Brand & Logo Usage Guide
The Walnut Grove Christian School visual brand represents our mission, values, and commitment to academic excellence rooted in Christian faith. Every logo, color, font, and graphic element contributes to how our school is recognized and remembered by students, families, alumni, and the broader community. This guide establishes the standards for using Walnut Grove Christian School’s visual identity consistently across print, digital, and promotional materials. Following these brand standards helps protect the integrity of our identity, builds trust through a unified and professional appearance, and ensures that every communication reflects the quality and character of our school.
Logos
Walnut Grove has three approved logos for use:
Primary Logo
For use in most situations when representing the school as an academic institution.
Circle Logo
For limited use on t-shirts and publications where the horizontal layout of the primary logo doesn’t work as well.
Athletics Logo
For limited use in athletics applications only.
Downloads
For additional logo formats, please contact social@wgcswarriors.com.
Acceptable Use
Use the logo in its originally designed aspect ratio, color, and style.
Do not use in alternative colors.
Do not stretch or skew the logo.
Do not add graphic effects or styles to the logo.
Safe Margin
Be sure to keep a safe amount of space around the logo so it is not overly crowded.
Inverted Color Logos & Other Acceptable Use
When using the logo on solid background colors or fabrics, an inverted logo or grayscale logo may be used.
Avoid using the primary logo’s logo text in isolation without the shield logomark. Using the shield logomark in isolation is permitted in limited situations.
Typography
The primary logo’s typography includes a modified version of Adobe Garamond and Montserrat Bold.
Walnut Grove’s official typefaces are Adobe Garamond and Montserrat.
Colors
Walnut Grove’s Brand Colors Include
Primary Color:
WGCS Red
HEX: #961b1e
RGB: 150, 27, 30
CMYK: 26, 99, 98, 25
Secondary Color:
WGCS Gray
HEX: #353535
RGB: 53, 53, 53
CMYK: 69, 63, 62, 57
Tertiary Color:
White
HEX: #FFFFFF
RGB: 255, 255, 255
CMYK: 0, 0, 0, 0
When ink or fabric colors do not allow for brand color use, a standard crimson red or standard red may be used instead.
Preferred T-Shirts
When possible, we use BELLA+CANVAS® Unisex T-Shirts (Standard/Solid or Healther).
Acceptable colors are:
Solid Rust (2350 U)
Solid Cardinal (194 U)
Canvas Red (201 C)
Solid Athletic Grey (14-4105 TCX)
Asphalt (Black 7 U)
Black (Black C)
White (White C)
Heather Canvas Red (19-1655 TCX)
Heather Cardinal (7421 C)
Heather Cool Grey (406 C)
Heather Storm Cool Grey (9 CP)
Dark Grey Heather (7540 CP)
Black Heather (Black 7 CP)
Solid Black Blend (Black C)
Verbiage
When referring to the school, athletics program, or anything related to the organization verbally or in written form, acceptable usage includes:
“Walnut Grove Christian School”, “Walnut Grove”, “WGCS”, or “Warriors”.
Avoid using “WG” in isolation.
(An exception being use of “WG” in the athletics logo and on athletics uniforms.)
Flyer Design
All flyers must be designed by our communications team. To request a flyer, click here to complete the request form.
Auxiliary Social Media Accounts
To protect the strength and consistency of the Walnut Grove Christian School brand, auxiliary social media accounts are not permitted, except for approved exceptions such as select athletic programs, ensuring that our audience can rely on our primary school accounts for accurate information, unified messaging, and a stronger, more recognizable brand presence that benefits our entire school community. All unapproved accounts will be closed immediately.
To request approval to open an auxiliary account, please contact summer@wgcswarriors.com.
Auxiliary accounts must meet the following requirements:
- School adiminisratiors must have login credentials to the account.
- Account admins must have actively & routinely post content (2 to 3 times per week, minimum).
- Content must meet the quality standards presented on this page and consistent with WGCS’s culture.
Questions?
For questions about topics not covered here, please contact social@wgcswarriors.com.