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Welcome to Yearbooks Made...

Easy, Simple, & Affordable

Every school, organization, team, or group has a story to tell. Let us help you tell your story in the form of a yearbook or memory/team/event book. Schoolhouse Connections offers yearbook printing solutions for organizations of all sizes who are looking to tell their story and remember it for years to come. We make the yearbook experience easy, simple, & affordable. Contact us today to learn more or get a quote.   

Making the Yearbook Experience EASY

Based upon your needs & budget, we provide EASY to USE Page Creation solutions to make stunning yearbook pages, & no design skills are required. If you are a pro and prefer to use your own software, you can submit your pages using our PDF specfications as well. Our software includes hundreds of pre-designed layouts, fonts, & elements to make your yearbook pages look amazing. Questions on the process - no worry - we also help your team by providing both training & support through the creation process! See below to learn more about creation solutions.

Making the Yearbook Experience SIMPLE

One deadline for all your yearbook pages makes our process SIMPLE since you no longer have to rush to submit some or half of your pages early! Since all pages are submitted at one time, you also get to choose your own page sumission date, & we will let you know your delivery week. We can usually print & ship your book in less than a month.  Also, since we accept PSPA Formatted Yearbook Portrait CDs, you don't have to change school picture companies - just let them know early you need a PSPA Formatted Yearbook Portrait CD.  See below for more info.

Making the Yearbook Experience AFFORDABLE

Since we offer you simple, affordable pricing (free ground shipping too) for our yearbooks in writing before you ever start, you can manage your book specifications & adjust the number of pages, quantity, & printing options anytime. Choose your own delivery date & only pay for what you need! We won’t ask you for a deposit up front, so you can get started on your yearbook right away. You won’t have to pay anything until you sign off your yearbooks to proof & print. Would you believe our invoices match our proposals, & we never blindside you with special service or art fees?                       

Upcoming Fall Yearbook Workshops

Take time to join us for a FREE half-day local yearbook workshop we are scheduling in our local area of the Rio Grande Valley. Need more info, click on area below:

We know that our dates below are not available for everyone, this is why we offer fre on-site or on-line sessions where we can meet to discuss your project, plans, creation, budget, sales, marketing of your yearbook. We just need to know when you are available and how much time you have so we can sddres your needs. Want a Saturday Session? No problem...provide us with enough notice and we can see if we can comply - No Cost.

HAMPTON INN - 10 West Expressway US 83 - Boardroom
Between McColl & 2nd St (Frontage) - Hotel: 956-661-1100
Advisers Only-RSVP by Monday - Sept 25 Register Here
AM Session: 8:30 - 11:30am: New Yearbook Advisers
PM Session: 12:30 - 3:30pm: Veteran Advisers
* Discuss Planning Pages & Photos 
* Discuss School Portrait Companies & PSPA Portrait CD
* Discuss Page Creation: Software Options
* Discuss Sales: Yearbook & Recognition Ads/Sponsors
* Discuss Full Service EZ Layout Service & Proof Option
3 Hr Certificate given for Managing School Publication
Register Here: Provide Location, Session, Name, School

MARRIOT COURTYARD- 13955 N Expressway 77/83
Between Morrison & Ruben Torres - Hotel: 956-350-4600
Advisers Only-RSVP by Wed - Sept 27 Register Here
○ AM Session: 8:30 - 11:30am: New Yearbook Advisers
○ PM Session: 12:30 - 3:30pm: Veteran Advisers
* Discuss Planning Pages & Photos
* Discuss School Portrait Companies & PSPA Portrait CD
* Discuss Page Creation: Software Options
* Discuss Sales: Yearbook & Recognition Ads/Sponsors
* Discuss Full Service EZ Layout Service & Proof Option
3 Hr Certificate given for Managing School Publication
Register Here: Provide Location, Session, Name, School

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Soft Cover Yearbook 

INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
- 8.5"x11" or 9"x12" paper size
-Print on All-Color Gloss Paper
-Binding: saddle stitched/staple 
-School Designed Full-Color Cvr
-Min 16 pages (16 printed sides)
-Can increase in 4 pg increments
-PUR Binding Optional for 50+bks
-Proof for approval Optional
-Avg Cycle: 3 weeks print/ship
-Minimum Quantity: 25 copies 
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Hard Cover Yearbooks

INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
- 8.5"x11" or 9"x12" paper size
-Print on All-Color Gloss Paper
-Binding: PUR binding or Sewn  
-School Designed Full-Color Cvr
-Cover: Laminated & Thick Board
-Min 32 pages (32 printed sides)
-Can increase in 4 pg increments 
-Proof for approval Optional
-Avg Cycle: 3-6 weeks print/ship
-Minimum Quantity: 50 copies
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Yearbook Supplements

INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
- 8.5"x11" or 9"x12" paper size
-Great for Programs + Coverage
-Print on All-Color Gloss Paper
-Binding: saddle stitched/staple
-Self Cover - Page 1 is Cover  
-Min 8 pages (8 printed sides)
-Can increase in 4 pg increments
-Optional preapplied tape strip
-Avg Cycle: 3 weeks print/ship
-Minimum Quantity: 25 copies
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Full-Color Posters

INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
-Heavy 10 pt. Gloss Cover Stock 
-Print Optional On Back Side
-Back can be in Color or BW 
-Size: 18" x 12" @ 300DPI
-3 week print/ship cycle
-You provide JPEG, TIFF, PDF
-Full Bleed at 18.25"x12.25" 
-Design Services @ Option Fee  
-Minimum Quantity: 25 copies
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Have you considered a book for:

With our low minimum quantities, quick production time, user-friendly software, & affordable rates, could a memory book be possible for your...

