ParentSquare

ParentSquare automatically generates an account for each parent/guardian, using the contact information in ParentVUE. 

With ParentSquare families will be able to:

• Receive messages from school via email, text or mobile app. 
• Choose to receive information as it comes (Instant) or all at once at around 6:00 pm (Daily Digest).
• Communicate in your preferred language.
• Send two-way texts with automated translation between staff and families.
• Use the same communication tool for all students attending District 47 and District 155.

We encourage parents to log in to their accounts to download the mobile app and customize their notification preferences.

Tips for Families

• Download the App!
  It’s easy to stay in the loop with the ParentSquare app. Download it now for iOS or Android devices. 
• Activate Your Account
  Follow the link in your activation email/text, or sign up on parentsquare.com or via the ParentSquare app. (You must use the email address or cell phone number that is listed in ParentVUE.)
• Set Preferences
  If you’re using the app, select the menu in the top left of the screen to set your language preferences and how often you want to receive notifications. If you’re using the website, select your name in the upper right. 
• Sync Your Calendar
  Select ‘Events’ from the bottom of the screen in the app and then ‘Calendar Sync’ to sync the district, school, classroom or group calendar to your phone’s calendar. 
• Find Staff
  Select ‘Directory’ from the ‘More’ menu at the bottom right of the app for the names and positions of teachers and staff. If you’re using the website, select ‘Directory’ from the left sidebar.
• Appreciate Posts
  Select ‘Appreciate’ in your email/app or website to thank a teacher or staff member for a post.
• Comment or Reply
  You can select ‘Comment’ in the app or on the website to privately ask a question about the post that your teacher or school sent. Comments and replies in ParentSquare are not publicly posted. 
• Get in Touch
  ‘Messages’ on the bottom of the screen in the app (or the sidebar on the website) lets you privately get in touch with staff.

Replacing the District 47 App

The ParentSquare app will replace the current District 47 app next year. Download the free mobile app for iOS or Android. It offers the same features as the current app, including:

• Push notifications
• Syncing school calendars with your personal calendar
• Access to staff directories, ParentVUE attendance reporting, lunch menus, and more