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ParentSquare is the new Communication tool

Exciting Communication Update 

Beginning June 1, families will begin receiving invitations to join ParentSquare, our new districtwide communication platform designed to make staying connected with your child’s school easier than ever!
 
During our Strategic Planning process, one piece of feedback we consistently heard from families was frustration with having to use multiple communication apps that often changed as students moved through grade levels. ParentSquare will help simplify communication by providing one consistent districtwide platform for families across Effingham Unit 40 Schools.
 
ParentSquare will become our primary communication tool for:
✅ Back-to-school information
✅ School and classroom communication
✅ District announcements
✅ Clubs and activities
✅ Athletics communication beginning with winter sports
✅ School closures, emergency notifications, and other mass alerts
 
One of the features we are especially excited about is ParentSquare’s built-in translation capability, allowing families to receive messages in their preferred language and helping us strengthen communication with all members of our school community.
 
We strongly encourage families to:
1️⃣ Watch for your ParentSquare invitation beginning June 1
2️⃣ Activate your account
3️⃣ Download the ParentSquare app for the best experience
 
Please know the invitation is legitimate and coming directly from Effingham Unit 40 Schools.
We look forward to improving communication and keeping families more connected than ever before! More information and helpful resources will be shared soon.
 
You can download the app anytime. When creating an account, please use the email address you use to sign in to Infinite Campus.