We are excited to launch ParentSquare, our new district-wide communication hub! Beginning September 8, all communication from Trussville City Schools will be through ParentSquare.
ParentSquare brings district, school, and classroom communication together in one convenient place. Families can use ParentSquare to receive news and announcements, view events, complete forms and sign-ups, receive schedule updates, and communicate directly with school staff.
Why Use ParentSquare?
- Everything in One Place: Access school and district news, calendars, forms, sign-ups, and announcements from your phone or computer. Everything for classrooms, clubs, teams, and groups all communicated in one place.
- Two-Way Communication: Reply directly to messages from teachers and school staff.
- Language Support: Choose your preferred language and translate messages automatically.
- Flexible Notifications: Choose how and when you receive non-urgent updates.
How to Get Started
1. Download or Access ParentSquare
Download the free ParentSquare app for iOS or Android, or access ParentSquare from a web browser: https://www.parentsquare.com/signin/.
2. Sign In Using Your District Email
Use the email address registered with the district in PowerSchool.
You do not need to create an account. Accounts are automatically created for custodial parents using contact information in PowerSchool.
3. Verify Your Account
ParentSquare will send a verification code to your email or phone. Enter the code to verify your account and connect your student(s).
Need Help?
If ParentSquare does not recognize your email address or phone number, please contact the HTMS school office to make sure your contact information is correct in PowerSchool.
Customize Your Notification Preferences
ParentSquare allows you to choose how you receive non-urgent posts and direct messages.
On a Computer
- Click your name in the top-right corner.
- Select Manage Account.
- Select Notification Settings.
- Choose Instant, Digest, or Off for Posts and Direct Messages.
In the Mobile App
- Tap the menu icon (≡).
- Select Account.
- Tap Notifications.
- Adjust your notification settings for School Alerts, Direct Messages, and Posts.
What Do the Notification Options Mean?
- Instant: Receive a notification as soon as a post or message is published.
- Digest: Receive one summary notification in the evening with that day's non-urgent posts.
- Off: Turn off notifications for that type of communication.
Important: Some communications, including urgent alerts and attendance notifications, cannot be turned off. These messages will always be delivered to ensure families receive important and time-sensitive information.
Thank you for partnering with us as we introduce ParentSquare and create a more connected school community! We are excited to kick off the school year and connect with our Husky families in a more cohesive way.
