Getting Started
Visit ParentSquare.com and download the mobile app. Click "Sign in with Microsoft" to log in.
iOS App - Apple Store
Android App - Google Play Store
Families who choose not to activate their ParentSquare account will continue to receive notifications via email as in previous years. However, these users will not be able to interact with ParentSquare features such as forms, RSVPs, comments, and more. Grades, payments, and other information will continue to be available in Infinite Campus.
Benefits of ParentSquare
ParentSquare allows families to choose their preferred communication delivery methods, including a daily digest that consolidates all school messages in one place, reducing email clutter. The app and website resemble social media platforms, enabling families to communicate directly with their school through comments, direct messaging, "appreciations" (likes), and more.
Staff can customize settings, manage their workload, create forms, and use other tools to simplify tasks. Families can also contact staff via email and phone as usual.
Register Your Account
Families can access ParentSquare using the email or phone number listed in the Extended Parent Portal. Families who opt out will continue to receive emails, texts, and phone calls but will not have access to ParentSquare's interactive features such as comments, forms, or RSVPs.
Parents/Guardians: Activate Your Account
All Academy District 20 families have access to ParentSquare, but registration is required to use its features. Before registering, please update your contact information in the Extended Parent Portal. Allow one business day after making updates before registering.
To register:
Visit ParentSquare.com/signin.
In the Register box, enter your email or phone number registered in the Extended Parent Portal.
Click Get Started.
Verify the contact information shown in ParentSquare.
To log in afterward, click the "Sign in with Microsoft" button.
Staff: Activate Your Account
From ParentSquare.com/signin or the app, click Sign in with Microsoft.
Use your Microsoft sign-in credentials and password.
Personal Preferences
Change Your Language Setting
ParentSquare offers live translation in over 100 languages. Change your language setting to receive posts, messages, and alerts in your preferred language.
Browser – ParentSquare.com
From Home, click your name at the top-right and select My Account.
On the left, select Language Settings.
Click the drop-down menu, select your language, and click Save.
Mobile App
From Home, tap the Menu (three bars) at the top left.
Select Account.
Select Preferences.
Select Language.
Scroll through the list and tap your language.
Change Your Notification Settings for Posts
Customize notifications to suit your lifestyle. Most messages are delivered as posts. You can choose notification types and delivery methods.
Instant: Sends all post notifications in real time.
Digest: Sends all posts for the day in a single digest at the end of the day (recommended).
Some posts may override digest settings. Direct messages and most alerts arrive instantly.
Browser – ParentSquare.com
From Home, click your name at the top-right and select My Account.
Select Notification Settings on the left.
Choose your preferred notification settings for General Announcements & Messages (Off, Instant, or Digest) and School Alerts (On or Off).
If you have multiple phones or emails listed, you may set the order of preferred contacts to receive notifications. Notifications will be sent to only one email and one phone number on your account.
Mobile App
From Home, tap the Menu (three bars) at the top left.
Select Account.
Select Notifications.
Use the toggles to turn notifications on or off by email, text, and app.
Select Instant or Digest for each mode.