Grade

Grade Level Book

Consider getting your grade level sponsors/teachers together to create a one-of-a-kind grade level memory book that includes photos of all student grade level events as well as recognition ads. Great for 5th Grade, 8th Grade, or 12th Grade Books where no yearbook is available on campus or when you want special coverage for your grade.

Group

Group/Event Books

Consider large groups or clubs on/off campus for their own memory book:
- Student Council
- CTE, NHS or JNHS
- PTA/PTO
- Scouts/Church/Camp
- Theater
- Reunions (School)
- Weddings
- Church Directories
- Military Service Books
- Corporate/Business

Team

Team/JROTC/Band

Consider contacting your organization or team booster families to help create:
- Athletic Books
- Team Books
- Sports Programs
- Marching Band Books
- Mariachi/Music/Choir Book
- JROTC Books
- Little or Summer League
- Dance Team
- Cheer Team
- And More!

Class

Homeroom Book

If you are a teacher wanting to create a publication of a project/work created by your homerook or class, consider a homeroom book. Our minimum order will be 25 copies & you book can include full color pictures, student work, art, and more! Include your students in the creation process and this can be a great example of an outcome-based project.

Yearbook Page Creation Software Provided by Publishers

Based upon your needs, we will review the best solution for you and provide you key support on how to create & manage your yearbook using the publishing software appropriate for you. If you have your own software such as Adobe InDesign or Photoshop, you can submit your pages via PDF SUBMISSION by following our PDF design specifications developed by our publishers.

Newly Released
Pictavo 2017-18

-100% Web Based
-Multi Platform: Mac, PCs, Tablets
-Most Advanced Editing Tools
-Project/Calendar Tools
-Smartphone App to Upload Pics
-Art Library/Themes(HS Catalog)
-Art Library/Themes(K-5 Catalog)
-Great for Class/Collaboration
-Practice Pages Included
-Snippets Included in Pg Design
-Web Store Available For Sales
-E-Yearbook Option Available
-Year In Review Pages
-Avg 4-6 Week Cycle
OVERVIEW VIDEO LINK

LumaPix Yearbook Fusion Online

-100% Web Based
-Platform: Mac, PCs, Chromebook
-Basic to Advanced Editing
-Modern, East to Use Interface
-Easily Collect Pics from Others
-Auto Collage Creator
-Simple Darg/Drop to Move Pgs
-Predesigned Templates/Looks
-Extensive Library of Backgrounds
-Web Store Available For Sales
-E-book-ForeverConnected App
-Year In Review Pages
-EZ LAYOUT SERVICES AVAILABLE
-Avg 3 Week Cycle After Approval
OVERVIEW VIDEO LINK

Entourage's
EdOnline 7.0

-100% Web Based
-Multi Platform: Mac & PCs
-Basic to Advanced Editing
-Auto Collage Creator
-Predesigned Templates For Help 
-Extensive Library of Covers/Pgs 
-Online Text Help & Videos
-Smartphone App to Upload Pics
-Digital Yrbk Included via App
-Can Sell & Design Ads Online
-Web Store Available For Sales
-Year In Review Pages
-EZ LAYOUT SERVICES AVAILABLE
-Avg 3 Week Cycle After Approval
OVERVIEW VIDEO LINK

Pixami Online Yearbook Pro

-100% Web Based
-Multi Platform: Mac, PCs, Tablets
-Basic to Advanced Editing
-Auto Collage Creator
-Step By Step Workflow  
-Predesigned Templates & Art
-Very Short Learning Curve
-Library of Covers/Pgs (CATALOG)
-Can Upload Facebook Photos
-Web Store Available For Sales
-E-book-ForeverConnected App
-Year In Review Pgs 
-EZ LAYOUT SERVICES AVAILABLE
-Avg 3 Week Cycle After Approval
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Rio Grande Valley Portait Companies

Most reputable portrait companies do offer/provide schools the option of ordering a PSPA (Professional School Photographers Association) CD/DVD for their school yearbook production process. This disc contains a TXT file with names of all students and teachers on campus as well as their school portrait file name. It is used in the yearbook creation process to automatically flow all images on your yearbook portrait pages with the click of a few buttons!

Companies listed below have provided PSPA Yearbook Portrait CDs for Yearbook Production to schools in the Rio Grande Valley. Feel free to contact them to see if they can service your  school portrait needs at your campus. 

