ViewSonic Mobile and Foldable 138-Inch All-in-One dvLED Transforms Graduation and Beyond at Rural School District

Oct 12, 2026

CASE STUDY

ViewSonic Mobile and Foldable 138-Inch All-in-One dvLED Transforms Graduation and Beyond at Rural School District

SCHOOL

Frankston Independent School District is a rural public school district in East Texas with 3 schools serving 811 students. The district has a student-teacher ratio of 1:13, an above average attendance rate for the state of Texas, and a 97.7% graduation rate. The district fosters a community of life-long learners by providing an environment that builds self-worth, integrity, and respect for diversity while striving for academic and social excellence.

“We got rave reviews about [the LDS138-151] at graduation. It’s been a game-changer for presenting at our big events and trainings. We love it, and everyone who sees it loves it – including the administrative team and the school board.”

— Chad Griffin, Director of Technology, Frankston ISD

CHALLENGE

Graduation ceremonies ran for years on a bulky rear-screen projection system
The screen surface was sticky and unpleasant to handle, earning it the nickname “the gummy bear screen”
Setup took four people and a great deal of patience
Room configuration left the projected image covering only part of the screen
The district wanted large-format size, strong image quality, easy mobility, compact storage and enough versatility to use the display year-round

For far too many years, the high school graduation ceremony at the Frankston Independent School District relied on a bulky rear-screen projection system. Its disadvantages went beyond being cumbersome.

“I called it the ‘gummy bear’ screen because everything that touched it would stick,” said Rachel Menjivar, the district’s technology applications PEIMS coordinator. “It was quite disgusting. Plus, it literally took four people with an enormous amount of patience to set it up. And then, because of the room configuration, the image only covered part of the screen.”

As she prepared to attend the state’s annual edtech conference, the Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA), Menjivar was determined to find a replacement. She didn’t know what that solution would be, but she knew she wanted something fabulous.

“We may be a small district, but my motto is that being small is no excuse to be behind on technology,” she said. “For example, we’ve purchased a robot patient for our medical CTE track, we have virtual welders, and we’re always striving to bring cutting edge tech to the district.”

Along with substantial size and superior image quality, her check list included easy mobility, compact storage, and the versatility to use the display for a wide range of applications. Along with Technology Instruction Specialist Courtnie Mewbourn, Menjivar’s first stop at TCEA was the booth of their long-time AV partner Visual Techniques, Inc. (VTI).

“As soon as they told me what they were looking for, I knew what they needed,” said VTI Sales Consultant Michael Chism, who has worked with ViewSonic for over a decade. “ViewSonic is unique among vendors because of the large range of products they offer, not to mention their WiFi casting and display management solutions, which are terrific. With their broad product catalog I know I can always meet my K12 customers’ display needs.”

Chism walked Menjivar and Mewbourn over to the ViewSonic booth. As soon as they saw the 138-inch foldable, mobile dvLED, he said, they knew it was ideal for their needs.

In fact, said Menjivar, her first sighting of the massive display was from behind, and she was already awe-struck.

“We saw the back of it, and it was bent – you can literally live-bend the panels, and it keeps working! We were so impressed,” she said. “Then when we saw the front, and the incredible image quality, we asked for a quote right away.”

SOLUTION

ViewSonic LDS138-151 foldable 138-inch All-in-One dvLED display
Specified with long-time AV partner Visual Techniques, Inc. after a demo at TCEA
Foldable, live-bendable panel design that ships and stores in a single rolling case
Two people handle setup: open it, plug it in, press one button to raise the screen
Adjustable height, integrated speakers and a hideaway shelf that holds a laptop or clicker
Transit case built for forklift pickup, so maintenance staff move it between buildings
Funded through a payment plan arranged by VTI and ViewSonic, approved by the school board

Beyond the favorable first impression, the ViewSonic LDS138-151 mobile and foldable 138” All-in-One LED Display met the IT team’s requirements for supporting the graduation ceremony – and so much more. What made the decision even clearer was the team’s familiarity with the quality provided by ViewSonic products.

“We have ViewSonic projectors and monitors in use across the district,” said Director of Technology Chad Griffin. “And we use ViewSonic interactive displays in our classrooms to provide teachers and students with outstanding image quality and touchscreen response.”

