Two-way Communication for Individuals and Groups

Convenient, real-time messaging helps teachers and coaches in your school community stay connected with classes and teams.

A faster, simpler option for conversational communication

Messages are delivered instantly via SMS, app, web, or email, so you can send timely updates directly to recipients.
Send short notes and reminders directly to your entire class or group instead of cluttering up your feed.
Automatic two-way translation allows families to receive and send messages in their preferred language, even via text.
Staff can see when direct messages are read and set office hours to pause notifications outside work hours.

Communication for classes, teams, clubs, and more.

A quick, effective way to message an entire group on ParentSquare—no need to manually select recipients.
Send a direct message separately to all recipients, or start a group conversation with up to 50 people.
Messaging in ParentSquare now includes some of the most popular features from Remind, including join links that let families opt in and unique text threads for each conversation.

“ParentSquare has been a game changer in terms of reaching our school district community much more effectively. In a large, highly diverse district, the translation ability is very important for us.”

Dan O’Brien
Chief Communications Officer, Worcester Public Schools, MA (25,000 students, >98% contactability)

“We love ParentSquare; it has helped us streamline our parent and staff communication efforts, and the customer service is top-tier. The translations feature has been a selling point for many of our teachers and principals.”

Celeste Corona Arroyo
Communications Program Manager, Fresno Unified School District (74,000 students, >95% contactability)

“Partnering with ParentSquare has truly transformed how we communicate and engage with our community of parents, guardians, staff, and even middle and high school students through StudentSquare. Without hesitation, I can say that adopting ParentSquare will go down as one of the best decisions I’ve made for our district.”

Marci McFadden
Chief of Communications, Monterey Peninsula Unified, CA (9,000+ students, >95% contactability)

Frequently Asked Questions

How do teachers communicate with families using ParentSquare?

Teachers use ParentSquare to send messages, schedule conferences, make calls, and organize class needs—all through a single platform accessible on any device.

How do districts communicate with families using ParentSquare?

Districts use ParentSquare to send alerts, updates, and newsletters across text, email, voice, app, and web—all in one unified platform.

What is StudentSquare and who uses it?

StudentSquare is a messaging app for middle and high school students. It allows teachers to send student-specific updates while keeping communication transparent for families.

Are ParentSquare messages automatically translated for families?

Yes. ParentSquare automatically translates posts, alerts, and notices into each family’s preferred language to keep communication clear and inclusive.