prague to establish a unified brand identity and messaging strategy across their digital signage and video content. Through visually compelling videos produced by Captivate Media and seamlessly integrated with Rise Vision's dynamic displays, New Prague Schools delivers a consistent and impactful communication experience.

“Rise Vision has empowered our schools to share timely updates, recognize student achievements, and promote events efficiently.” - Greg Pint, Director of Technology at New Prague Area Schools

In conclusion, New Prague Area Schools' innovative collaboration with Rise Vision and Captivate Media demonstrates the impact of recognizing student achievements through dynamic digital signage and engaging video content. By celebrating excellence in academics, sports, service, and leadership, New Prague Area Schools inspire its students to shine bright and make a difference in their community and beyond. With Rise Vision and Captivate Media as their partners, New Prague Area Schools continue to elevate student recognition, empowering the next generation of leaders and changemakers.