Coming Soon: Easier-to-Recognize Text Messages 

Very soon, the text messages you get from our school will come from regular 10-digit phone numbers instead of short codes. This will make it easier to see who is messaging you. 

Why is this helpful? ⬇️

You’ll be able to tell who the message is from. For example, a message from your child’s teacher will come from a different phone number than a message from the school office. This helps you know right away who is trying to reach you. 

What’s changing? ⬇️

Right now, most texts come from a 5-digit number. Soon, you’ll start getting texts from regular 10-digit phone numbers for: 

• Direct messages
• Classroom posts
• School posts 

Messages from the district, digests and alerts will still come from the 5-digit number. 

What should I do? ⬇️

When you get a text from one of these new numbers, you can save it in your phone. 

For example, save it as “Ms. Davis - 4th Grade” or your school’s name so you’ll recognize it later. 

Why is this happening? ⬇️

All mobile carriers (like Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile) now require this change. It helps make sure school messages are delivered without being marked as spam. 

Does this affect the app or email? ⬇️

No. If you use the ParentSquare app or email, nothing is changing for you. This only affects text messages. 

Thank you for staying connected! 👏👏