Grid pages
Grid with Blocks is one of the two layouts a page can use. Content sits in tiles arranged on a grid. The other layout is Terraced Page. See Terrace pages.
Grid with Blocks or Terraced Page
The layout is set per page in Page Settings, under Page Type. See Page Settings.
Switching layouts does not delete content. Grid blocks and terraces are stored separately. Switch back to Grid with Blocks and every block reappears in its original position. See Terrace pages.
Adding a block
- Click the + (Add content) button in the admin menu.
- Click a block type in the picker.
- Fill the fields in the Add content editor, then click Add Block.
When a page already holds 12 or more blocks, a notice appears before the picker: Hmmm, that's a lot of blocks. with an offer to contact support about layout. The picker still opens.
Message/Post in the picker is not a Grid block. It opens the notification editor. See Notifications.
Section in the picker creates a section page under the current page. See Sections and micro-sites.
Moving, resizing, and locking
On desktop, hover a block to show three controls:
| Control | Behavior |
|---|---|
| Lock | Click to lock the size and position or Click to unlock the size and position. A locked block cannot be dragged or resized. Notices: Block position has been locked. and Block position has been unlocked. |
| Move | Use this button to drag the block around the grid. Drag from this control |
| Edit | Click to edit. Opens the block editor |
Resize from the right edge, bottom edge, or bottom-right corner of the block. A block can be up to 4 columns wide and 10 rows tall.
Lock and move controls are for desktop editing. They are not shown on phones.
Editing and deleting
Click to edit opens the editor headed Edit content. Save Changes keeps edits. Cancel discards them. Delete removes the block.
On phones, the editor can show tabs Edit, Display Settings, and Preview.
Display Settings
In the block editor, Display Settings opens Block Display Settings.
On a district page you can display the block on additional school pages, and optionally let those schools resize and reposition a locked block. On any page you can move the block's primary location by searching for a page name. Changes apply when you click Save Changes.
The blocks
| Block | What it shows | Detail article |
|---|---|---|
| Message | Text and an optional image, or several rotating messages | Message block |
| Events | Upcoming events from one calendar feed | Events block |
| Files | A Google Drive or OneDrive file or folder | Files block |
| Links | Links and folders of links (default heading Quick Links) | Links block |
| HTML | HTML or iframe embed code | HTML block |
| Video | An embedded video from a supported URL | Video block |
| Social | A Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, or YouTube feed | Social block |
| News | News from a section, department, group, or SchoolFeed | News block |
| Page | A preview of a long-form Page | Page block |
| Weather | A weather forecast for a location | Weather block |
| Poll/Survey | A question with answers visitors can vote on | Poll/Survey block |
| Spirit Gear | Products from your school store | Spirit Gear block |
| Staff | Staff list on a department, group, team, or section page | Staff block |
Staff appears in the add menu only on department, group, team, and section pages.
Related articles
FAQ
- "Does switching to Terrace delete my blocks?" No. Blocks are hidden, not deleted. Switch back to Grid with Blocks to see them again.
- "Why can I not drag a block?" The block is locked, or you are on a phone where move controls are not shown. Unlock it on desktop, or edit from a wider window.
- "Why is Staff missing from the add menu?" Staff is offered only on department, group, team, and section pages.
- "What is Message/Post?" It opens the notification editor. It is not a Grid block. See Notifications.
Last updated: July 2026.