ParentSquare

ParentSquare is a unified communications platform. The division, your student’s school and teachers use ParentSquare to communicate with families. This includes emergency messages as well as everyday information closely related to the school’s educational mission. It provides a safe way for administrators, school principals, teachers, staff, and families to:

• Send and receive school and class information
• Communicate in your preferred language
• Receive attendance notifications
• Sign up to volunteer
• Sign up for parent-teacher conferences
• Sign permission slips
• and much more… all in one centralized place!

Yes.

All parents and/or guardians are automatically subscribed to receive notifications through ParentSquare when they enroll their student. Individuals who do not activate their account in ParentSquare will still receive emails and text notifications when communications are sent. In the event of emergencies, phone calls may be sent as well.

Yes. The functionality of these tools is available in ParentSquare.

• SchoolMessenger
• Talking Points
• Class Dojo
• Remind
• All other parent-teacher communication platforms

For each individual with a ParentSquare account, users can fine-tune notification settings by registering and logging in, then going to My Account and clicking on Notification Settings.

Users can select instant or digest options for email, text and app notifications.

Instant delivery sends all ParentSquare posts in real-time, while digest packages all non-urgent messages in one evening email that is sent at approximately 6 p.m.

For new accounts with preferences not yet set or those who have not created an account, instant delivery is the default setting for message delivery. Make sure to update the delivery setting if digest is preferred.

While not recommended, you can opt out of:

• Emails: Click the Unsubscribe link in any email you receive
• Text Messages: Click the Opt-Out link in the first text message you receive from ParentSquare. You can also reply STOP to any subsequent text you receive.
• Phone Calls: Contact us at parentsquare@apsva.us
• If you are not a parent or guardian and are receiving notifications in error, please email parentsquare@apsva.us.

*Please note that even if you opt out of receiving communication, you will still receive notifications for emergencies and other school information deemed important, such as attendance and lunch balances. To opt back in:

• Contact us at parentsquare@apsva.us with your email and cell phone number
• Text Messages: If you sent STOP, you can reply START to any text you had received or send START to: 66458

If you need to update your contact information, please complete your Back to School forms in ParentVue.

Please contact ParentSquare directly.

Yes! In addition to using ParentSquare’s online portal, you can download the free ParentSquare app to your iPhone or Android mobile device through the App Store or Google Play Store.

Yes! We have an APS ParentSquare Community group so that community members can receive news and information from the district and from schools. Sign up to stay on top of school events and be notified of school closings and other news.

Visit the sign up page

Download App

It’s easy to stay in the loop with the ParentSquare app. Download it now for iOS or Android devices.

Activate Your Account

Follow the link in your activation email/text, or sign up on parentsquare.com or via the ParentSquare app.

Set Preferences

Select your name in the top right to set your language preferences and how often you want to receive notifications.

Appreciate Posts

Select ‘Appreciate’ in your email/app or website to thank a teacher or staff member for a post.

Participate

Select ‘Sign Ups & RSVPs’ in the sidebar to see available opportunities. Click bell on top to check your commitments.

Get Photos & Files

‘Photos & Files’ in the sidebar allows you to access pictures, forms and documents that have been shared with you.

Comment or Reply

You can select ‘Comment’ in the app or on the website to privately ask a question about the post that your teacher or school sent.

Get in Touch

Messages let you privately get in touch with your child’s teacher or school staff.

3-Step Guide for ParentVUE and ParentSquare (English) (Spanish)

ParentVUE vs ParentSquare: What’s the Difference? (English) (Spanish)

SLIDES / PRESENTATIONS

• Learn About ParentSquare
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