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Icon Matrix is one of Smart Sites’ most adaptable and dynamic components, offering 10 unique design styles alongside a wide range of display and configuration options. This versatile tool is perfect for showcasing popular links, presenting key facts and figures, highlighting your schools or staff, promoting core values, describing programs and courses, and so much more. With Icon Matrix, the possibilities are truly limitless! Jump to Examples

Component Features & Options

Check out the features that make Icon Matrix such a versatile component.

Common ways to use this component include:

A blurry, low-resolution image of a solid yellow shape against a dark background. Icon Quick Links: Pair icons with short titles to create intuitive navigation hubs for frequently accessed resources like portals, menus, and calendars.

A blurry, low-resolution image of a solid yellow shape against a dark background. Animated Stats & Impact Numbers: Highlight key district statistics, graduation rates, or achievements with numbers that dynamically count up upon page load.

A blurry, low-resolution image of a solid yellow shape against a dark background. School & Staff Directories: Swap standard icons for custom photos or avatars to showcase leadership team members, department leads, or campus profiles.

A blurry, low-resolution image of a solid yellow shape against a dark background. Core Values & Mission Statements: Display district pillars and core values using icons paired with descriptive body text to build brand identity and trust.

A computer screen displaying a website with a popup modal titled 'About Pinnacle' and a green 'Get Pinnacle' button.Each record in Icon Matrix can be linked to a standard URL—whether it’s an internal or external page—or to a lightbox popup for additional information. The lightbox feature is perfect for maintaining a clean, minimal design while offering users more context without requiring them to navigate away from the page. Whether you're showcasing people, schools, programs, or core values, the lightbox is an invaluable tool for enhancing organization and user experience.

Looking to pair eye-catching icons with other content, like a welcome message, video, social feed, or photo? Icon Matrix makes it easy. With four component body layout options, you can position icons on either the left or right side of the page and customize the width of content columns for a balanced design. The component body functions as a WYSIWYG editor, giving you endless possibilities to create and arrange the content alongside your icons. Use this feature to design the perfect layout tailored to your needs!

With Icon Matrix, you have full control over the number of icons displayed per row on desktop. For longer icon titles or larger font sizes, simply reduce the number of icons per row for a clean and balanced look. If your goal is to fit more content above the fold or keep all icons on a single line, opt for smaller font sizes and increase the number of icons per row. Whatever your content requirements, Icon Matrix empowers you to create a visually appealing and user-friendly layout that suits your needs perfectly.

When using the Custom Color option, Icon Matrix allows you to enhance your content with customizable background options, including colors and images. Use background images to add subtle textures, watermarks, or striking full-size photos. With the background color fields, you can apply solid hues or eye-catching gradients. Adding a background color or image will make your Icon Matrix component stand out, capturing attention and elevating the visual appeal of your page.

Already part of the ParentSquare community? Simply sign in to browse our complete collection of user guides, quick-start tips, and practical walk-throughs.

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  • Common ways to use this component include:

    A blurry, low-resolution image of a solid yellow shape against a dark background. Icon Quick Links: Pair icons with short titles to create intuitive navigation hubs for frequently accessed resources like portals, menus, and calendars.

    A blurry, low-resolution image of a solid yellow shape against a dark background. Animated Stats & Impact Numbers: Highlight key district statistics, graduation rates, or achievements with numbers that dynamically count up upon page load.

    A blurry, low-resolution image of a solid yellow shape against a dark background. School & Staff Directories: Swap standard icons for custom photos or avatars to showcase leadership team members, department leads, or campus profiles.

    A blurry, low-resolution image of a solid yellow shape against a dark background. Core Values & Mission Statements: Display district pillars and core values using icons paired with descriptive body text to build brand identity and trust.

  • A computer screen displaying a website with a popup modal titled 'About Pinnacle' and a green 'Get Pinnacle' button.Each record in Icon Matrix can be linked to a standard URL—whether it’s an internal or external page—or to a lightbox popup for additional information. The lightbox feature is perfect for maintaining a clean, minimal design while offering users more context without requiring them to navigate away from the page. Whether you're showcasing people, schools, programs, or core values, the lightbox is an invaluable tool for enhancing organization and user experience.

  • Looking to pair eye-catching icons with other content, like a welcome message, video, social feed, or photo? Icon Matrix makes it easy. With four component body layout options, you can position icons on either the left or right side of the page and customize the width of content columns for a balanced design. The component body functions as a WYSIWYG editor, giving you endless possibilities to create and arrange the content alongside your icons. Use this feature to design the perfect layout tailored to your needs!

  • With Icon Matrix, you have full control over the number of icons displayed per row on desktop. For longer icon titles or larger font sizes, simply reduce the number of icons per row for a clean and balanced look. If your goal is to fit more content above the fold or keep all icons on a single line, opt for smaller font sizes and increase the number of icons per row. Whatever your content requirements, Icon Matrix empowers you to create a visually appealing and user-friendly layout that suits your needs perfectly.

  • When using the Custom Color option, Icon Matrix allows you to enhance your content with customizable background options, including colors and images. Use background images to add subtle textures, watermarks, or striking full-size photos. With the background color fields, you can apply solid hues or eye-catching gradients. Adding a background color or image will make your Icon Matrix component stand out, capturing attention and elevating the visual appeal of your page.

