ParentSquare Notification System
ParentSquare Communications Platform for Families, Staff and Community
The South Glens Falls Central School District is using the ParentSquare platform for all school communications to families and community subscribers.
ParentSquare is a unified communications platform designed to keep families informed and create greater engagement and connection with the SGF school community.
SGFCSD sends important updates and timely alerts using ParentSquare, primarily communicating through email and the ParentSquare app, based on user preferences. Text messages are used for certain communications; phone calls are reserved for emergencies and other time sensitive events and are only used when necessary.
The district will continue using SchoolTool, which is a password protected secure website that offers parents, guardians and students online access to personalized information about a student’s academic program and progress. Student report cards, interim reports and academic schedules are posted in SchoolTool.
All families with a student enrolled at SFGCSD automatically receive school news and emergency notifications, as long as there is an accurate email and cell phone number. If your information is not up-to-date, you will not receive notifications from the district.
ParentSquare offers two-way translation in over 100 languages
With extensive language translation options, ParentSquare offers our families the option of receiving communications in their preferred languages, increasing equity and making communications more accessible. By giving all families control of the language in which they receive and respond to communications, ParentSquare will help eliminate language barriers between school and families and facilitate disseminating important information. To learn how to set language preferences, click here.
How SGF uses ParentSquare
SGFCSD communicates with families about everyday events and emergency situations via ParentSquare. The type of communication will depend on the type of situation.
Email is one of the primary forms of communication through ParentSquare. Email is used to communicate school-level and district-wide news/events that are non-emergency in nature. Emergency alerts are sent via email in conjunction with other forms of communication.
ParentSquare App
The mobile/desktop app is another primary form of communication through ParentSquare. The app is used for the same purposes as email, in addition to facilitating direct, two-way communication between the district and families. The ParentSquare mobile app is available for download for both iOS and Android devices.
Text Messages
Text messages are used for time-sensitive messages and in emergency situations. Parents are automatically registered to receive notifications when they enroll their student in the district. To opt-out of receiving 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
Phone calls are only used in emergency situations.
Resources for Families
Activation Process
ParentSquare automatically generates an account for each parent, using their preferred email address and phone number that is currently in our system. We encourage parents to access their accounts so they can download the mobile app and update their preferences on when and how they are notified.
ParentSquare has a variety of features to streamline district/school communications, such as:
Receive messages from the school via email, text or app notification
Choose to receive information as it comes or all at once with a daily digest
Communicate in your preferred language
Comment on school postings to engage with your school community
Direct message teachers, staff and other parents
Participate in group messages
Sign up for parent-teacher conferences
Send payments, sign forms & permission slips, receive report cards, sign up to volunteer and more all from your desktop or mobile device
You can activate your ParentSquare account by signing in to ParentSquare using the contact information (email or phone number) that matches the data you provided the school district.
Resources for Staff
Activation Process
ParentSquare automatically generates an account for each staff member, using their preferred email address and phone number that is currently in our system. Classrooms and class rosters are automatically setup in ParentSquare prior to your first login. We encourage staff members to access their accounts so they can download the mobile app, update their preferences and begin using the platform to communicate with students and their families.
ParentSquare has a variety of features to streamline district/school communications such as:
Receive messages from the school via email, text or app notification
Choose to receive information as it comes or all at once with a daily digest
Communicate in your preferred language
Comment on school postings to engage with your school community
Direct message parents and other staff members
Create groups
Organize class events
Schedule parent-teacher conferences
Send payments, sign forms, generate permission slips, request volunteers and more all from your desktop or mobile device
You can activate your ParentSquare account by signing in to ParentSquare. Select the sign in with Google option and use your South Glens Falls Central School District email address.