BISD Utilizes ParentSquare for Mass Notifications and School Communication

Great Resources – Getting Started

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ParentSquare allows members to select how they receive their notifications, either digest or instant.

Update your Notification Setting (using the mobile app)

1. From the home screen tap the triple bar menu at the top left.
2. Select Account and then Notifications.   
3. Select how you want to be notified at each school.
   - Turn OFF Custom Settings to use the same notification settings for all schools.
   - Turn ON Custom Settings to set different notifications at each school.
4. Toggle on or off to receive Email, Text, and/or App Notifications.
5. Select Instant or Digest for each mode. Note: Digest is recommended – you will receive one notification per day, for all posts, in the evening.
    

Update your Notification Settings (using a web browser)

1. From Home, click your name and select My Account.
2. Click Notification Settings.
3. Choose your preferred Notification Settings for General Announcements & Messages (Off, Instant or Digest) and School Alerts (On or Off). Once you've made selections, future messaging will send based on your preferences.
   Note: you cannot turn off Urgent Alerts & Notices; this includes attendance notices.
4. If you have multiple emails or phones listed on your account, set the order of your preferred contacts to receive notifications. Notifications will only be sent to one email and one phone on your account.
   
   Note: the “Choose Best Match” setting will select the most relevant email and phone to send the notification to. Notifications related to the student/parent will go to the personal email/phone, while notifications intended for staff only will always go to the staff email/phone. Posts sent to both staff and parents will default to the parent's email/phone.

Blanco ISD uses ParentSquare for school communication, primarily with email, text, and app notifications. ParentSquare automatically generates an account for each parent, using their preferred email address and phone number.

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.

HERE IS WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH PARENTSQUARE:

• 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 at 6 pm 
• 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
• Sign forms & permission slips, sign up to volunteer, and more all from your desktop or mobile device

Register today to set your communication preferences and stay up to date on school happenings!

LOG IN to ParentSquare and get connected!

Download the App from the Apple App Store or Google Play for easy use and access.

Descripción general de ParentSquare para padres (versión en español)