Yearbook Toolkit

Yearbook Toolkit 2025 – Essentials

Welcome to the Irvin Simon Yearbook Toolkit! Here you’ll find everything you need to create a yearbook your school community will love.

Looking for a yearbook provider for your school? Visit us at irvinsimonyearbooks.com for more information and to request a proposal.

Already signed up and have questions? We are here to help!

  • Your Irvin Simon Yearbook Coordinator is available at 1-800-540-4701 or via email
  • Our Technical Support team can be reached directly at 1-800-290-0036
  • Online Step-By-Step Guides and training videos are available at help.pictavo.com
  • Sign up for a webinar at irvinsimonyearbooks.com

Use the links below to download yearbook kit materials to print or share!

Pictavo Quick Start Guide

Our Quick Start Guide will take you through a high-level overview of the main areas of Pictavo.

Pictavo Users Guide

Getting started will be easy with this to-the-point users guide.

Your Guide to Creating the Best Yearbook Ever

We’re here to support you throughout the yearbook creation process! This quick guide highlights important reminders, action items, and more.

Yearbook Toolkit – Inspiration

Elementary Inspiration Guide

Elementary/Middle School Inspiration Guide

Take a look at everything Pictavo has to offer with guided how-to pages and a sampling of twelve Art Collections spanning pre-K through junior high!

Elementary Art Catalog

Elementary/Middle School Art Catalog

View art from all collections in a catalog format.

HS Inspiration Guide

High School Inspiration Guide

Use this version of the Inspiration Guide to see how these eight modern Art Collections help schools create great, magazine-style yearbook layouts that high school students crave.

Yearbook Toolkit – Additional Resources

Yearbook Cover Guide

Browse our large selection of professionally designed covers available for your yearbook! Learn how to set up a pre-designed cover here.

Custom Cover Instruction Guide

An instruction guide for setting up your custom cover. 

Yearbook Cover Creation Tips

Watch our quick video on the latest yearbook cover trends, tips, and tools.

Yearbook Personalization Option Guide

Yearbook Personalization Option Guide

A guide to the multiple personalization options available for yearbooks.


Yearbook Proofing Tips

Yearbook Proofing Tips

Tips and tricks for sharing, printing, and making a PDF of your yearbook pages.

Yearbook Toolkit – Support

Yearbook Support

Find the help you need in the Pictavo content guide.

Sign Up for a Yearbook Webinar

 Learn more about Irvin Simon Yearbooks and see a live demonstration of Pictavo in real-time!

Common Yearbook Mistakes to Avoid

Watch out for these common mistakes to avoid while creating your yearbook, and find solutions.