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ParentSquare

ParentSquare

The ParentSquare logo features a stylized icon of four connected circles in various colors, along with the text 'ParentSquare' in a green font.

San Marcos Unified School District uses ParentSquare for school communication, primarily with email, text, and app notifications. ParentSquare automatically generates an account for each parent, using the email address and phone number used during student registration. We encourage parents to access their accounts so they can download the mobile app and update their preferences on when and how they are notified.

Here’s what you can do with ParentSquare:

  • Receive messages from the school via email, text or app notification
  • Choose to receive information as it comes or all at once with a daily digest at 6pm
  • Communicate in your preferred language
  • Comment on school postings to engage with your school community
  • Direct message teachers and staff
  • Participate in group conversations
  • Sign forms and permission slips, sign up to volunteer, and more all from your desktop or mobile device

Watch the video below to get started and then log in to ParentSquare!

Help Resources & FAQs

  • The ParentSquare app is available in iOS and Android stores. Downloading the mobile app is the easiest way to receive all Posts, Events, Sign Up Requests, Photos and Files.

    Click below to get started
     

  • A ParentSquare account is automatically created for each parent based on the email address and primary phone number you gave your school office during registration. If you do not remember the email address you used, please contact your school office and they can provide it. 

  • Web browser: On your home page, click your name and select "My Account." Then, select "Language Setting.”

    Mobile app: From your home screen, click the triple bar in the top left corner. Click on "Account," then "Preferences," then "Language Settings."

  • You can choose between "instant" and "digest" notifications or choose to turn off notifications altogether (excluding emergency alerts and notices). The "instant" setting will send all posts notifications in real-time. The “digest” setting sends direct messages, alerts, and time-sensitive posts instantly, but sends all non-time sensitive posts at the end of the day, reducing the number of notifications you receive daily. (We recommend the “digest” setting”.)

    Change your settings:

    From a web browser: On your home page, click your name and select "My Account." Then, select "Customize your settings" under Notification Settings.

    From a mobile app: From your home screen, click the triple bar in the top left corner. Click on "Account," then "Preferences," then "Notification Settings."

  • Contact information can be changed in your ParentVUE account. You can also call the school office and ask for your contact information to be updated. Once your information has been updated, the new contact details will be in ParentSquare the next day. 
     

  • Go to this link  and select the "Forgot Password" option.

  • After confirming that your email address is correct, please check your spam folder. ParentSquare emails will arrive from donotreply@parentsquare.com, mark the emails as "Not Spam" or add the address to your contacts.

  • ParentSquare offers a variety of helpful Parent & Guardian resources.
    Note: You will be asked to log into ParentSquare before you can view the following resources.

    Want to know more? Complete the Parent Self-Paced Training Module (designed to be completed in 15-20 minutes)

ParentSquare Overview for Parents - English

ParentSquare Resumen Para Padres - Español