SMS Notifications for Schools & Early Childhood

Keep parents informed with instant text alerts. Emergency closures, absence notifications, event reminders, and daily updates - all delivered directly to parents' phones.

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Read Rate

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30s

Average Delivery

To all parents

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SMS Solutions for Every School Need

From daily updates to emergency alerts

Emergency & Closures

Instantly notify all parents during emergencies, weather closures, or lockdowns

Example SMS:

URGENT: Lincoln Primary is CLOSED today due to flooding. All after-school activities cancelled. Updates on school website.
  • Reach all parents in seconds
  • Pre-saved emergency templates
  • Send from mobile app anywhere
  • Works when internet is down

Absence Alerts

Automatically notify parents when their child is marked absent

Example SMS:

Hi, Emma was not present at roll call today (25 Jan). If this is unexpected, please contact the school office. Reply SICK if Emma is unwell.
  • Automated after roll call
  • Parents can reply with reason
  • Integrates with SMS systems
  • Improves student safety

Event Reminders

Boost event attendance with timely SMS reminders

Example SMS:

Reminder: School Athletics Day is tomorrow! Students should wear PE gear and bring a hat, sunscreen & water bottle. Gates open 8:30am.
  • Parent-teacher conferences
  • Sports days and performances
  • Field trip permission due dates
  • Fundraiser reminders

Early Childhood Centres

Daily updates and reminders for daycares and preschools

Example SMS:

Sunny Days Preschool: Tomorrow is pyjama day! Kids can wear their favourite PJs. Reminder: Fees due by Friday. Thanks!
  • Daily activity updates
  • What to bring reminders
  • Fee payment reminders
  • Health & illness alerts

Features Schools Love

Built specifically for education sector needs

Contact Groups

Organise by class, year level, sports team, or custom groups. Message exactly who you need.

Two-Way Replies

Parents can reply to confirm attendance, notify absence reasons, or ask questions.

Scheduled Messages

Write messages in advance and schedule them to send at the perfect time.

Message Templates

Save time with pre-written templates for common scenarios and emergencies.

Mobile App

Send messages from anywhere using our mobile-friendly web app. Perfect for emergencies.

Delivery Reports

See exactly who received your message and who didn't. Follow up with unreached parents.

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