With this foundation of trust in the brand, Menjivar and the IT team were ready to invest in the impressive display. VTI rep Chism worked with ViewSonic to arrange a payment plan, while Menjivar appealed to finance director Randi Westbrook, who in turn pitched the solution to the school board.

“I have to credit Randi and our board for making this happen,” said Menjivar. “They are amazing about approving technology investments when they see clear value for students and the community. They recognize that not only are we good stewards of technology, we are also good at bringing in products that expand students’ tech horizons.”

RESULTS

Arrived in time for the 2026 graduation ceremony and drew rave reviews from students, families, the administrative team and the school board
Two staff members unboxed and set up the display themselves, against an expectation of six helpers
Delivered full-screen visual support for the graduation slide show for the first time in the technology director’s tenure
Now moves across campus for teacher training sessions and any large-group presentation
Integrated speakers cover cafeteria presentations of up to 200 attendees with no audio issues, and connect to the gymnasium sound system when needed
Forklift-ready transit case lets maintenance staff relocate the display between buildings without specialized handling
Hideaway shelf holds a laptop or clicker, removing the need for a separate accessory table

Arriving just in time for the 2026 graduation, the initial unboxing of the display was both dramatic and uneventful. Menjivar had six strong helpers on hand to assist, just in case.

“We knew it was created to be easy to use, but it seemed so huge and heavy we weren’t sure how we were going to handle it,” she said. “And then it gets here and Courtnie and I were able to do everything. It literally just took two not very strong people.”

The setup, she said, couldn’t have been simpler.

“We were expecting a lot more complexity around setting it up and using it,” Menjivar said. “To be able to just open it up, plug it in and push the button to lift the screen was incredible. Plus, it’s so easy to adjust the height – actually, everything about using it is just so easy.”

On hand to support the unboxing, VTI’s Michael Chism was likewise amazed.

“I’d never seen one set up from scratch, and I was very impressed,” he said. “I was thinking to myself that it felt like a fifth gen product, meaning it felt like they worked out all the kinks before releasing it – from the way the box snaps together to the additional set of wheels for the box itself.”

The massive new screen added energy and excitement for the students and audience alike at the graduation ceremony.

“We got rave reviews about it at graduation,” said Griffin, adding kudos to his team Rachel and Courtnie for bringing it to the district. “It’s been a game-changer for presenting at our big events and trainings. We love it, and everyone who sees it loves it – including the administrative team and the school board.”

For the first time since he’s been with the district, Griffin added, his team had the ability to provide robust visual support for the graduation slide show, with outstanding image quality that filled the entire screen.

Since then, the district has made use of the product’s easy portability, relocating it to various spaces on campus for teacher training sessions and more.

“Any time we have a large group of people that we are presenting to, we use it,” said Griffin. “It impresses every time.”

Even moving the display across the campus is quite manageable, noted Menjivar, considering how much it weighs.

“The case has a place for a forklift to slide right into it, so it’s really easy for our maintenance people to transport,” said Menjivar. “When it arrives at the new building, it’s easy to roll the case to the final location, and so easy to unbox and get it working quickly.”

Griffin and Menjivar are both big fans of the simple but clever hideaway shelf on the back of the display.

“It’s an undersold feature,” said Griffin. “We discovered it while looking for an HDMI port. It flips down and can accommodate a laptop or a clicker. It’s such a small thing but it eliminates the need to have a table available for accessories.”

Along with the outstanding image quality, the team discovered that the integrated speakers deliver equally exceptional sound quality.

“We host a lot of presentations in the cafeteria, with up to 200 attendees, and we’ve had no issues with everyone being able to hear,” said Menjivar. “We haven’t yet come across a situation where the sound suffered.”

When needed, she added, connecting the display’s audio to their gymnasium sound system was a snap.

Plans for the foldable display include using the giant screen to enhance the high school esports and gaming activities, perhaps even hosting tournaments. Griffin jokes that he’s lost count of how many people have asked what it would cost to rent the display for a big game watch party.

“It really gets sports fans excited,” he said. “But in all seriousness, it’s a hefty purchase and not to be taken lightly, and for us it was definitely worth every penny.”