Best Practices in School Staff Name Tag Designs

Name Tag Pros • October 16, 2022

With an increased focus on school safety, it seems like a great time to talk about school staff name badges. They are helpful for increasing both security and professionalism. Parents and other visitors can quickly recognize staff members. They become familiar with the school staff and know who to address questions to while on campus. For security purposes, name badges help ensure those on campus are authorized to be there. If someone doesn’t have proper identification, school officials can easily identify them and address the situation. Here is a brief rundown of school staff name tags.

School Name Tag Styles

School name tag designs


Engraved School Staff Name Tags

Engraved name badges offer a high-quality and professional look. School administrators can choose from a plethora of color schemes. The school’s logo or mascot can be featured on the name tags. Both plastic and metal engraved name tags are durable and affordable. This is a great option for staff members’ names, the school’s name and address, and any other information you may want to include, such as the official positions or responsibilities of the staff member.


Reusable Name Tags

If you prioritize sustainability, consider reusable name badges. Since they are reusable, if a staff member retires or transfers to another school, their name can be removed. Then, it can be used for new staff. You can print your own insert labels using a standard printer. Once the names are printed, place them inside the display window. You could also make matching reusable name badges for use just with visitors. A chalkboard reusable name tag would be a great and fitting option.


Photo Id Name Badges

If you want to step up security measures at your school, photo ID name tags are a great idea. When used in a school setting, it’s easier to ensure those wearing them are the ones shown on the ID. Without the photo, your school risks intruders entering the campus unnoticed. It is also easy to adapt ID tags so that staff members and students are clearly marked. 


School Name Tag Fasteners


After you choose the type of name tag you want to use for staff and students, you’ll need to choose a fastener. There are a few options when it comes to fasteners too.


Magnetic Backings

Magnetic fasteners are one of the most popular options. The magnets hold tightly, and they are easily fastened to clothing. Many people prefer magnetic backing because it doesn’t damage the clothing by poking holes in them. 


Pin Backings

Pin backings are the traditional way for name tags to fasten to clothing. The name tags hold securely to the clothing, and the name badge is nicely displayed. A clutch backing uses two pins with clutches that hold the name tag in place.


Bull Dog Clips

A bulldog clip is used for photo ID name tags. It has a swivel clip that mounts to the badge, then clips to clothing.


The Lanyard

Lanyards come in a variety of colors, so they can be matched to your school colors if you’d like. The lanyard attaches to the name tag, and it is worn around the neck. 


Let Name Tag Pros Help with Your School Staff Name Tags

At Name Tag Pros, we’ve been doing this for a long time. You can count on our experience and expertise. Our team of professionals is ready to help you design the perfect staff name badges for your school’s setting. Call us today, and let’s talk about what you need. 



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