-Adrian's Photo: Adrian Rodriguez - 956-215-7033 
-Alamo Photo Center: Trini Rocha - 956-787-1831
-Color Portraits of Texas: Trudy Little - 956-648-4911
-Strawbridge Studios: Art Marquez - 800-299-1626 
-Texas Photo Solutions: Peggy Trom - 956-686-6232
-Trevino Digital Photo: Joe Trevino - 956-783-5274

Most common mages include: Fall Portraits, Spring Portraits, Cap & Gown Portraits, Sports Photography, Christmas/Santa Photos, etc. 


Here are a couple of notes you must be aware of:

*Notify your portrait company immediately and weeks before your photo shoot data and let them know you will be needing a PSPA Portrait CD/DVD for Yearbook Production
*Let them know you will need the images saved in the Large format size as per PSPA guidelines (sometimes called the "SENIOR or LARGE" size or 640 x 800 pixels in 300dpi at .8 aspect ratio)
*Let them know you would like to have your PSPA Disc AFTER retakes so all images photographed in first and second shoot are on the DISC.
*Set up your retake date as soon as possible after your first portrait shoot date to make sure your portrait disc can be provided to you as soon as possible.
*For more information about the PSPA Guidelines in PDF format, you can visit the Professional School & Sports Photographers International Site for more info or review the PSPA Guidelines in PDF format by clicking here 

Basic Yearbook Info

When it comes to pages, copies, timelines, costs, & more, what do I need to know?

When it comes to books, the standard minimum we will print is 50 books, but on some occasions, we can also produce as low as 25 books for homeroom books or club/team/event books.  Our minimum size is 16 pages for a soft/paper cover with saddle stitch binding & 32 pages for a hard cover with PUR binding. You can add pages in increments of 4 pages or printed panels, so you can go from 16-20-24-28, etc or 32-36-40-44, etc. 

It is never too late to start a project/job. We have schools starting as late as Spring Break (March) and receive the books at start of May! The question you must ask yourself is, "WHEN DO I WANT TO RECEIVE MY ORDER & DO I HAVE ALL THE PHOTOS & FUNDS FOR THE PROJECT/JOB?" You must also decide if you require a printed proof (2 weeks) before we start production on the final project.

For soft/paper cover orders, we usualy need about 3-4 weeks to print & ship via UPS/FED EX ground on projects across the continental US after cover & page proofs are approved. For hard cover or large page count orders, we may need an additional week or two based upon the season. We will let you know via any written quote we provide you. You can submit an order with payment after proof is approved as late as May 1 & receive it May 28 or sooner in some cases. 

We do provide written quotes for all our projects that must be accepted and approved in writing by the school/customer. We will not produce a book without an agreement in writing. Our terms are simple. When we work wth a public/private/charter school system and their club/personnel/teams, we require 50% deposit upon the submission of book for proof(if applicable) or production. Remaining balance is due upon the delivery of the project/publication. Our terms are Net-10 days, & we do accept school purchase orders. We do provide Vendor Info(W9/CIQ) /Insurance Requirements for School Districts if needed. For other private or small groups, we do accept VISA/MC payments for the full price upon the submission of the project for printing. Contact us for more details.

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ABOUT US - SCHOOLHOUSE CONNECTIONS

Schoolhouse Connections was started by a respected 25+ year yearbook specialist & education consultant, Victor Hugo Valenzuela, who has consulted & printed over 1100 different school yearbooks across South Texas. The aim of Schoolhouse Connections is to help provide schools a simple, yet effective & powerful yearbook publishing services that are both affordable & easy to use. Schoolhouse Connections has one simple goal in mind: Bring back the fun to yearbook by providing schools one yearbook page deadline & one simple invoice so schools can concentrate on the planning, creation, submission, & sale of their school yearbook. No surprises... just quality printing & technology, favorable billing, outstanding service, & proven results that make a difference! Ask yourself if you are ready for such a partnership with a service provider whose commitment to excellence & experience is unmatched by anyone in South Texas.

Victor Hugo Valenzuela

Miriam Valenzuela

Yearbook Printing Services

As you can see, our commitment to the yearbook experience is unmatched! Let us help your team/school/organization tell their story... We make the process for everyone Easy, Simple, & Affordable! Learn more...

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DISC & TEAM
Behavioral Assessments

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K-8 Solutions
Mentoring Minds

Total Motivation Series addresses 100% of the TEKS for Math, Science, Reading, & Writing with a flexible print+online resource Itsupports multilingual classrooms by providing instructional access to all students. Learn more...

CONTACT US

Have a question? Registering for a workshop? Want to know more? Need a quote? Enter your questions and comments below as well as the name of your school/organization. If you are interested in our yearbook services, list your existing specifications for your current yearbook if you require a quote. List your current # of pages, # of copies, hard or soft cover, and when you need your yearbook to arrive. Please be sure to include information as to how you create/submit your yearbook (software/publisher/websites) & also let us know how much you want to charge for your yearbook. We hope to get back to you within ONE business day. Be Blessed!

Mailing Address

Schoolhouse Connections
2112 West University - PMB#901
Edinburg, TX 78541

Contact Us

MyYearbookSolution@Gmail.com
Phone/Text: 956-222-5490           E-Fax: 210-587-2471