# K-12 Schools

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## Securely organize and share your school’s media

PhotoCircle is a private, school-controlled platform for sharing photos and videos. Collect classroom moments, school events, sports, and activities in one organized space with clear permissions for who can upload, who can view, and how content is shared.

Available on [App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/photocircle/id517539894 "App Store") [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.circle38.photocircle "Google Play Store") [Web](https://web.photocircleapp.com/ "Web App")

**NDPA** on **SDPC Registry** (16 states)  
**TEC SDPA Provider**

**SOC 2 Type II** certified. **NIST CSF** aligned. Supports compliance with **GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, PIPEDA,** and the **EU AI Act**.

## Simple for School to use

Teachers and staff can upload photos, videos, and documents in seconds from any device. No training required.

## Deeper connection with Families

Share classroom moments, events, and updates in one private space where families can access what matters — organized and secure.

## School-Controlled Sharing

Invite-only sharing, fully managed by the school. Admins control who can access each class, group, or activity, with clear ownership and permissions.

**Elementary, Middle & High Schools**

**Public, Private & Charter Schools**

**Classrooms, Clubs & Activities**

## Helping Schools Share What Matters

**Share Classroom Moments**

Give parents a window into everyday learning. Teachers and staff can share classroom activities, projects, and milestones privately and simply.

**Capture Events & Activities**

Field trips, assemblies, performances, and sports days are captured and shared in one place. No chasing photos afterward. Everything stays organized from the start.

**Centralize Communication**

Bring announcements, events, and important moments together in one private space that is easy for staff to manage and simple for families to access.

**Media for Promotions & Yearbook**

Collect photos and videos throughout the year and keep them organized. Reuse them for newsletters, websites, yearbooks, and enrollment materials.

**Support Clubs, Sports & Programs**

Create separate Circles for teams, clubs, and extracurriculars. Each group has the right access, ownership, and permissions built in.

**Manage Sharing Across Classes**

Organize content by class, grade, school, or campus. Built-in structure keeps everything clear, controlled, and easy to oversee.

## How It Works

Simple to start. Easy to use.

**Create a Circle**

Set up a private Circle for a class, club, team, or school event, creating a secure space for shared content.

**Add and Share Media**

Upload photos, videos, and other media with captions, comments, and reactions to keep everyone aligned.

**Invite Families and Staff**

Easily add members through a shareable link, a scannable QR code, or via a direct invitation within the app.

**Manage from Workspace**

Organize your content, manage role-based access, and configure permissions, branding, and settings.

[Choose Your Plan](#pricing)

### Admin Console — Roles & Permissions

Manage access and content in one place. Assign the right roles to teachers, staff, contributors, and guests while keeping everything controlled and secure.

### Access Across Devices

Use PhotoCircle on phone, tablet, or computer — whatever fits the school day.

### Search & Organization

Easily find photos, videos, and documents, organized by class, event, or activity.

### Canva Integration\*

Quickly use your school’s photos and videos directly in Canva to create newsletters, websites, enrollment materials, or yearbooks.

\* Available on School Core

### From Circle to Slideshow

Turn classroom and school moments into a simple slideshow — ready to share at events, meetings, or with families. No editing skills required.

### Your School’s Branding

Add your school’s logo and colors to create a space that feels official and familiar.

### Announcements & Updates

Share visual announcements in the same place families go for photos. Higher visibility, less missed information.

### Up to 90-Day Deleted Data Recovery

Restore photos, videos, or documents if something is removed by mistake, helping protect important school content.

\*Starter 30-day | Core 90-day

## See How Schools Use PhotoCircle

Read how schools use PhotoCircle to simplify communication and stay organized.

[See more Case Studies](/case-studies/)

-   [How PhotoCircle Helped South Pike County School District Organize Photos and Tell Their Story](/case-studies/how-photocircle-helped-south-pike-county-school-district-organize-photos-and-tell-their-story)

## Security & Compliance

The protection of your data is our highest priority. We are SOC 2, GDPR, and US Data Privacy compliant. Learn more about our security controls in our Trust Center.

[Trust Center](/trust/)

## Choose the Right Plan for Your School Predictable pricing based on school size. Organizational ownership. No surprises.


| Feature | School Starter - starting at $400/year | School Core - starting at $650/year |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited teacher & staff moderator accounts | Included | Included |
| Ad-Free | Included: Ad-free for teachers & staff; Not included: Ads for guest members | Included: Ad-Free for all |
| Media Package | Standard Photos 3.1 MP / Videos 720p | Standard Photos 3.1 MP / Videos 720p; optional upgrade to; High (+$250/year) Photos 12 MP / Videos 1080p |
| 4-Minute Video Clips | Included | Included |
| Custom Branding | Single Branding for All Circles | Configurable per Group |
| Roles & Permissions | Global Configuration for All Circles | Configurable per Group |
| Consent & Guidelines | Single Consent & Guidelines for All Circles | Configurable per Group |
| Deleted Data Recovery | 30-day | 90-day |
| Canva Integration (Web Only) | Not included | Included |
| Archiving | Not included | Included |
| Documents | Included | Included |
| Slideshow (Web Only) | Included | Included |
| Mobile & Web Apps | Included | Included |
| Admin Console | Included | Included |
| Search | Included | Included |
| Updates (Announcements) | Included | Included |
| Groups | Included | Included |
| SSO Enforcement | Included | Included |
| Enterprise SSO (SAML) | Not included | Included |
| Download as Excel | Included | Included |
| Watermark Overlays | Included | Included |
| Domain Enforcement | Included | Included |
| Secondary Groups | Not included | Included |
| Account Ownership | Organization | Organization |


## Not sure which plan fits your organization?

We support K–12 schools, [programs & groups](/programs-groups/), and [nonprofit & community](/nonprofit-community/) — each with different needs.

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