If you’re a school administrator– managing daily operations, keeping students safe, communicating with parents, meeting state requirements—it’s a full-time job and then some. So when it comes time to upgrade your school signage, it’s easy for that to become one more task that gets delayed.
But, the right signage doesn’t just make your campus look better—it improves safety, enhances communication, and strengthens your school’s image in the community. Whether you’re managing a high school, middle school, elementary, or an entire district, the signage across your campus matters more than you might think.
At Johnny’s Signs, we’ve helped school districts across Southern Indiana—Bedford, Bloomington, Columbus, Seymour, and more—modernize their signage from the ground up. If you’re starting the process or just thinking about it, here’s what you need to know.
Start With Function First
Before jumping into design, ask yourself: what does your school signage actually need to do?
- Guide visitors: Wayfinding signs that direct people to the main office, gymnasium, or nurse’s office.
- Keep students safe: Traffic flow signs, drop-off and pick-up instructions, restricted area warnings.
- Inform the public: Electronic message centers (EMCs) to display announcements, events, schedule changes.
- Enhance your image: Monument signs and branded building signage that reflect your school’s values and pride.
Every campus is different, but most need a combination of all four.
Know What’s Outdated
Many schools are still relying on signage that hasn’t been updated in decades. Faded paint, hard-to-read lettering, cracked posts, old logos—these signs don’t just look bad, they send the wrong message.
Old signage can:
- Create safety issues
- Confuse visitors
- Make your campus feel neglected
When parents, students, or community members visit your school, they should feel confident and welcomed. Clean, modern signage is a big part of that first impression.
Understand Electronic Message Centers (EMCs) and Digital Display Signs
Electronic Message Centers are becoming more common at schools—and for good reason. These signs allow your team to quickly change messaging and keep your community in the loop, without having to manually swap letters or hang banners.
We install EMCs that are fully programmable, remotely managed, and weather-tough. Whether it’s a high school needing to promote football games or an elementary announcing early dismissal, a digital sign can become one of the most useful tools your school has.
Installation Needs to Be Fast and Safe
We know how busy school calendars are. That’s why we work closely with administrators to schedule installs at convenient times—often over breaks or working around school programs and sports calendars to minimize disruptions.
The Johnny’s Signs Difference
We’re not a giant national chain. We’re a locally-owned, full-service sign shop that understands the specific needs of Indiana schools. Our team provides:
- Free site surveys and consultations
- In-house design and mockups
- Custom fabrication
- Professional installation
- Ongoing support and service plans
If you’re exploring signage upgrades for your school campus, let us help you make it easy. We’ll guide you through the process, handle the technical stuff, and deliver signage you’ll be proud of.
Call Johnny’s Signs at (812) 275-7535
Visit www.johnnysigns.com
Serving schools and districts in Bedford, Bloomington, Columbus, Seymour, and across Southern Indiana
