The family engagement platform for K-12

Unify communications, attendance, payments, and websites to strengthen family engagement, simplify school operations, and maximize student success.

AI and data intelligence
ParentSquare AI and data intelligence tools

Surface insights, automate workflows, and communicate with clarity and confidence.

Communication
ParentSquare districtwide communication tools

Streamline districtwide communication with one platform that keeps messaging consistent and easy to manage.

Payments
ParentSquare secure school payment tools

Simplify payments with a secure, convenient system that makes it easy for parents to pay while reducing manual work and improving collection rates for schools.

Websites
ParentSquare accessible school website tools

Create accessible, easy-to-manage websites that keep families informed and reflect your district’s unique story.

Engagement
ParentSquare family engagement tools

Strengthen family engagement with inclusive communication across languages and channel preferences.

Attendance
ParentSquare attendance tools

Improve attendance with timely, automated communication and insights that help districts address chronic absenteeism

Alerts
ParentSquare emergency and urgent alert tools

Send fast, reliable alerts to the right people, ensuring timely communication in everyday and urgent situations.

Messaging
Two-way messaging between school staff and families in ParentSquare

Enable two-way messaging that makes it easier for families and staff to connect and respond quickly.

Unified platform

Solutions that meet today’s school needs

Bring communication, engagement, and outreach tools into one place so your district can be more efficient, effective, and connected.

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Strong relationships with every school family

Build trust and increase family signups and participation with inclusive, two-way communication.

A ParentSquare attendance dashboard showing student attendance data and engagement trends

Transform school attendance engagement

Deepen connections, manage interventions, and save time for the staff who support attendance every day.

ParentSquare feed update with classroom news

Simple teacher and parent tools for everyday connection

Help teachers and families communicate through one platform, reducing information overload and keeping classroom updates organized and easy to manage.

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Reach school staff and families when it matters

Send fast, reliable alerts across channels with district-level control. Messages are auto-translated so everyone can stay updated and engaged.

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School websites that inform and engage

Accessible, easy-to-manage websites are within reach. Intuitive tools help schools stay up to date, brand forward, and information rich.

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AI that works for your school staff

Leverage AI to reduce workload, surface insights, and support communication, while keeping human oversight at the center.

Awards in innovation and education

EdTech Awards 2026 badge
2026 EdTech Awards
Best Communication Solution
ParentSquare wins G2 2026 Best Software Awards, placing No. 1 on the Best Education Software Products for Classroom Messaging
G2 2026 Best Software Awards
No. 1 Best Education Software Products, Classroom Messaging
ISTELive26 Best of Show winner secondary education category badge
Tech & Learning Best of Show at ISTE Live 26
ParentSquare Attendance Plus
2026 EdTech Breakthrough Award — Family Engagement Platform of the Year badge
EdTech Breakthrough Award
2026 Family Engagement Platform of the Year
ParentSquare Smart Sites wins District Administration 2026 Top EdTech Product of the year
District Administration 2026 Top EdTech Products
Smart Sites
Tech & Learning secondary education award winner badge
Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence 2025
ParentSquare Attendance Plus
Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence, Back to School 2025 — Secondary Education winner badge
Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence: Back to School 2025
ParentSquare Attendance Plus
Tech & Learning award 2025
Tech & Learning Best of Show ISTE Live 25
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Trusted by districts nationwide

See impact in action

ParentSquare helps districts deliver real results that transform school communities in meaningful ways.

Concord School District Taunton Public Schools Dover Area School District Cherokee County School District Cobb County School District Charlotte County Public Schools Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools La Canada Unified School District Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Belton ISD Oak Harbor Public Schools Lenoir City Schools Mountain View School District Sunnybrook School District 171 Glenbrook HSD Las Cruces Public Schools Yakima School District Gilroy Unified School District

“ParentSquare transformed our district from fragmented, one-way communication into a true communication hub that supports collaborative engagement. It’s been incredibly rewarding to see parents who once stayed silent now comment, engage with posts, complete forms, and seamlessly roll with each new feature we introduce.”

Abigail Offenbaker
District Communications
Castleberry ISD (TX)

“With ParentSquare, we have realized a significant cost savings in materials, postage, and labor by shifting away from mailing physical letters for our notifications when students meet certain absence accrual thresholds. Coupling this great benefit with the overall improvements we’ve seen to our communications and engagement, we are very pleased with our decision to partner with ParentSquare.”

Renee Ryon
Director of Communications
Dysart Unified School District (AZ)

“ParentSquare has been such a fantastic tool for our school district. As someone who juggles multiple responsibilities, I appreciate how it consolidates all communication in one place. With seamless text, email, and app notifications, staying informed is easier than ever. The automatic translation feature is a true lifesaver for our diverse community, making sure every family stays connected and engaged.”

Rachel Starnes
Director of Information Systems
Belton Independent School District (TX)

“As a member of the educational community, I cannot imagine functioning without ParentSquare. It has become the backbone of our communication strategy and a cornerstone of our success. Hands down, it’s the best platform available. We are—and will remain—forever fans!”

Marci McFadden
Chief of Staff/Chief of Communications and Community Engagement
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District (CA)
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Solutions

Built for schools, designed for families

Our unified communication platform is designed to serve the needs of modern school districts.

People

Made to serve school communities

Everyone who uses ParentSquare needs something a little different. Our system works for everyone so schools and families can take on the challenges facing K-12 education—together.

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Use cases

Supporting your everyday needs

Strong communication and engagement means a stronger school district. See what you can expect from ParentSquare.

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