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Hidden Costs

What about shipping costs?
All orders that meet the school determined deadline are shipped to your school for free, within 3 weeks. Books can still be ordered after the deadline, but they'll be shipped directly to the home address for a small fee.
Is there a fee to use Treering's online software?
No way! We built our app, so you can use it for free.
What is included in my per-book price?
Treering Yearbook pricing is based on only two factors: page count and cover type. With our all-inclusive approach, you can access all of Treering’s software, designs and templates, marketing tools, and support resources. Free bulk shipping to the school is included.
Do I have a local rep?
Treering re-wrote the traditional approach to yearbook contracts and customer service to meet the changing needs of parents and educators by leveraging the technology they already use in the classroom and workplace. Editors receive real-time help without having to leave school or pre-scheduling an appointment. Instead of having one person on which to depend, there is a team of experts to assist with account management, design, and ongoing training.

Beyond the live agents and customer success managers—most of whom are current or former yearbook advisers—Treering editors have access to live webinars, 24/7 knowledge base, and weekly design and inspiration on the blog.
Can you provide a bid or other paperwork for my district?
Yes! We can work directly with your school district to complete the necessary paperwork. To begin the process, email support@treering.com with the documents needed.
Is this too good to be true?
There is no catch. We've used technology to remove the burden from schools. By printing only the exact number of copies your parents and students purchase, you'll never have a minimum order commitment again.

Printed Yearbooks

When is my one deadline?
With Treering, you select your deadline. Your three-week turnaround begins from the day you send your book to print.
How long does it take to get my yearbooks?
Treering’s three-week turnaround begins when you send your book to print.
What is the quality of Treering's book printing?
All Treering yearbooks are printed on 100 lb. sustainably sourced paper. Both hard and soft cover books have a UV coating added to them to ensure that your books won't fade over time.
What types of covers and finishes does Treering offer?
Treering yearbooks can be printed in hard or soft cover with a matte or glossy finish. Additional enhancements, such as gold foil, silver foil, or gloss embossing, are available for a flat, per-book rate.
Are the custom pages in everyone's book?
Custom pages are only added to the books of students who complete their custom pages. If a student/parent doesn't add photos of memories to their custom pages, they won't have any in their book. They also will not have blank pages in their book.
What do you mean by custom pages?
At no additional cost to the school, parents can design two pages. These custom pages only print in their book copy, making each yearbook a unique keepsake of the school year. (Additional custom pages are available for parents purchase.)

Fundraising

Can we turn the yearbook into a fundraiser?
You can add any amount to the book's price as a fundraiser. We've helped schools raise more than $11.9 million this way.
Can we sell recognition ads to help raise money for our school?
Absolutely! You can set the price for each of the ad sizes you are providing. Treering will charge 5% on the amount collected to cover credit card and bank processing fees, and we will send you a check for the rest.
Can we offer different size ads for different prices.
We have created 4 different choices in ad sizes, full-page, half-page, quarter-page, and an eighth-page. You can determine the price for each, or you can skip the fundraiser, and provide them for free.
What if we don't want to include a fundraiser?
No problem, you don't need to include a fundraiser. You can even let parents use ads without charging them.

Software

How user-friendly is your software?
“Yearbooks for All” includes all technical abilities. You have everything you need to build, market, and sell your book with Treering’s all-inclusive software. Drag and drop your images into one of the 300+ professionally designed yearbook themes, fill your pages with powerful automation such as portrait autoflow and auto-layout, or create your pages from scratch.
Can everyone see the yearbook as it's being created?
Only the school's yearbook editors and staff can see and work on the yearbook itself. We give you the option to send sneak previews of specific pages or the entire book if you want to get your school excited!
Does Treering take school portraits as well?
We're focused on providing the best yearbook solution in the universe (okay, maybe just the world), so we don't take school pictures. We do accept all portraits following the industry standard PSPA Guidelines though!
Are photos added to Treering by parents and students private?
Parents and students have the ability to make all of their photos added private.
Could someone put a photo in my custom pages that I don't want?
No! Each set of custom pages is unique and can only be created and edited by the owner.
What if someone doesn't want to complete custom pages?
Custom pages are optional. Students and parents not wishing to complete custom pages can purchase a standard copy of the school yearbook.
Is your site secure?
Treering maintains a suite of services that use a combination of standard cloud infrastructure services and is regularly audited for compliance by TrustedSite and has completed AWS Well Architected reviews and certification on several occasions, as recently as in January of 2024.

Design

Can we create a custom cover for our yearbook?
Yes! You can easily add student artwork, photo wraps or anything else you can dream up to create a one of kind yearbook cover. You can even enhance your original artwork by adding foil or UV embossing.
Do you have themes I can choose from?
We've got 100's, have a look at all our themes.
Do you provide easy yearbook templates?
We have lots of template layouts for you to choose from, ready to pop your photos right in and feel confident they'll look great.
If we want to use InDesign to create our yearbook, can we?
Yes, though you can create a beautiful yearbook with our software, if you are more comfortable using InDesign that works too. Just export your page as a JPEG and upload it to our app. Download a template for InDesign in the Editor Help Center.
How do I receive yearbook proofs?
You can request PDF proofs at any time. When you are near-finished with the book, you can order a free printed proof, which is an exact, cover-to-cover of your book to see bleed lines, contrast, and show off the quality.

Training & Curriculum

Does Treering provide training?
Yes! An hour is dedicated to helping new yearbook teams get started each month. Topical webinars on design, cover creation, marketing, and going print-ready are peppered throughout the school year. View the current live webinar offerings plus any multi-day sessions via the Treering hub on Zoom Events Platform.
Does Treering have a yearbook curriculum?
Yes! Treering’s free yearbook curriculum is fully editable and contains nine modules with readings, hands-on exercises, exit tickets, and quizzes. In addition, the Curriculum section on the Treering Ideas blog contains stand-alone lessons and yearbook club/class resources.
How does Treering celebrate National School Yearbook Week?
During the first whole week in October, Treering celebrates National School Yearbook Week on social media and through our flagship event, Treering Live (TRL). TRL is a free virtual event that unites yearbook coordinators, editors, and advisers for giveaways, training, and support.
How do I…
In addition to our US-based Community Advocate Team and Customer Success Managers, the Help Center, with its videos and step-by-step instructions, is here 24/7 so you can manage your project on your schedule.

Yearbook Sales

When do I start selling my yearbook?
Because Treering only prints what you sell, we recommend getting started on yearbook sales as soon as you determine your page count. Take advantage of our early purchase discounts in August through October.
What if a family misses the order deadline?
If someone misses the school’s deadline, they may order a book to be shipped home. Your school’s storefront is always open.
How do I promote my yearbook?
On your Treering dashboard, you’ll see the included marketing suite: from links and QR codes to share to free flyers and social posts, you have everything you need to sell your yearbook.