Clinton School District

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Industry
K–12
Enrollment
3400
Region
Midwest

Clinton School District

School/District Logo
Industry
K–12
Enrollment
3400
Region
Midwest
Profile
Profile

A District Ready for a Digital Transformation

Clinton School District, a rural, mid-sized district serving 2,000 K-12 students an hour south of Kansas City, believed technology should make education more efficient—not more frustrating. However, managing student and staff access to digital tools was anything but simple. For administrators like Megan, keeping up with roster updates and ensuring seamless logins was a constant challenge. Without the right systems in place, the district faced daily struggles with inefficiencies, errors, and a lack of reliable support.

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Challenge
Challenge

The Hidden Cost of Inefficient Systems

The district’s outdated system required manual data entry for every roster update, making mistakes inevitable. A single error could force the IT team to redo hours of work, creating unnecessary stress and delays. Troubleshooting was equally frustrating—without clear guidance, administrators were left to figure things out on their own. Clinton School District needed a solution that would eliminate these inefficiencies, ensure reliable access for students and staff, and provide much-needed support for administrators.

Solution
Solution

The Right Tools and the Right Support

ClassLink transformed the district’s approach to digital access. Roster Server eliminated manual data entry, seamlessly syncing student and staff information to prevent errors and wasted time. LaunchPad introduced a simple, secure single sign-on experience, allowing students and staff to log in once and access all their resources without juggling multiple passwords. Beyond the technology, what made the biggest impact was ClassLink’s support. With access to the ClassLink Community, Help Center resources, and user groups, Megan and her team finally had a reliable network of experts and peers to turn to for troubleshooting and best practices.

With ClassLink in place, Clinton School District reclaimed countless hours previously lost to roster errors and login frustrations. Administrators no longer had to redo rosters from scratch or troubleshoot problems without a clear solution. Instead of battling technology, they could focus on supporting students and teachers—ensuring digital learning ran smoothly for everyone.

I love ClassLink, truly, truly, truly. And I love sharing it with others. I always say, hands down, best money we've ever spent in education from an administrative level was our money spent on ClassLink.
Megan Gretzinger
Director of Instructional Technology at Clinton School District
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Clinton School District

Missouri
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Support at Every Click: The ClassLink Advantage for School IT Teams

For rural Clinton School District, technology should’ve made life easier—not more frustrating. But before ClassLink, managing student and staff access to digital tools was anything but simple.

Challenge

With an outdated system that required manual data entry, every roster update was a high-stakes gamble. A single mistake could unravel hours of work, forcing the team to redo the entire process. Troubleshooting was just as painful—if something wasn’t working, there was little guidance, leaving IT staff to figure things out on their own. The district needed a solution that would automate rostering, simplify single sign-on (SSO), and provide administrators with access to expert support and a community of peers.

Solution

ClassLink transformed the way Clinton School District managed digital access. With Roster Server, the days of manual data entry and error-induced meltdowns were over. The system seamlessly pulled in student and staff data, ensuring that everyone had the right access without the constant risk of human error. LaunchPad simplified SSO, allowing students and staff to log in once and access everything they needed. But what truly set ClassLink apart for Megan and her team was the support. The ClassLink Community, Help Center articles, and user groups provided immediate answers and real-world advice. Whether troubleshooting an issue or learning best practices from other districts, administrators finally had a network of support they could rely on.

Results

With ClassLink, Clinton School District reclaimed hours of lost time. No more redoing rosters from scratch, no more frantic troubleshooting with no clear path forward. Administrators now have the tools, automation, and support they need to keep digital learning running smoothly. Instead of tears of frustration, Megan and her team can finally focus on what matters—helping students and teachers succeed.

“I love ClassLink, truly, truly, truly. And I love sharing it with others. I always say, hands down, best money we've ever spent in education from an administrative level was our money spent on ClassLink.”

Megan Gretzinger
Clinton School District