SchoolMessenger

We utilize School Messenger as our primary communication tool for school and district-wide updates. School Messenger is a versatile system that allows us to quickly and efficiently share important information with parents and guardians. It provides consistent and timely communication through various channels, including:

Voice Calls (Phone)
SMS Text Messages
Email
Social Media Posts
Mobile App Notifications

Types of Communication via School Messenger

Emergency Alerts:

School closures due to weather.
Safety alerts or lockdown notifications.
Urgent health and safety updates.

General Announcements:

Important dates for parent-teacher conferences.
School events, fundraisers, and activities.
Reminders for picture days or dress codes.

Academic Updates:

Report card and progress report notifications.
Assignment due dates and test schedules.

Attendance Information:

Notifications of absences or tardiness.
Truancy alerts for chronic absenteeism.
Early dismissal and attendance policy reminders.

Transportation Notices:

Bus route changes or delays.
Bus stop locations and times.
Transportation safety updates.

Health and Wellness Updates:

School vaccination clinic information.
Alerts about contagious illnesses.
Wellness program announcements.

School Policies and Procedures:

Updates on school policies.
Parent-teacher meeting announcements.
School board meeting information.

Special Education and IEPs:

IEP meeting updates and progress.
Special education workshops and resources.
Support services for students with special needs.

Extracurricular Activities:

Sports tryouts and schedules.
Club meetings and sign-ups.
Performing arts events and rehearsals.

School Surveys and Feedback Requests:

Requests for parent feedback on school programs.
Surveys on curriculum or policies.
Notifications for parent-teacher surveys and conferences.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SchoolMessenger, and how does it work?

How do I sign up with SchoolMessenger notifications?

Parents/Guardians do not need to sign-up with SchoolMessenger. Contact information is automatically synced from our PowerSchool database during enrollment. This is the same contact information that was provided at the time of the students online registration. If a Parent/Guardian is not receiving phone, text, or email messages their contact information needs to be updated in PowerSchool. Please contact your students school to make sure the correct information is on record.

If you would like to review messages and manage your contact preferences you may Sign up at schoolmessenger.com/start and click on Sign Up in the upper right corner.

Note: You must use the same email address your school has on record. If you wish to use a different one, please contact your students school and ask them to update your email address in PowerSchool.

What else can I do with SchoolMessager?

Parents and staff can set up an account in SchoolMessenger to set preferences for how they receive communications sent through the system. SchoolMessenger also provides an "Inbox" which contains all the messages a person has received from BSD111 and schools in the past 30 days. Note that SchoolMessenger accounts may only be set up with email addresses that are in one of our databases: PowerSchool for parents, guardians and students;

- - View records associated with your account.
  - Review messages for all your associated records.
  - View your contact information and configure notification preferences.

How do I change my contact information?

Can I choose which types of messages I receive from SchoolMessenger?

You can opt out of non-emergency calls, text messages and emails at any time.

Website: schoolmessenger.com/start Login into your account to manage your communication preferences.

Voice calls: After you receive a call from us, follow the provided voice prompt instructions to stop receiving calls.

Text Messages: After you receive a text message from us you can text "UNSUBSCRIBE" or "STOP" to stop receiving text messages or by following the instructions here.

Note: Due to FCC regulations in an emergency situation that affects the health and safety of consumers you will still receive calls or text as long your contact information is on file.

What should I do if I'm not receiving SchoolMessenger messages?

How does the contact information get on SchoolMessenger?

What do I do if I receive a SchoolMessenger message in error?

Is there a cost associated with receiving SchoolMessenger messages?

Is there a mobile app for SchoolMessenger?

Where can I find additional information about SchoolMessger?

SchoolMessenger

Types of Communication via School Messenger

Frequently Asked Questions

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