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Oakfield-Alabama Central School District

"Home of the Hornets"

Branding Guide

Why is Brand Important?

A consistent brand builds recognition, trust, and credibility. It shapes perceptions, influences how the district is viewed in terms of academic excellence, inclusivity, and innovation, and can even impact student enrollment, partnerships, and funding opportunities.

When a brand is consistent in its messaging, visual identity, and tone, it becomes easily recognizable, allowing audiences to form clear associations with its values and offerings. For organizations like school districts, it ensures that every communication, from websites to newsletters, reinforces the district’s mission, culture, and commitment to excellence.

How to Use the Brand Guide

The Oakfield-Alabama Central School District has developed brand guidelines as a strategic step to ensure brand uniformity. When creating print or online marketing materials, please refer to these guidelines, so that together, we can continue to build a stronger, consistent brand presence.

Colors

These are our approved brand colors. Please do not deviate from this color palette.
 


 

       #2c3688

Blue

  • Primary
  • Pairs with white text (#FFFFFF)

 

      #fcdc4c

Gold

  • Accent
  • Pairs with black text (#000000)

      #000000

Black

  • Secondary
  • Pairs with white text (#FFFFFF)

 

      #FFFFFF

White

  • Accent
  • Pairs with black text (#000000)

      #0d1a3c

Navy

  • Accent
  • Pairs with white text (#FFFFFF)

 

      #d8d9da

Gray

  • Accent
  • Pairs with black text (#000000)

Logos

The below logos and mascots are approved for reproduction and use.

 


 

Primary Logo:

 

A cartoon hornet mascot with sunglasses and a smiling expression.

Secondary Logo:

 

A stylized white pine tree on a maroon background.

Secondary Logo:

 

The word REDWOOD in bold, maroon letters.

Logo File Formats

These are our approved file formats for print and digital use.
 


 

A gray icon representing an EPS file.EPS

Use it for: Print

 

An EPS logo file is best used when the logo needs to be scaled without losing quality, making it ideal for high-resolution printing. This format is perfect for creating large-scale materials like banners, billboards, and merchandise, as well as for use in marketing materials such as brochures or business cards.

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A gray icon representing a JPG file.JPEG

Use it for: Web

 

A JPG logo file is suitable for use in situations where smaller file sizes are prioritized and high-resolution scaling isn't required. This format is ideal for web use, such as on websites, email signatures, or social media, where faster loading times are needed. 

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A gray icon representing a PNG file.PNG

Use it for: Web

 

A PNG logo file is ideal for digital use, particularly when you need a transparent background. PNG files retain detail and clarity without quality loss, making them perfect for use on websites, social media, presentations, and digital documents.

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A gray icon representing a PNG file.Cisco Phone Backdrop

Use it for: Cisco Phones

 

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