• What is ParentSquare?

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    ParentSquare is a unified communication platform that offers a whole host of tools which allows district, school administrators and teachers to more effectively communicate and engage with families and students. 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
      • StudentSquare
      • And so much more!

     
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  • When will WGSD start communicating with parents using ParentSquare?

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    Beginning the 2023-24 school year.

     
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  • Is ParentSquare replacing some existing tools and services that WGSD has been using?

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    Yes. Starting July 1, 2023, the following tools and services will no longer be supported for WGSD staff members to use. The functionality of these tools is available in ParentSquare.

      • SchoolMessenger
      • WGSD’s Blackboard Mobile App
      • ClassDojo
      • Remind 101
      • GroupMe

     
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  • Will parents receive notifications from ParentSquare if they do not sign up for ParentSquare?

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    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.

     
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  • How can parents change their language settings in ParentSquare?

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    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.

     
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  • Where can I find more information about how to use ParentSquare?

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    Click here for help and how-to guides for parents using ParentSquare.

     
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  • What is StudentSquare?

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    StudentSquare has similar features to ParentSquare, but it’s adapted for student use. WGSD students in grades 6-12 will have access to StudentSquare starting in the fall. Click here to learn more about StudentSquare.

     
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  • Can parents opt out of ParentSquare?

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    Yes, but please note that the WGSD, your school, and teachers use ParentSquare to communicate with parents and guardians for information including emergency messages as well as information closely related to the school’s educational mission.

    Parents can also opt out of certain communication methods without opting out of ParentSquare entirely:

      • Emails: Click the Unsubscribe link in any email you receive
      • Text Messages: Click the Opt Out link in the first text message you receive from ParentSquare. You can also reply STOP to any subsequent text you receive.
      • Phone Calls: Contact us at 636-733-1140

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    *Please note that even if you opt out of receiving communication, you will still receive notifications for emergencies and other school information deemed important, such as attendance and lunch balances.

     
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  • If I am a community member without a student in the district, can I receive community newsletters?

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    Yes, fill out this form to receive Our Schools newsletter from WGSD.

     
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