Case study

Graf-Stauffenberg-Gymnasium

Modern School Website Redesign
ClientGraf-Stauffenberg-Gymnasium
RoleWeb Developer
Duration2+ months
TypeFull Website Relaunch

Overview

Graf-Stauffenberg-Gymnasium is a secondary school in Osnabrück, Germany. They needed a modern, user-friendly website to serve as the central information hub for students, parents, and staff — replacing an outdated design that no longer met their needs.

This project holds a special place for me as GSG is my former school. Being able to give back and create something that helps my local community was incredibly rewarding. The new website now serves as the digital front door for the school.

The Challenge

School websites face a unique challenge: they must serve multiple audiences with very different needs. Parents need quick access to announcements and administrative forms. Students look for schedules and event information. Prospective families want to learn about the school's offerings and culture.

The website also needed to be maintainable by school staff without technical expertise, comply with German GDPR requirements, and perform well on all devices — especially smartphones, which most parents use to check school updates.

Key Features

A website designed around the real needs of a school community.

News & Updates
Dynamic news system allowing school staff to publish announcements, event recaps, and important updates with a clean, scannable layout.
Online Sick Note Form
Custom-built form allowing parents to report their child's absence directly through the website — with class selection, date range picker, and automatic submission to school staff.
Content Management
Easy-to-use CMS enabling non-technical school administrators to update content, manage pages, and publish news independently.
Extracurricular Showcase
Dedicated sections highlighting the school's clubs, activities, and community engagement to attract prospective students and parents.
Announcement System
Weather alerts, schedule changes, and urgent notifications prominently displayed to keep students and parents informed in real-time.
Responsive Design
Fully responsive layout ensuring parents and students can access information seamlessly on any device — desktop, tablet, or mobile.

Tech Stack

WordPressCustom Theme

Results

The new Graf-Stauffenberg-Gymnasium website is now live and actively used by the school community. The clean design and intuitive navigation have made it significantly easier for parents to find important information quickly.

School staff can now independently publish news and updates without requiring technical support, and the mobile-responsive design ensures accessibility for the majority of users who access the site via smartphone.

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