Sumter County School District
Why is Brand Important?
A consistent brand builds recognition, trust, and credibility. It shapes perceptions, influences how the district is viewed in terms of academic excellence, inclusivity, and innovation, and can even impact student enrollment, partnerships, and funding opportunities.
When a brand is consistent in its messaging, visual identity, and tone, it becomes easily recognizable, allowing audiences to form clear associations with its values and offerings. For organizations like school districts, it ensures that every communication, from websites to newsletters, reinforces the district’s mission, culture, and commitment to excellence.
How to Use the Brand Guide
Our district has developed brand guidelines as a strategic step to ensure brand uniformity. When creating print or online marketing materials, please refer to these guidelines, so that together, we can continue to build a stronger, consistent brand presence.
Colors
These are our approved brand colors. Please do not deviate from this color palette.
#000000
Black
- Primary
- Pairs with white text (#FFFFFF)
#1a1a1a
Off Black
- Accent
- Pairs with white text (#ffffff)
#c5942c
Gold
- Secondary
- Pairs with black text (#000000)
#000000
White
- Accent
- Pairs with black text (#000000)
#636363
Gray
- Accent
- Pairs with black text (#000000)
#333333
Dark Gray
- Accent
- Pairs with white text (#FFFFFF)
Fonts and Icon Matrix
These are the fonts used within our brand assets.
Arial Bold
- Font 1 within Smart Sites
- This is a bold font that is used for headings and titles. It can be used at a variety of sizes for visual emphasis.
- Size 36
LOGO Fonts
- Times New Roman Bold
- Georgia Bold
- Cinzel Bold (available in Canva)
- Libre Baskerville Bold (also available in Canva)
Arial
- Font 2 within Smart Sites
- This is a Regular font used for body copy.
- Size 18
Icon Matrix
- Soild Overlap Boxes
- Font Awesome Icon Style is Duotone
- Icons are Duotone Soild