We are committed to enhancing school-community partnerships and communication through a district-wide communication platform called ParentSquare. This unified system allows parents and guardians to receive all announcements from the district, principals, teachers, and coaches in one convenient location, with customizable options for how and when they are notified.
By unifying multiple tools into one communications app and service, ParentSquare provides a seamless experience for parents and staff. Parents will receive school delay and closure information, keep track of news, activities, and events from their children’s schools, enjoy photos and announcements posted by teachers, sign up for parent-teacher conferences, see calendar items, and much more. School staff and parents can also engage in both one-to-one and group messaging with real-time language translation.
ParentSquare is accessible on both computers and mobile devices. All district, school, athletic, and classroom communications will be sent directly to your email and/or phone via text. We encourage you to download the free ParentSquare app, available for both iOS and Android devices.
If you are new to ParentSquare, we highly recommend that parents watch the 14 minute training video that will help you to navigate through the ParentSquare application.
Activate your Account
Parents will receive an invitation email or text to join ParentSquare. Please click the link to activate your account. It takes less than a minute. You can use ParentSquare on any device. You can download the free mobile app for iOS or Android or use the desktop version at www.parentsquare.com.
Choose How Often You Receive Notifications
Once you have registered your account, you can adjust your notification settings to determine which communication methods you prefer – email, text, or mobile app – and how often you would like to receive these notifications.
You have three options:
Regardless of your notification settings, you will continue to receive emergency notifications instantly. This will include delays and cancellations.
Step-by-Step Directions:
- Log into ParentSquare on your mobile app or web browser.
- Navigate to your Account (click your name/avatar).
- Select Notifications and toggle your preferred delivery method (Email, Text, or App) to either Instant or Digest.
How to View and Send Direct Messages (Mobile App)
While "Posts" on your main feed are meant for general school announcements, "Messages" are intended for private, 1-on-1 communication with a teacher or school staff member.
To View a Received Message:
- Check the school name at the top of your screen. (If you need to switch schools, tap the Menu icon (three bars) at the top left, select Schools, then tap your specific school).
- Tap the Messages icon at the bottom of the screen.
- The most recent message received and the names of the participants will display. Tap the message to see the entire conversation thread.
- Pro-Tip: Tap the "i" icon in the top right of the message thread to see a list of everyone in the conversation and view any shared photos or attachments.
To Send a New Message
- Ensure you are on the correct school campus using the top-left Menu icon.
- Tap Messages at the bottom of the screen, then tap the + at the top right.
- Select your conversation type:
- Direct Message: Creates a separate conversation for each recipient. Each person only sees messages between you and them.
- Group Conversation: Creates one joint conversation for everyone. Each person sees messages from everyone else in the group.
- Tap on the name(s) in the quick-select list, then tap Add at the top.
- Type your text in the New Message field.
- Tap Send. Your message will be delivered immediately.
- For athletics, type the sport name to populate contact information.
Not a Parent but want to Stay Connected?
If you are a community member, grandparent, or supporter of Holgate Local Schools and would like to receive updates, you can sign up to stay connected! Click the link below to join our Holgate Community Group and receive school news and announcements. Join Our Holgate Community Group Here
Student Square
Students in grades 6-12 have the ability to stay connected through StudentSquare. We
have created your child’s account using your child’s school email. StudentSquare is available for students to use on their computers or mobile devices. For mobile devices, students can download the StudentSquare app and sign in with the Google option to begin or by using the website: https://www.mystudentsquare.com/signin.