ParentSquare - School communication & engagement

What is ParentSquare?

ParentSquare is a safe and secure platform designed for school-to-home communication. It offers features such as two-way group messaging, private conversations, district-wide alerts, notices, and an easy-to-use interface that fosters connectivity, thereby creating a dynamic school community.

In today's educational technology landscape, schools require a more effective communication system than traditional methods like hard-to-track emails, misplaced flyers, overlooked robocalls, unacknowledged website updates, or utilizing Student Information Systems (SIS) or Learning Management Systems (LMS) primarily intended for student communication. ParentSquare introduces the transformative potential of educational technology to parents, breaking away from the trend of fragmented, one-way communication that often relegates parents to passive observers in their child's educational journey.

Recognizing the necessity of widespread adoption within schools, we have strived to maintain an intuitive interface for ParentSquare, mirroring the familiarity of social tools prevalent in today's digital world. ParentSquare accommodates all parents, including those less familiar with technology.

ParentSquare for Android

Parents can conveniently engage with teachers and school staff through the ParentSquare for Android app on their Android devices.

The app facilitates various actions for parents, including:

- Viewing posts, expressing appreciation, and commenting

- Registering for wish list items, volunteering, RSVP-ing, and managing sign-ups

- Accessing dates for upcoming school and class events, and adding them to the device calendar

- Sending private messages (along with attachments) to staff members or other ParentSquare users within the school

- Participating in group discussions

- Browsing posted images and files

- Exploring the directory of their child's school

- Checking notices related to attendance, cafeteria announcements, library dues

- Responding to absences or tardies

- Making purchases for goods and services available for sale at the school

*Features availability subject to permissions granted by the school's implementation.

Parents & Guardians Getting Started Guide

1. Open the invitation email or text.

Click Activate your account or tap the link to activate your account.

2. Create a Password for your ParentSquare account.

Enter your password and click Register.

3. Confirm your phone number and/or email.

Click Confirm for your phone number and/or email.

A verification code will be sent to the email or phone number.

4. Enter the verification code.

Input the code received to confirm your contact details.

5. Confirm your child(ren).

Click Confirm to verify your child(ren).

Use Not My Child if a child listed is not associated with your account.

6. Verify your information.

Select Yes, This is Me once you’ve confirmed your contact information and child(ren) associated with your account.

7. Access help if needed.

Click ? (Help) for assistance or your school’s contact information.

8. Explore Help Articles.

Select Help Articles to learn how to use ParentSquare.