School Banners
Custom school banners for every team, event, and campus
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School banners should look as big as the moment. We make custom school banners for gyms, fences, entrances, lobbies, and game day, and schools are all we do. We're school specialists, not a general print shop. That means we know your season, your spaces, and your deadlines. Pick 13, 15, or 18 oz vinyl, or mesh for fences and wind. Choose a stock size or ask for any custom size. Upload your artwork or let our designers build it. Every team, every event, every campus: bold, full color, and made in the USA.
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Vinyl sports banners
Hang your colors where the crowd looks first. Vinyl sports banners put team names, mascots, and schedules on gym walls, stadium fences, and concourses. Full color, sharp detail, and grommets ready to hang. Built for every sport on your calendar.
Senior night banners
Give your seniors a moment they'll photograph forever. Senior night banners carry names, numbers, and portraits in bold full color. Hang one on the fence, line the gym, or set up a photo wall at the entrance. Honor the whole class.
Game day fence banners
Turn plain chain-link into home-field advantage. Game day fence banners line the stadium, the dugout, and the gate with school pride. Choose mesh where the wind blows hard, or vinyl for bold, solid color. Tie off and you're game-ready.
School sponsor banners
Thank the businesses that keep your programs running. School sponsor banners give local partners a clean, professional spot on the fence or in the gym. Match their logos to your school colors and show supporters their investment is seen.
Lobby retractable banners
Make a strong first impression at the front door. Lobby retractable banners stand tall beside the trophy case, the check-in table, or the stage. They pull up in seconds and roll away when the event ends. Great for open houses and tryouts.
Open house wayfinding signs
Guide every family from the parking lot to the classroom. Open house wayfinding signs point the way to check-in, the main entrance, and every room in between. Clear arrows, school colors, and zero confusion on your busiest night.
Graduation banners
Celebrate the class that made it. Graduation banners frame the stage, welcome families, and set the backdrop for every photo. Our graduation banner guide covers where to hang them, what to put on them, and how to plan the ceremony.
School fundraiser yard signs
Put your fundraiser on every corner. School fundraiser yard signs spread the word for booster drives, spirit nights, and car washes. Each sign is 18×24 in, sold in packs of 8 to 48. Each sign in a pack can carry a different name and number — upload your artwork, then email the name and number for each sign to sales@schoolsignsfast.com.
School banner products
Custom school vinyl banners
Our core banner. Choose 13, 15, or 18 oz vinyl in seven stock sizes, printed in full color with grommets in every corner. Indoors or out.
Mesh fence banners
Wind passes through, your message stays put. The best choice for fences, stadiums, and high-wind spots.
Retractable banner stand
A tall, portable display for lobbies, check-in tables, and stages. Set it up in seconds. Store it in a closet.
A-frame signs
Welcome visitors, point to parking, and direct traffic at the gate. Fold it flat when the event is over.
School yard signs
18×24 in yard signs in packs of 8 to 48. Each sign in a pack can carry a different name and number — upload your artwork, then email the name and number for each sign to sales@schoolsignsfast.com. Made for spirit weeks, fundraisers, and senior yards.
School banners by sport
- Football banners: Friday night lights, stadium fences, and the gate.
- Basketball banners: Gym walls, bleachers, and the lobby.
- Baseball banners: Dugouts, outfield fences, and the backstop.
- Softball banners: Fence lines, dugouts, and senior night.
- Soccer banners: Field fences and match-day entrances.
- Volleyball banners: Gym walls and tournament days.
- Track, field and cross country banners: Meets, finish areas, and team tents.
- Wrestling banners: Mat-side walls and dual nights.
- Lacrosse banners: Field fences and game-day gates.
- Cheerleading and dance banners: Competitions, gyms, and pep rallies.
School spirit banners
School spirit banners turn the entrance, the hallways, and the cafeteria into home turf. Hang a "Home of the ___" banner at the main doors, line the halls for spirit week, and dress the commons for homecoming week and rivalry week.
Evergreen or dated? Leave the year off any banner you want to hang again next season. Save the date for a banner built for one week.
Pick the material by how long it stays up. 13 oz vinyl covers a spirit-week run. 15 oz or 18 oz vinyl suits a banner that stays up all year. Mesh handles outdoor fences. Every banner comes with reinforced hems and metal grommets. The corners are reinforced with internal polyester webbing, so they hold when the wind pulls.
Take spirit week into the neighborhood with school yard signs: one spirit design across the pack, or a different name and number on each sign. For more ideas, see our homecoming and spirit week signage ideas and our school spirit signs and banners guide.
Pep rally banners
Pep rally banners set the stage before the band plays a note. Hang one on the gym wall behind the team, give the student section a banner to rally behind, and brand the entrance the team runs through. Big type, few words, school colors. For letter height by viewing distance, see our vinyl sports banners page.
Playoff pep rally coming up? Order as soon as the date is set and leave time to approve your proof. Same-Day Production / Free 3-Day Shipping
Need more ideas? Read our student section banner ideas and playoff spirit banners.
PTA and PTO banners
PTA banners and PTO banners work all year: membership drives, back-to-school night, carnivals and fun runs, teacher appreciation week, book fairs, and fundraiser kickoffs. There's no minimum on banners, so one banner for one event is fine. Using your PTA or PTO logo? Upload it only if your group has the rights to use it.
Paying: credit card at checkout, and a PTA or PTO card works. We don't take purchase orders or net-30.
