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1,600+
Teacher hours saved on attendance each year
Manual attendance calls and paperwork that once ate into the school day now save the front office an estimated 30-45 minutes on a typical day.
Bishop John J. Snyder High School
Administrator
Jacksonville, FL
Attendance
Emergency Management
North America
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Loophole closed
Weekend stay-backs now need parent approval, ending mixed messages to staff and parents
The platform now processes over 10,780 passes and 1,384 wellbeing checks a month, with 99% of students actively engaged.
Dilworth School
Director of Boarding
Auckland, New Zealand
Boarding
Wellbeing
Asia Pacific
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Automatic
Absence alerts to deans, replacing manual chasing of teachers
What used to be tracked across paper forms and spreadsheets is now managed in one place, giving staff faster, more reliable visibility into student movements.
The Kiski School
Assistant Head of School
Saltsburg, PA
Boarding
Attendance
North America
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10+ hrs
Saved every week by deans on attendance reconciliation
Configuration that used to take 30-45 minute working sessions can now be done solo, behind closed doors, in about 15-20 minutes.
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy
Chief Innovation Officer
Philadelphia, PA
Attendance
Emergency Management
North America
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Zero
Manual end-of-day Blackbaud reconciliation, once a one-person job
Disconnected manual processes for tracking students and managing leave were replaced with a single digital workflow, cutting admin time and improving safety oversight.
The Benjamin School
Dean of Students
North Palm Beach, FL
Attendance
Onboarding
North America
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One system
To automate student leave approvals without staff chasing parents
A pass system that started small has grown to over 1,500 digital passes processed in 90 days, cutting the average trip between class and home to 15 minutes.
Ross School
Residential Life Coordinator
East Hampton, NY
Boarding
Wellbeing
North America
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Automated attendance
Scan-in at the door took the middle school from weakest to strongest attendance completion
Scattered paper records and spreadsheets were replaced with one centralised system, giving staff instant visibility into student whereabouts and wellbeing.
Donna Klein Jewish Academy
Registrar and Systems Manager
Boca Raton, FL
Attendance
North America
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2 classes
Missed in a row now triggers an automatic welfare check
Manual, paper-based tracking of students gave way to a single digital platform, bringing real-time visibility and far less admin.
Holderness School
Dean of Students
Plymouth, New Hampshire, USA
Boarding
Attendance
North America
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Early warning
Real-time wellbeing data guides interventions and SEL programming
Weekly wellbeing check-in participation has held between 60% and 80% three years on, climbing to 99% engagement in focus weeks, giving staff an early read on student wellbeing.
St. Peter's Lutheran College
Deputy Head of Senior School
Brisbane, Australia
Wellbeing
Asia Pacific
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Every night
Each boarder checked in and seen by a mentor, with passes self-managed
Scattered paper records and spreadsheets were replaced with one centralised system, giving staff instant visibility into student whereabouts and wellbeing.
UWC Maastricht
Head of Residential Life
Maastricht, Netherlands
Boarding
Wellbeing
UK & Europe
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One view
Day and boarding attendance together, ending double entry and system hopping
Duplicated data entry between two separate systems was eliminated by unifying day and boarding attendance in one platform, lifting engagement across academic and residential teams.
Cheshire Academy
Director of Residential Life
Connecticut
Attendance
Boarding
North America
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Instant visibility
Of who is on or off campus, replacing a paper logbook and phone calls
Paper-based boarding logs across six dormitories gave way to a single digital platform, giving staff real-time visibility of 200 boarders and eliminating manual sign-in sheets entirely.
All Souls St Gabriels
Business Manager
Queensland, Australia
Boarding
Emergency Management
Asia Pacific
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Digital approvals
Leave now approved online, replacing a paper process that took up to 48 hours
Paper-based leave requests that once took up to 48 hours to approve, and looked unprofessional to parents, now clear in a fraction of the time through a digital workflow.
Branksome Hall Asia
Head of Boarding
South Korea
Boarding
Asia Pacific
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40 hours
Admin hours saved every week
Manual, paper-based tracking of students gave way to a single digital platform, bringing real-time visibility and far less admin.
Phillips Exeter Academy
Student Systems Analyst
Exeter, NH
Boarding
Attendance
North America
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20 hours
Admin hours saved every week
An assistant head of school was losing 15-20 extra hours a month reconciling attendance in a system not built for the job, time she got back after switching platforms.
