
At FACTS, we know that sometimes the smallest features can make the biggest difference in a school’s day-to-day operations. That’s why we created the Hidden Gems blog series: to shine a light on specific tools within FACTS Student Information System (SIS) that schools may not know about, but once discovered, quickly become favorites. If you missed it, check out our first Hidden Gems post on Maintenance Manager.
This month’s hidden gem is a new feature to FACTS SIS called Person Locator, designed to give school leaders and staff instant visibility into where students and staff are at any given moment. Let’s take a closer look at this exciting new addition.
What Is Person Locator?
Person Locator is a quick and powerful tool located directly in FACTS SIS. It allows principals, office staff, and administrators to instantly track down any student or staff member in just a few clicks. Whether you’re dismissing a student early, confirming staff coverage, or responding to an urgent situation, Person Locator provides real-time information right when you need it.
Just picture it: instead of calling around classrooms or sending emails, your team can simply use Person Locator to quickly get the answers needed, helping everyone (including families!) save time and reduce stress.
When to Use It
Person Locator is built to streamline everyday school logistics as well as support safety and emergency preparedness. Here are just a few ways schools can use it:
- Front office check-ins and daily logistics: Quickly locate a student when a parent arrives for pickup or when a staff member is needed.
- Safety drills and emergency responses: Confirm where students and staff are located during lockdowns, fire drills, or other emergencies.
- Attendance follow-ups: Run quick location checks to confirm absences, tardies, or classroom coverage.
In each of these situations, Person Locator saves time and provides peace of mind by ensuring accurate, real-time visibility.
See Person Locator in Action
Want to see how it works? We’ve created a short interactive demo that lets you explore Person Locator step by step. Try it for yourself and see how this hidden gem can make your school day run smoother. Get started here!