Skyward is reinventing the school administration software experience by helping over 2,500 K-12 school districts spend less time on tasks and more time with students. By combining leading edge technology with world-class support, we bring together districts, families, and communities in the digital age.
Founded in central Wisconsin, Skyward has proudly developed and supported two primary product lines: a student information system (SIS) and a finance and human resources management system (ERP).
Let’s rewind to 1980: Before the name “Skyward” came to be, founder Jim King wrote code for the Stevens Point Brewery’s Burroughs B80 computer system. One day, the B80 salesman expressed interest in Jim’s work and asked if he would be willing to write code for other organizations with the same computer system. Jim agreed and soon found himself working with Merrill Area Public Schools to manage personnel and compute salary negotiations information.
As they say, the rest is history. Jim King & Associates, as the company was then called, secured deals to work with three additional Wisconsin districts. Today, Skyward serves over 2,500 districts around the world, totaling over seven million students.
What sets us apart? In a word, support. No sink or swim here. With a dedicated team to answer questions, a bustling help center, live chat, various training options, and more, we know that transparency, awareness, and rapid responses are baseline expectations. We're not doing our job if you are not getting the most out of your Skyward system.
Ultimately, team Skyward is a hardworking, talented bunch with hundreds of critical roles to play. With 17 specialized departments, more than 700 programmers, trainers, support specialists, project managers, consultants, (and more) you name it work hard to promote a transparent, collaborative, fun culture. Being true to our hometown, family-owned roots, we strive to support our local community as well as the education community at home and beyond.
Want to learn more about Skyward? Visit www.skyward.com.