University School of Nashville
Assistant Head of School for Student Affairs
Nashville, Tennessee
Attendance
North America
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Real time
Wellbeing checks, replacing a twice-yearly survey
Wellbeing survey participation rose from 70% to 80%, with 81% of students actively engaging in personal goal-setting, after moving check-ins onto a digital platform.
Merchiston Castle School
Assistant Head (Pupil Support)
United Kingdom
Wellbeing
UK & Europe
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Reactive to proactive
Repeated negative mood checks auto-flag to counsellors
Disconnected manual processes for tracking students and managing leave were replaced with a single digital workflow, cutting admin time and improving safety oversight.
Saint Michael's College
Deputy Principal Pastoral
Adelaide, Australia
Wellbeing
Attendance
Asia Pacific
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Paper to digital
Tick sheets and sign-out books replaced, easing admin and errors
What used to be tracked across paper forms and spreadsheets is now managed in one place, giving staff faster, more reliable visibility into student movements.
Berkhamsted School
Head of Economics and Business
Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, UK
Attendance
UK & Europe
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Real time
Student location tracking, replacing iSAMS gaps and juggled platforms
Scattered paper records and spreadsheets were replaced with one centralised system, giving staff instant visibility into student whereabouts and wellbeing.
Eerde International Boarding School
Boarding Staff
Netherlands
Boarding
UK & Europe
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Replaced paper records
Eton knows where pupils are and where they're expected to be
What used to be tracked across paper forms and spreadsheets is now managed in one place, giving staff faster, more reliable visibility into student movements.
Eton College
Head of IT Systems
Berkshire, England
Emergency Management
Boarding
UK & Europe
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Replaced Excel
One system to manage student life
Scattered paper records and spreadsheets were replaced with one centralised system, giving staff instant visibility into student whereabouts and wellbeing.
Montverde Academy
Dean of Students
Montverde, Florida
Boarding
North America
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Divide closed
Weekend events are now open to boarders and day students equally, and day students went from none to joining every weekend
Manual, paper-based tracking of students gave way to a single digital platform, bringing real-time visibility and far less admin.
Stuart Hall School
Dean of Students & Campus Life
Staunton, Virginia
Attendance
Boarding
North America
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Verified
Student whereabouts checked against check-in data, not just their word
Scattered paper records and spreadsheets were replaced with one centralised system, giving staff instant visibility into student whereabouts and wellbeing.
Saint John's Prep
Director of Resident Life
Collegeville, Minnesota
Boarding
Wellbeing
North America
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90 seconds
To account for every student in an accreditation drill
Staff traded slow, manual sign-in and leave processes for a digital system that gives real-time visibility and frees up time for student care.
Northwood School
Assistant Head for School Life
Lake Placid, New York.
Emergency Management
Boarding
North America
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Self-approvals flagged
Alerts when a student approves their own leave, ending email back and forth
Manual, paper-based tracking of students gave way to a single digital platform, bringing real-time visibility and far less admin.
Dulwich International High School (DHSZ)
Head of Boarding and Life Skills Teacher
Suzhou, China
Boarding
Attendance
Asia Pacific
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One place
Leave requests, approvals and parent updates, replacing email chains
Manual, paper-based tracking of students gave way to a single digital platform, bringing real-time visibility and far less admin.
Cranbrook School
Director of Boarding
New South Wales, Australia
Boarding
Emergency Management
Asia Pacific
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Instant
Location updates by any adult on duty
Staff traded slow, manual sign-in and leave processes for a digital system that gives real-time visibility and frees up time for student care.
Wyoming Seminary
Director of Residential Life
PA, United States
Boarding
North America
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3-4 hrs/week
Saved on weekend leave processing
A matron who once spent 3-4 hours a week manually processing weekend leave requests reclaimed that time after switching to a digital system.
Whangarei Boys High School
Director of Boarding
Whangarei, New Zealand
Boarding
Asia Pacific
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Paper to digital
Weekend leave and travel forms, now a simple, verified process
What used to be tracked across paper forms and spreadsheets is now managed in one place, giving staff faster, more reliable visibility into student movements.
Western Reserve Academy
Director of Information and Education Technology
OH, United States
Boarding
North America
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Paper to digital
Cumbersome, decentralised accountability paperwork replaced
Disconnected manual processes for tracking students and managing leave were replaced with a single digital workflow, cutting admin time and improving safety oversight.
Virginia Episcopal School
Dean of Students
VA, United States
Boarding
North America
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One a day
Weekend parent calls, down from 10-15 a day
Manual, paper-based tracking of students gave way to a single digital platform, bringing real-time visibility and far less admin.
