Empowered Brand Ambassadors
Teachers and staff are the bedrock of a school district's culture. From your unique vantage point, you experience the daily triumphs and shape the learning environment—making you invaluable assets for sharing your school's story and elevating its brand.
Trusted Voices with Front-Row Seats
According to research from SchoolCEO, parents and families trust communication sent by their child's teacher more than any other source of school information. This direct, personal connection fosters a level of trust that no other communication channel can replicate.
As teachers, you also have a unique front-row seat to the incredible moments happening daily in classrooms and throughout your schools. These authentic, on-the-ground stories—from a successful field trip to a hands-on activity to a heartwarming student interaction—are vital for showcasing your district's strengths and culture.
Value the Heart of Your School's Culture
Teachers and staff embody and carry forward the school's values into daily practice. Daily interactions with students, families, and each other directly shape perceptions of the district as a whole. A positive and supportive school culture, built on strong relationships among colleagues, is a significant draw for prospective employees. When employees feel valued and appreciated, they become happier and more engaged, which, in turn, positively reflects on your school's brand and attracts new talent.
Direct & Secure Connections
Secure Two-Way Messaging: Safe, direct conversations between staff, students, and families.
Express More: Drive engagement with video/image attachments, reactions, threaded replies, and more.
Message Moderation & Flagging: Allow users to report messages for immediate administrator review and action.
Why your district needs two-way communications
We know that strong family engagement can help districts solve a variety of challenges, from reducing chronic absenteeism to improving literacy and more. But to be really engaged in their child’s education, parents don’t just need to be informed. They need to actively participate. So why not invite them to engage in an ongoing conversation? Here, we’ll show you how.
Two-Way Messaging
Effective communication starts with simple, secure messaging. Our tools empower schools to confidently connect with families and students.
Reach Every Family, Automatically
Two-Way Auto-Translation: Both teachers and families can write and read messages in their own languages. Reply in your preferred language and your message will auto-translate for parents and guardians.
SMS Notifications for Messages: Parents are notified via text with new messages, based on user preference, whether using the app, a desktop, or a mobile browser.
One Inbox: No more digging through emails, Facebook messages, and texts. Your district’s app serves as home base for all school communications and one inbox for all direct messages from teachers and staff.
Two-Way Messaging
Effective communication starts with simple, secure messaging. Our tools empower schools to confidently connect with families and students.
Direct & Secure Connections
Secure Two-Way Messaging: Safe, direct conversations between staff, students, and families.
Express More: Drive engagement with video/image attachments, reactions, threaded replies, and more.
Message Moderation & Flagging: Allow users to report messages for immediate administrator review and action.
Reach Every Family, Automatically
Two-Way Auto-Translation: Both teachers and families can write and read messages in their own languages. Reply in your preferred language and your message will auto-translate for parents and guardians.
SMS Notifications for Messages: Parents are notified via text with new messages, based on user preference, whether using the app, a desktop, or a mobile browser.
One Inbox: No more digging through emails, Facebook messages, and texts. Your district’s app serves as home base for all school communications and one inbox for all direct messages from teachers and staff.
Why your district needs two-way communications
We know that strong family engagement can help districts solve a variety of challenges, from reducing chronic absenteeism to improving literacy and more. But to be really engaged in their child’s education, parents don’t just need to be informed. They need to actively participate. So why not invite them to engage in an ongoing conversation? Here, we’ll show you how.
Connect Your Entire School Community
From field trip to football field, building a strong school community means connecting with groups of any size effortlessly and effectively. Together, we can make everyone in your school community a better communicator.
Automate your workflow.
All the things you should do but don't have time for? We've made it easier than ever to get connected and stay that way without limits and worry.
Google Classroom Sync: Seamlessly integrate with your existing Google Classroom activities. This means you can save time by managing assignments and announcements from one central platform.
Unlimited Group Size Chats: Create and message groups of any size to share team updates, school-wide news, and more.
Behavior Tracking: Share behavior notes and recognize positive actions to support PBIS and effective classroom management.
Proactive AI Moderation: Support safe and meaningful connection with automated flagging and moderation tools that can prevent potential risks and concerns.
Keep the band (and team) together.
Create organized, secure Rooms for any group in your district so you can scale and organize communication across all school organizations.
SMS notifications and push notifications make sure your message is seen.
Proactive AI moderation helps staff and family connect, without the concern.
Connect everyone.
Announcements Feed: Publish important updates and news in one place for your entire group or class so families always know where to find the latest information.
SMS Announcements & Push Notifications: Ensure critical group announcements reach everyone instantly on their mobile devices.
Materials Hub: Share resources, assignments, and files securely with your groups and classes.
Who speaks for your brand?
Research shows that teachers and staff already know they have the power—and the responsibility—to positively impact public perceptions of their schools. But they may not have the training, tools, and support to do so effectively.
Connect Your Entire School Community
From field trip to football field, building a strong school community means connecting with groups of any size effortlessly and effectively. Together, we can make everyone in your school community a better communicator.
Connect everyone.
Announcements Feed: Publish important updates and news in one place for your entire group or class so families always know where to find the latest information.
SMS Announcements & Push Notifications: Ensure critical group announcements reach everyone instantly on their mobile devices.
Materials Hub: Share resources, assignments, and files securely with your groups and classes.
Automate your workflow.
All the things you should do but don't have time for? We've made it easier than ever to get connected and stay that way without limits and worry.
Google Classroom Sync: Seamlessly integrate with your existing Google Classroom activities. This means you can save time by managing assignments and announcements from one central platform.
Unlimited Group Size Chats: Create and message groups of any size to share team updates, school-wide news, and more.
Behavior Tracking: Share behavior notes and recognize positive actions to support PBIS and effective classroom management.
Proactive AI Moderation: Support safe and meaningful connection with automated flagging and moderation tools that can prevent potential risks and concerns.
Who speaks for your brand?
Research shows that teachers and staff already know they have the power—and the responsibility—to positively impact public perceptions of their schools. But they may not have the training, tools, and support to do so effectively.
Keep the band (and team) together.
Create organized, secure Rooms for any group in your district so you can scale and organize communication across all school organizations.
SMS notifications and push notifications make sure your message is seen.
Proactive AI moderation helps staff and family connect, without the concern.
See how districts use Apptegy to bring families and staff together.
Learn how districts have partnered with Apptegy to transform their school communications.
Etiwanda School District, CA
See how you can create real connections—not just contact. This case study explores how Etiwanda School District’s strategic rollout, coupled with an exceptionally responsive support system, led to an astounding 98% parent adoption rate—fundamentally transforming their districtwide communication.
Humble ISD, TX
Discover how strategic communication can transform a district's reputation and enrollment. This case study shows how Humble ISD's partnership with Apptegy helped them overcome leadership challenges and scattered messaging, resulting in unified district communication and measurable enrollment growth that reinforced their position as a premier district of choice.
Springfield Public Schools, IL
Like many districts, Springfield Public Schools' parents were overwhelmed by numerous third-party apps and platforms used by individual teachers and schools. Rachel Dyas, the district's director of communications, looked for a comprehensive solution to streamline family communication. Her findings led her to fully embrace Apptegy's Rooms.