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Parent Square Communications Platform

Welcome to ParentSquare

 

Bellville ISD is thrilled to launch ParentSquare, a new platform to connect families and schools. ParentSquare will be the primary way BISD and campuses share important information with families. As we transition, platforms like SchoolMessenger, Remind, and ClassDojo will be phased out, and ParentSquare will take their place.

ParentSquare is a safe, secure, and modern approach to communication and collaboration between school and home.

Some features include:

  • Mass notifications and urgent alerts with two-way communication
  • Mobile application for administrators and parents (iOS and Android)
  • Attendance notifications
  • Teacher and classroom communication
  • Direct Messaging with two-way translation
  • Appointment Sign Ups (parent-teacher conferences, technology pick-ups)
  • Calendar and RSVP
  • Volunteering and classroom supply sign-ups
  • And so much more!

As a registered parent, you can:

  • Receive messages from the school and district via phone, email, text, or app notification
  • Choose to receive information as it comes or all at once with a daily digest at 6pm
  • 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 from schools and teachers
  • Sign up for parent-teacher conferences
  • Sign up to volunteer, sign up to donate school supplies, and more all from your desktop or mobile device

How do I register for ParentSquare?

On the app, enter your email or cell phone number. The email and/or cell phone number should match what is in the school's information system (Ascender) or database.

On the web, click ‘Sign In’, then under ‘Register’ section, put your email or phone number and click '“Go”.

If the email or phone number is not recognized by ParentSquare, parents can follow directions to request access or call the school office and ask them to update the contact information.

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Ensure that you complete the Annual Student Information Form to update your contact information. You can also contact your child’s school for more assistance.  

     

  • ParentSquare allows users to customize their notifications based on notification type and select their preferred delivery method for each school. The Instant setting will send all post notifications in real-time. The Digest setting sends direct messages, alerts, and time-sensitive posts instantly, but sends all non-time sensitive posts at the end of the day, reducing the number of notifications you receive daily. (We recommend the Digest setting.) Learn more about managing notifications.

  • If you have more than one child in Bellville ISD, see the directions below on how to navigate to their announcements in ParentSquare.  

    In the ParentSquare App 

    1. The current school view will appear at the top of your homepage. To switch schools, select the three lines in the top left corner of your screen.  
    2. Then select the "Schools" icon in the left hand menu and then the desired school you would like to view.  
    3. To navigate announcements from different classes at the same school or if you have multiple children at the same school, you can also customize your feed to those classes as well. After selecting the three lines in the top left corner on the homepage, select "Classes" in the left hand menu. Then select the desired class. 

  • Parents can update their language preference for their account. Once they have done this, ParentSquare will automatically translate any communication to them in their selected language. This translation will also occur when the parent sends a message to a staff member. Learn more about ParentSquare translations and how to set the language preference.

  • Yes. All parents have a ParentSquare account. ParentSquare is the primary tool for district and school communication. Individuals who do not activate their account in ParentSquare will still receive an email digest at the end of each day that communication is sent out to them. In the event of emergencies, phone calls will be sent as well.

    1. Activate Your Account
      Click the link in your activation email/text, or sign up on the ParentSquare website or via the ParentSquare app.
       
    2. Download App
      It’s easy to stay in the loop with the ParentSquare app. Download it now. iOS | Android
       
    3. Set Preferences
      Click your name in the top right to set your notification and language preferences.
       
    4. Get Photos & Files
      Click ‘Photos & Files’ in sidebar to access pictures, forms, and documents that have been shared with you.
       
    5. Appreciate Posts
      Click ‘Appreciate’ in your email/app or website to thank a teacher or staff member for a post.
       
    6. Comment or Reply
      Click ‘Comment’ in app or website to privately ask a question about the post that your teacher or school sent.
       
    7. Participate
      Click ‘Sign Ups & RSVPs’ in the sidebar to see available opportunities. Click bell on top to check your commitments.
       
    8. Join a Group
      Click ‘Groups’ in the sidebar to join a group or committee at your school to participate or to stay up to-date.
       
    9. Find People
      Click ‘Directory’ in the sidebar to find contact information for school staff.
       
    10. Get in Touch
      Click ‘Messages’ in the sidebar to privately get in touch with staff and teachers.

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