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The ParentSquare Insider - September Edition

Posted Date: 9/23/25 (6:25 AM)
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The ParentSquare Insider

Your guide to smarter school communications.

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September News

A new school year brings new opportunities and plenty to manage. ParentSquare is here to help you simplify communication, engage families, and start the year with confidence. Inside this newsletter, you will find feature updates, checklists, and resources to make your back-to-school season a success!

ParentSquare Attendance Plus is Here!

Districts are losing millions to absenteeism. Here's how to reverse it in 30 days.
  • Help families feel seen and supported before absenteeism becomes a problem.
  • Simplify intervention workflows and tasks so your staff can focus on supporting attendance.
  • Enhance your attendance strategy with real-time dashboards and research-informed guidance.

To learn more, reach out to your sales representative to schedule a demonstration.

Smart Sites Resource Center: What's New

Whether you are already using Smart Sites or looking into a new website solution, our Smart Sites Resource Center makes it easy to explore new ideas. You will find helpful guides, templates, and tools, along with some exciting new resources to try out.

Curious about Smart Sites for your district or school? Contact your sales representative to schedule a demo or learn more about Smart Sites.
 

More updates you will love!

  • Account Switching updates - Keep work and personal information separate in ParentSquare: better privacy, clarity, and ease of switching.
  • Multi-Factor Authentication - ParentSquare will send a verification code to the email or phone number to securely verify the account owner.
  • Read receipts - Staff have access to see read receipts for Direct Messaging.
  • Set office hours - for Direct Messaging and Virtual Phone.
  • View Student Comms - Parents can see any communication sent to or from their child in ParentSquare.
  • Delete Groups - Keep your account organized by deleting unused groups.

Family Engagement Planner - September Edition

Kick off the school year with timely tips from the ParentSquare Engagement Guide! Each month, you will find a roadmap of strategies to strengthen family connections.
  • This month's focus is back-to-school communications that set expectations early.
  • Tips for introducing new tools and resources to families.
  • Creative ways to highlight attendance awareness this fall.
  • A ready-to-use checklist for keeping families engaged through the first 30 days.
The Family Engagement Planner

ParentSquare & Smart Sites Launch Kits

Getting started just got easier.

Whether you are rolling out ParentSquare or launching a new district or school website, we've built ready-to-use resources to make the process smooth for staff, families, and students.

What you will find in the Launch Kits:
  • Communication templates you can copy and send.
  • App promotion materials to drive adoption.
  • Onboarding guides and checklists.
  • Training resources for staff and families.
Explore the Launch Kits
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From the Field - A Real Q&A from our Educator User Group

A member of our community group posted a question that resonated with others:

"Good morning - we have two teachers who are co-teachers for a class. One is the 'lead' teacher, and the other is assigned as a co-teacher. Only the lead teacher can view the course roster in ParentSquare to communicate effectively. Is there a way for the co-teacher to also view that roster in ParentSquare to communicate? Thanks in advance for any insight!"

Soon, a helpful response arrived from another member. It was a perfect example of the collective wisdom of our group. The member explained the steps for a simple solution: ParentSquare allows for the addition of co-teachers and even room parents, provided they have the proper access, to help with class communication. This insight quickly solved the problem, enabling the co-teachers to get the access they needed.

Our Educator User Group is an exclusive online community where current ParentSquare users share ideas, ask questions, and exchange best practices and tips. While access is reserved for active customers, you will be invited to join once your district comes on board. In the meantime, this Facebook group is limited to verified educators already using ParentSquare.
 

Have questions or want a closer look?

Post a comment, send me a direct message, or follow up with your sales representative if you would like to see a demonstration of any feature shared in this newsletter.