ParentSquare OLD

As a parent, you will be automatically enrolled, and receive communication from ParentSquare.
In additions to communication from your Student's teachers and schools, your ParentSquare account also provides you with emergency alerts. These alerts will be used to communicate weather delays, school closures or other emergency situations.

STEP ONE: Register in ParentSquare:

1. Go to the web address https://www.parentsquare.com/signin
2. Enter your Email or Phone Number you provided to the District through Skyward.
3. Click Get Started.

STEP TWO: Download the ParentSquare App (Optional):
Use the camera on your phone to scan these QR codes - it takes you directly to the App or Google Play store.

Register using the ParentSquare App:

1. Open the ParentSquare App.
2. Enter your Email or Phone Number you provided to the District through Skyward.
3. Tap Continue

       4.  Enter the registration code sent by Email or Text and tap Continue. 

Need Additional Help?

• Troubleshooting - Not receiving messages for Parents
• FAQ's for Parents
• Once you are logged in, you can access help articles (Español) for more information. 
• For additional support email or chat ParentSquare using the links in the app or call (888) 469-3168.

As a student at EMS or EHS, you will be automatically enrolled and receive communication from each of your teachers that use StudentSquare.

All communication will be sent to your @ephrataschools.org email address or through the StudentSquare App if downloaded. You may also choose to receive text messages from your teacher or school by adding your phone number to your StudentSquare account. You can respond directly to these messages to talk back and forth with your teacher if allowed.

Your StudentSquare account also provides you with emergency alerts from your school. These alerts will communicate weather delays, school closures, or other emergency situations.

STEP ONE: Log in to StudentSquare:

Using a web browser:

1. Go to this link
2. Click on Sign In with Google and enter your School Password.
3. Click Sign In.

DOWNLOAD THE STUDENTSQUARE APP:
Use the camera on your phone to scan these QR codes to go directly to the App or Google Play store.



Register on the Mobile App (iPhone or Android):

1. Open the StudentSquare app.
2. Click Sign In with Google and enter your @ephrataschools.org email and password.
3. Tap Sign In.

In the app, use the bottom options to navigate through Posts, Messages, Alerts and Notices, and other content shared at your school.


STEP TWO - Add your cell phone to your account:

EMS & EHS Students may add a cell number to receive messages via text:

ADD YOUR CELL PHONE Using the mobile app:

1. From Home, tap the triple-bar Menu on the top-left.
2. Select Account.
3. Select My Account.
4. Select Edit at the top-right of the screen.
5. Enter your cell phone number.
6. Tap Continue.
7. Enter the verification code received.
8. Tap Confirm.
    

ADD YOUR CELL PHONE Using a web browser:

1. From Home, click your name at top right and select Manage Account.
2. Click Edit Account in the left sidebar.
   
3. From Edit Account, click Edit or Add next to Cell Phone.
4. Enter your phone number and select Next. A verification code will be sent via email or text.
5. Enter Verification Code and click Confirm.
6. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click Save.

STEP TWO: Set your Notification Preferences:
If you are receiving too many notifications from StudentSquare, update your account settings. You can customize notification preferences by type and delivery method.

CHANGE YOUR NOTIFICATION SETTINGS From the app:

1. Tap the triple-bar menu in the top left.
2. Tap Account in the left sidebar and select Notifications.
    
3. Choose your preferences:
   • Urgent Alerts & Notices: managed by your school/district, cannot toggle on/off.
   • School Alerts: toggle on/off.
   • App Notifications: toggle on/off; choose Digest or Instant frequency.
   • Text Notifications: toggle on/off; choose Digest or Instant frequency.
   • Email Notifications: toggle on/off; choose Digest or Instant frequency.
      

CHANGE YOUR NOTIFICATION SETTINGS From the WEB BROWSER:

1. From My Account, click Notification Settings in the left sidebar.
2. Choose your preferences:
   • Instant: delivered as soon as possible after sent.
   • Digest: delivered in the evening; applies to posts only.
   • Off: no notifications delivered except urgent alerts.
   • School Alerts: On = all alerts, Off = urgent only.
3. Set preferences separately by school or district.
   

More information on using your StudentSquare Account can be found. Please click link here.!

As an employee of the Ephrata School District, you’ve been signed up to receive important school district and/or school communication in ParentSquare.

Your ParentSquare account also provides you with emergency alerts. These alerts will be used to communicate weather delays, school closures, or other emergency situations.

We will use the communication method you’ve shared with the District (email and/or phone) in your Skyward Employee Access Account.

Please go HERE for instructions and information on using your District ParentSquare account.

To verify Ephrata Schools has your current contact information:
 

1. Log into Skyward Family Access
2. Click on "My Account" in the top right corner.
   
3. Verify that the “Primary” phone number listed is your current cell phone number and update if necessary.
   
4. Once your phone number is updated, click "Save."

Please make sure to keep your information up-to-date and set your preferred language to ensure you receive the latest communication in the language you read.

To verify your notification settings are accurate in ParentSquare:
 

1. Log into ParentSquare or use the ParentSquare App by entering your phone number and password. If you are unsure of your password, hit the "forgot password" button and follow the steps to create a new login.
2. Follow these simple steps to check your notification settings.

Like any text message, you have the right to stop receiving messages any time. You can simply text STOP to any message received.

Please keep in mind that in the event of an emergency, these preferences will be overridden to ensure you’re kept up-to-date on any safety or security issue.

NOTE: If you delete your primary phone number in ParentSquare, you may still receive messages. Our system links to Skyward and is refreshed each evening, which means your deleted phone number will be restored to Skyward. If you no longer want to receive notifications, please change your notification settings using the instructions in Step 1 above.

1. Check your spam folder for emails from donotreply@parentsquare.com.
2. Add the domain ParentSquare.com or the email address donotreply@parentsquare.com to the safe senders list in your email client (Gmail, Yahoo, aol, etc.) You can search online how to do this. If using Gmail:
   • Go to Settings.
   • At the bottom of the pane, click Mail.
   • In the left pane, select Mail > Accounts > Block or allow.
   • Under Blocked Senders, select the address or domain you want to unblock, and then select.
3. Text the word START to 66458. This will resume text messaging to your phone.

If you are still not receiving messages, please contact your child's school.