ParentSquare Information

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ParentSquare is now the primary platform for school-home communication for Hamden Public Schools. ParentSquare allows HPS to unify communication with K-12 families from the district, schools and classrooms under one umbrella.

With ParentSquare families will be able to:

  • Receive messages from school via email, text or mobile app. 
  • Choose to receive information as it comes (Instant) or all at once at around 6:00 pm (Daily Digest).
  • Communicate in your preferred language.
  • Send two-way texts with automated translation between staff and families.
  • Receive attendance notifications with the option to send in a digital note to excuse your student’s absence.
  • Sign up for parent-teacher conferences.
  • Sign permission slips and more all from your computer or mobile device.

Download the ParentSquare App
 

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ParentSquare-ANDROID

 

Activate Your Account

There are three ways that you can activate your ParentSquare account.

  1. Your child(ren)'s school has your email and/or phone number in their records and they will initiate the setup process with you. You will get an invitation email
  2. And/or text with a link to activate your ParentSquare account.
  3. You can also register an account on the ParentSquare website.

 

Parent 101 Training

 

Tips for Families

  • Download the App!
    It’s easy to stay in the loop with the ParentSquare app. Download it now for iOS or Android devices.
  • Activate Your Account
    Follow the link in your activation email/text, or sign up on parentsquare.com or via the ParentSquare app. (You must use the email address or cell phone number provided during school registration.)
  • Set Preferences
    If you’re using the app, select the menu in the top left of the screen to set your language preferences and how often you want to receive notifications. If you’re using the website, select your name in the upper right. 
  • Sync Your Calendar
    Select ‘Events’ from the bottom of the screen in the app and then ‘Subscribe’ to sync district, school, classroom or group calendar to your phone’s calendar. 
  • Find Staff
    Select ‘School Directory’ from the ‘More’ menu at the bottom right of the app for the names and positions of teachers and staff. If you’re using the website, select ‘Directory’ from the left sidebar.
  • Appreciate Posts
    Select ‘Appreciate’ in your email/app or website to thank a teacher or staff member for a post.
  • Participate
    To RSVP for upcoming events or sign-up for parent-teacher conferences, select the ‘More’ menu at the bottom right of the app. If you’re using the website, select ‘Sign Ups & RSVPs’ in the sidebar to see available opportunities. 
  • Comment or Reply
    You can select ‘Comment’ in the app or on the website to privately ask a question about the post that your teacher or school sent. Comments and replies in ParentSquare are not publicly posted. 
  • Get in Touch
    ‘Messages’ on the bottom of the screen in the app (or the sidebar on the website) lets you privately communicate with staff.

Frequently Asked Questions