Stay Informed: Communication Channels for Shaker Heights Schools Families
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The Shaker Heights City School District is committed to keeping you informed and engaged throughout the school year. Below is a summary of the communication channels available to parents and guardians:
PowerSchool Portal
The PowerSchool Portal will continue to be your one-stop shop for class schedules, attendance records and grades. Please ensure you are able to access the PowerSchool Portal. If you need assistance, please email powerschool@shaker.org.
ParentSquare
New this year, ParentSquare is our platform for attendance notices and classroom-level communications. This unified communications platform is designed to keep parents and guardians informed and encourage greater engagement and connection with your student’s school. Teachers will also be able to use ParentSquare to send out important notifications and reminders to students at the Middle School and High School. Please ensure your contact information is up to date so you receive important updates from your child’s teachers.
All parents/guardians will receive an invitation shortly to register with ParentSquare. All classroom information will now be sent to your computer or phone via email and/or text regardless of registration completion. For even more convenience, download the ParentSquare app (available for free for iOS and Android devices). Upon registration, parents/guardians can customize email, text and app notifications and more.
Have questions? Click the question mark in the top right corner of the desktop version or the Help tab on the app (tap the triple bar icon at the top left) to find answers to most of your questions.
SchoolMessenger
For building-level and District communications, the District will continue to use SchoolMessenger to start the school year. Later this year, SchoolMessenger will be replaced by Messages XR, a complementary product to the new shaker.org website. This change will allow for better integration of emails, website announcements, and e-newsletters, making it easier for you to stay informed.
FinalForms
For Shaker Heights Middle School and Shaker Heights High School athletics communications, we use FinalForms to send emails and text messages to families and students. This platform ensures that you receive timely updates about your student’s athletic activities.
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