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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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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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.
Keep Your School Community Connected
Join hundreds of NZ schools using WebSMS for parent communications.
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