Toorak College
Head of Boarding
Mount Eliza, VIC, Australia
Boarding
Asia Pacific
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No paper
Blue sign-out cards replaced by a full record of every check-in and sign-out
Staff traded slow, manual sign-in and leave processes for a digital system that gives real-time visibility and frees up time for student care.
Thomas Jefferson School
Director of Diversity & Student Affairs
MO, United States
Wellbeing
Boarding
North America
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Instant
Parent approval of overnight leave, ending lost paper forms
Disconnected manual processes for tracking students and managing leave were replaced with a single digital workflow, cutting admin time and improving safety oversight.
The Hockaday School
Director of Residential Live
Dallas, TX, United States
Boarding
North America
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IP check
Flags false leave approvals before they go through
Staff traded slow, manual sign-in and leave processes for a digital system that gives real-time visibility and frees up time for student care.
St. Scholastica's College
Head of Boarding
Glebe, Sydney, Australia
Boarding
Asia Pacific
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Hours saved
each week on leave and email traffic, freeing staff to be with students
Disconnected manual processes for tracking students and managing leave were replaced with a single digital workflow, cutting admin time and improving safety oversight.
St Joseph's College, Hunters Hill
Year 12 Boarding Coordinator
Sydney, NSW, Australia
Boarding
Asia Pacific
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Clipboards to digital
Boarding house folders replaced with lighter-touch checks
Scattered paper records and spreadsheets were replaced with one centralised system, giving staff instant visibility into student whereabouts and wellbeing.
St George's School
Director of Boarding
Herts, United Kingdom
Boarding
UK & Europe
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More face time
With students, as printed spreadsheets and email chains go
Manual, paper-based tracking of students gave way to a single digital platform, bringing real-time visibility and far less admin.
St Cuthbert's College
Assistant Director of Boarding
Auckland, New Zealand
Boarding
Asia Pacific
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3+
Platforms consolidated, so the team is on the same page and surprises drop
Staff traded slow, manual sign-in and leave processes for a digital system that gives real-time visibility and frees up time for student care.
St Anne's Belfield School
Director of Residential Life
VA, United States
Boarding
North America
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No paper
Weekend leave handled without paperwork, saving admin time
Disconnected manual processes for tracking students and managing leave were replaced with a single digital workflow, cutting admin time and improving safety oversight.
New England Girls School
Deputy Director of Boarding
NSW, Australia
Boarding
Asia Pacific
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Real time
Sign-outs visible through kiosks, giving parents peace of mind
Staff traded slow, manual sign-in and leave processes for a digital system that gives real-time visibility and frees up time for student care.
Foxcroft Academy
Director of Residential Life
ME, United States
Boarding
North America
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10 min
Prom check-in, down from 45 minutes
Disconnected manual processes for tracking students and managing leave were replaced with a single digital workflow, cutting admin time and improving safety oversight.
Episcopal High School
Associate Dean of Students
Alexandria, Virginia
Boarding
Attendance
North America
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Paperless
House sign-in and out via kiosks, synced to the MIS
Staff traded slow, manual sign-in and leave processes for a digital system that gives real-time visibility and frees up time for student care.
Bryanston School
Director of Technology
Blandford, United Kingdom
Boarding
UK & Europe
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Lighter load
Daily whereabouts and leave tracking, taking the information burden off staff
User adoption reached 80% almost immediately after rollout and climbed further within six months, with minimal disruption to how the team worked day to day.
Blue Ridge School
Residence Life Coordinator
VA, United States
Boarding
Attendance
North America
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Before crisis
Behaviour patterns spotted early so staff can step in
Disconnected manual processes for tracking students and managing leave were replaced with a single digital workflow, cutting admin time and improving safety oversight.
Ballarat Clarendon College
Head of Boarding
Vic, Australia
Boarding
Wellbeing
Asia Pacific
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A few taps
To sign a boarder out, with records instantly centralised
Boarding staff went from digging through loose paper files to find a student's whereabouts to instant, centralised digital records, closing a serious health-and-safety gap.
Auckland Grammar School
Director of Boarding
Auckland, New Zealand
Boarding
Asia Pacific
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Paper to digital
Leave records and team communication improved substantially
Scattered paper records and spreadsheets were replaced with one centralised system, giving staff instant visibility into student whereabouts and wellbeing.
Ascham School
Head of Boarding
Edgecliff, NSW, Australia
Boarding
Asia Pacific
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