  • Already part of the ParentSquare community? Simply sign in to browse our complete collection of user guides, quick-start tips, and practical walk-throughs.

    Visit Icon Matrix Component Guide

Icon Display Styles & Configurations 

Choose from flexible display options including simple icons, solid round or square backgrounds, and solid or outlined card containers featuring dynamic overlap effects. Every layout option gives you total control over icon size, style, and color palettes to complement your district's visual identity.

Simple

An icon above the title and paragraph text

Solid Circle

An icon within a solid circle, above title and paragraph text

Outline Circle

An icon within an outline circle, above title and paragraph text

Solid Square

An icon within a solid square, above title and paragraph text

Outline Square

An icon within an outline square, above title and paragraph text

Solid Boxes

An icon, title and paragraph text within a solid box

Outline Boxes

An icon, title and paragraph text within an outline box

Solid Overlap Boxes

An icon overlapping a solid box, with title and paragraph text

Outline Overlap Boxes

An icon overlapping an outline box, with title and paragraph text

Left Aligned

An icon to the left of title text (no paragraph text)

Icon Sizes

Customize your visual hierarchy by choosing from five icon sizes, ranging from extra large to extra small.

Five shrinking purple squares, each displaying a medal icon with a star.

cursor showing icon animations on hover

 

Interactive Animations

Give your website a polished, modern touch with 18 customizable hover states for FontAwesome icons. Whether you want subtle pulses, smooth rotates, or eye-catching bounces, our live preview page lets you test each animation in real time and grab ready-made code snippets instantly.

 

Explore 18 Hover Animations

A chart displaying eight distinct book icon styles, labeled Solid, Regular, Light, Duotone, Sharp, Jolly, Graphite, and Thumbprint.

 

Icon Styles

Match your district’s visual identity with core icon styles, including Solid, Regular, Light, and Duotone variants. For even greater flexibility, tap directly into the complete FontAwesome library to access thousands of additional custom icons and specialized visual styles across your site.

 

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Examples

Simple Style

Simple icons in any FontAwesome style you choose. Add just a title or a title and a paragraph. 

Highlight Numbers

Chose from a large selection of icon styles like these sharp solid icons. Animate numbers with the click of a button within the component editor.

98%

Graduation Rate

15K

Active Students

42

District Schools

25

National Merit Scholars

65+

Student Clubs Offered

Feature Custom Links

Add description text in a 1/3 component body with side-aligned icons. Upload a custom icon or select from popular FontAwesome school icons.

Quotes & Testimonials

Use photos as custom icons—upload any picture with a quote to seamlessly highlight student and staff voices across your site.

Sarah Jenkins, High School Science Teacher

"Our school gives teachers the freedom to innovate while providing every student the supportive environment they need to truly thrive."

Alex Rivera, Class of 2026

"Being part of this district allowed me to discover my passion for robotics and build lifelong friendships along the way."

Marcus Vance, Student Success Counselor

"Watching our students grow into confident, capable young adults every day is the most rewarding part of working here."

People Directory

Dr. Christopher Hayes

Superintendent of Schools

Elena Rostova

Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction

David Chen

Executive Director of Technology & Innovation

Dr. Sarah Jenkins

Director of Student Services & Special Education

Robert Sterling

Chief Operations & Facilities Officer

Highlight Schools

Using the custom icon type, upload a picture of a school to create quicklinks for school pages.

Outline Boxes for Quick Links

Standalone titles and paragraphs can be used to generate clean quick links or program descriptions without an icon.

Component Body & Lightboxes

An aerial view of a large brick school building with text reading "PARKWAY WEST SCHOOLS" on the facade, surrounded by buses and cars.

Mission Statement:
Our mission is to nurture a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment where every child is valued, empowered, and inspired to learn. We are dedicated to fostering curiosity, building foundational skills, and encouraging a love for lifelong learning.

Grades: Ages 3-5
Enrollment: 830 students
Principal: Principal Name
Assistant Principal: Assistant Principal Name
School Hours: 8:00 AM – 3:45 PM

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Mission Statement:
Our mission is to nurture a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment where every child is valued, empowered, and inspired to learn. We are dedicated to fostering curiosity, building foundational skills, and encouraging a love for lifelong learning.

Grades: K-5
Enrollment: 830 students
Principal: Principal Name
Assistant Principal: Assistant Principal Name
School Hours: 8:00 AM – 3:45 PM

Explore School

Mission Statement:
Our mission is to nurture a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment where every child is valued, empowered, and inspired to learn. We are dedicated to fostering curiosity, building foundational skills, and encouraging a love for lifelong learning.

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 830 students
Principal: Principal Name
Assistant Principal: Assistant Principal Name
School Hours: 8:00 AM – 3:45 PM

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Mission Statement:
Our mission is to nurture a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment where every child is valued, empowered, and inspired to learn. We are dedicated to fostering curiosity, building foundational skills, and encouraging a love for lifelong learning.

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 830 students
Principal: Principal Name
Assistant Principal: Assistant Principal Name
School Hours: 8:00 AM – 3:45 PM

Explore School