Stay Up-to-Date with Your Boise Schools
At Boise Schools, we believe that clear and consistent communication is vital to the success of our students and the satisfaction of our community. We use a variety of communication tools to ensure that parents, guardians, and patrons stay informed and engaged with what's happening in our schools. Here's a comprehensive overview of the tools we use at the district level.
*Note: your schools may use some of these tools as well and will send out separate communication about the communication tools they use.
ParentSquare
With ParentSquare, you’ll receive important district, school, and classroom updates all in one place accessible from your phone or computer. Whether it’s event reminders, forms, schedule changes, or classroom news, ParentSquare makes it easy to stay connected. With ParentSquare, you can:
- Choose how and when you receive messages
- Reply to messages from staff
- View calendars and sign-ups
- Fill out permission slips and forms
- Access everything in your preferred language
In the meantime, you can download the free ParentSquare app for iOS or Android, or log in at www.parentsquare.com.
Need help getting started?
Use our Activation Guide for step-by-step instructions to activate your account and customize your settings. To learn more about ParentSquare watch this brief video, which is also provided in Spanish.
Text Messaging
Stay informed about urgent and important information through our text messaging alert systems. We send out alerts for:
SchoolMessenger (Parents & Guardians Only)
SchoolMessenger system to deliver emergency text messages, straight to your mobile phone with important information about school closings, safety alerts, etc.
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You can participate in this free service* just by sending a text message of "Y" OR "Yes" to our school district's short code number, 67587.
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You can also opt-out of these messages at any time by simply replying to one of our messages with "Stop".
SchoolMessenger is compliant with the Student Privacy Pledge, so you can rest assured that your information is safe and will never be given or sold to anyone.
You'll want to repeat the opt-in process for any wireless numbers that you wish to include.
In addition to performing the opt-in process above, please ensure that our District has your wireless number(s) in our student information database.
Social Media
Follow Boise School District on our social media platforms to get the latest news and event highlights, as well as student and teacher successes, community engagement opportunities and information on Boise Schools programs, athletics, and activities.
District Newsletters
Approximately every two weeks during the school year, Boise Schools offers “Boise School District News,” an e-newsletter filled with stories of student and teacher success, timely district-wide news and announcements, and parent engagement opportunities. Parent email addresses are updated regularly from our parent portal system, Infinite Campus, however anyone (grandparents, media, patrons, etc.) interested in keeping up with your Boise School District, may sign-up online to receive our District newsletter.
Beyond the Bell
Beyond the Bell offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Boise School District —covering the financial, operational, and policy decisions that shape our schools. Each edition provides insights on areas such as budgeting and strategic planning, student safety, and our district’s approach to teaching and learning. Whether you're an elected official, business leader, parent, district employee or community partner, Beyond the Bell keeps you informed on the issues that matter most in public education. Subscribe today!
Community Education
Boise School District's Community Education program offers a variety of classes each season, including Fall, Winter, and Spring sessions. These classes range from personal enrichment to professional development and are designed to provide affordable lifelong learning opportunities for all members of the community. Subscribe online to receive notifications about our popular Community Education classes.
District Website
Our district website is the central hub for all information related to our schools. Here you can find:
Visit us at www.boiseschools.org for the latest information.
Infinite Campus (Parents, Guardians & Students Only)
Our parent portal, Infinite Campus, provides a secure and convenient way for parents to access important information about their child's education. Features include:
Log in to Infinite Campus to stay connected to your child's academic progress. Please ensure your contact information is up-to-date in the Parent Portal to receive these alerts.
For any questions or additional information about our communication tools, please contact our Communications Office at 208-854-4000. Thank you for staying connected with us!