An outdoor school sign can be viewed as a valuable tool that not only represents the institution, but, can also serve as an outreach tool. An outdoor school sign can serve as a medium for information to the local community. Test dates, dances, plays, and graduation can be included in the board. An outdoor school sign informs the community of open houses and fund raiser events. These cost effective reader boards can be changed inside without going out in the rain or snow to change the message. An outdoor school sign has low to no maintance. No bulbs ever need changed.