Yard signs: 18×24 in corrugated plastic, in packs of 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, or 48, one- or two-sided, with stakes included. Each sign in a pack can carry a different name and number, so a teacher appreciation pack can put one teacher's name on every sign. Upload your artwork, then email the name and number for each sign to sales@schoolsignsfast.com. See school fundraiser yard signs and our teacher appreciation yard sign ideas.
Setting up the PTA table? Add one of our lobby retractable banners. Planning the year's spending? Read budgeting for school signage with PTA and booster funds.
School banners at a glance
| Material | Typical outdoor life | Best spot |
|---|---|---|
| 13 oz vinyl | Typically 1–3 years outdoors | Events and seasonal banners |
| 15 oz vinyl | Typically 2–4 years outdoors | Longer displays, available up to 5×20 ft |
| 18 oz vinyl | Typically 3–5+ years outdoors | Premium, heavy-duty, long-term displays |
| Mesh | Typically 2–4 years outdoors | Fences, stadiums, and windy spots |
Want the full breakdown? Read our guide to indoor vs. outdoor school signage materials, or learn how to choose school banners.
School banner sizes
Seven stock sizes cover almost every wall, fence, and stage:
- 3×6 ft
- 3×8 ft
- 4×8 ft
- 5×10 ft
- 5×12 ft
- 5×15 ft
- 5×20 ft
Need something different? We make any custom size. Email sales@schoolsignsfast.com with your dimensions and we'll send pricing. Not sure what fits? Our guide on what size banner your school needs makes it simple.
How to hang school banners
Every banner arrives ready to hang. You get grommets (metal-ringed holes about 3/8" wide) in all 4 corners and about every 24–36" along the edges. Run a tie through every grommet, not just the corners, and pull the banner snug so it doesn't flap.
Hanging on a fence or anywhere the wind picks up? Choose mesh. It lets air pass through, so it puts less strain on the fence and the banner.
Before you hang, check with your school or district facilities team. They'll know where banners are allowed. For a step-by-step walkthrough, see how to hang school fence banners.
How ordering works: UPLOAD. PRINT. DELIVERED!
- Upload or we design. Send your finished artwork on our upload artwork page. No artwork? Our designers build it for $9.99, credited toward your order.
- Approve your proof. You see your banner before we print it. Colors, logo, spelling: all confirmed by you.
- We print and ship. Same-Day Production / Free 3-Day Shipping
Designing it yourself? Start with our tips on how to design a school banner.
Why schools choose School Signs Fast
- School specialists. We're not a general print shop. Schools, teams, and campuses are all we do.
- Speed you can plan around. Same-Day Production / Free 3-Day Shipping
- Upload or we design. Bring your own artwork, or get design help for $9.99, credited toward your order.
- Made in the USA. Every banner is made and produced here.
- Satisfaction guaranteed. If there's a problem, we fix it and ship new signs.
- 4,751 reviews, 4.9 rating.
Questions first? Visit our FAQ or contact us.
School banner FAQs
What materials are school banners made from?
Choose 13 oz, 15 oz, or 18 oz vinyl, or mesh. 13 oz works well for events and seasonal banners. 15 oz is heavier for longer displays. 18 oz is our premium heavy-duty upgrade. Mesh is the best choice for fences and high-wind areas. Every banner prints one side in full color.
What size school banner should we order?
Choose from seven stock sizes at checkout: 3×6, 3×8, 4×8, 5×10, 5×12, 5×15, and 5×20 ft. Need a different size? We make any custom size. Email sales@schoolsignsfast.com with your dimensions for pricing.
How do we hang a school banner?
Every banner has grommets, about 3/8" holes, in all 4 corners and about every 24–36" along the edges. Tie off every grommet and pull the banner snug. For fences and windy spots, choose mesh so air can pass through.
How long do school banners last outdoors?
Our banner materials are built for outdoor use, but lifespan depends on sun exposure, wind, weather, and how the banner is installed. 13 oz Vinyl: Typically 1–3 years outdoors. Great for everyday banners, events, and seasonal signage. 15 oz Vinyl: Typically 2–4 years outdoors. A heavier, more durable option for longer-term displays. 18 oz Vinyl: Typically 3–5+ years outdoors. Our toughest vinyl option for demanding, long-term outdoor use. Mesh Vinyl: Typically 2–4 years outdoors. Designed to allow wind to pass through, making it ideal for fences, stadiums, and windy locations. For the longest life, keep banners properly tensioned and securely installed.
Can you match our school colors and logo?
Yes. Upload your own artwork with your colors and logo, or our designers can build your banner for $9.99, credited toward your order. Either way, you approve a proof before we print.
Do we need permission to hang a banner?
Check with your school or district facilities team before you hang. They know which walls, fences, and entrances are approved for banners and how they should be secured.
How fast will our banners arrive?
Same-Day Production / Free 3-Day Shipping. If there's a problem, we fix it and ship new signs.
What should a school spirit banner say?
Keep it simple: your school name or mascot, one short line, and your school colors. Leave the year off so you can hang it again. Upload your artwork, or our designers build it for $9.99, credited toward your order.
What banners work best for a pep rally?
Large vinyl banners for the gym wall and the student section. Use big type and few words so they read across the gym. Order early so production and shipping fit before the rally: Same-Day Production / Free 3-Day Shipping
Can our PTA or PTO order just one banner?
Yes. There's no minimum on banners, so a single banner is fine. Pay by credit card at checkout; a PTA or PTO card works. We don't take purchase orders.
Ready to order school banners?
Upload your artwork or let us design it. We'll handle the rest.
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