School Members

The Members tab displays all users who belong to the selected school.

In this section, you can:

View member profiles
Search by name or username
Filter members by role
Understand the school’s role structure
Identify the school owner

For regular members, this section is informational.
For administrators and the owner, additional management actions may be available.

Member List Overview

The Members tab typically displays:

Profile image
Display name (school-specific, if configured)
Username (@handle)
Role label
Membership status (if applicable)

In larger schools, members may load progressively for performance reasons.

Searching for Members

Use the search box to:

Find members by display name
Search by username
Quickly locate specific individuals

Search results update dynamically.

If a member does not appear:

Confirm correct spelling
Check active role filters
Ensure the user is currently a member of the school

Filtering by Role

You may filter members by role, such as:

Owner
Administrator
Moderator
Member

Role filtering helps identify decision-makers or specific groups of users.

Note: Role names and structure depend on the school’s configuration.

Viewing a Member Profile

Clicking a member opens their profile.

Within a school context, the profile may display:

School-specific display name
School-specific profile image
Role within the school
Membership start date
Owner badge (if applicable)

This view may differ from the user’s global profile.

School Owner

Each school has a single owner.

The owner:

Is highlighted in the Members list
May display an owner badge
Has the highest level of permissions within the school

Only the current owner can transfer ownership (if supported by system configuration).

Role Visibility and Permissions

All members can see:

Role labels
Owner badge
Basic profile information

Only administrators (and the owner) can:

Assign or modify roles
Remove members
Adjust role-based permissions

See:
→ Role & Permission Issues

Large School Behavior

In large schools:

The member list may paginate or load incrementally
Searching is recommended for faster results
Role filters help narrow down large lists

What You Can Do as a Member

As a regular member, you can:

View member profiles
Search for users
Identify role structure
Open direct messages (if allowed by privacy settings)

You cannot:

Remove members
Change roles
Access restricted member data
Modify school-level permissions

Common Questions

Why Can’t I See Some Members?

Possible reasons:

The user left the school
You are viewing a filtered result
The membership is pending approval
The account was removed or restricted

Why Does Someone Have a Different Name Here?

Hischool supports school-specific identity.

Members may customize their display name inside a school.

See:
→ Change Your Identity in a School

Why Can’t I Change Someone’s Role?

Only administrators or the school owner can assign or modify roles.