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A Change to How You Will Get Texts From ParentSquare
Coming Soon: Easier-to-Recognize Text Messages
Very soon, the text messages you get from our schools will come from regular 10-digit phone numbers instead of short codes. This will make it easier to see who is messaging you.
Why is this helpful?
You’ll be able to tell who the message is from. For example, a message from your child’s teacher will come from a different phone number than a message from the school office. This helps you know right away who is trying to reach you.
What’s changing?
Right now, most texts come from a 5-digit number. Soon, you’ll start getting texts from regular 10-digit phone numbers for:
* Direct messages
* Classroom posts
* School posts
Messages from the district, digests and alerts will still come from the 5-digit number.
What should I do?
When you get a text from one of these new numbers, you can save it in your phone.
For example, save it as “Ms. Davis - 4th Grade” or your school’s name so you’ll recognize it later.
Why is this happening?
All mobile carriers (like Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile) now require this change. It helps make sure school messages are delivered without being marked as spam.
Does this affect the app or email?
No. If you use the ParentSquare app or email, nothing is changing for you. This only affects text messages.Thank you for staying connected!
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are a few frequently asked questions, for more resources and help articles, visit the ParentSquare parents, guardians & students page.
Parent & Guardian Accounts
Parents and guardians will automatically have a ParentSquare account if they have a child registered at Midway ISD and they are listed as a guardian during registration. Family members that are not guardians can still get ParentSquare communication that is posted to our community groups.
If you are having trouble with your ParentSquare account, please contact communications@midwayisd.org.
StudentSquare (middle and high school students only)
Students at Midway High School, Midway Middle School, and River Valley Middle School will have access to StudentSquare. You can download the app on your phone and the app will come preinstalled on your school iPad.
Students need to use the "Sign In with Microsoft" option, which uses their school email address.
Helpful Links:
Community Groups
Family members that are not guardians can still get ParentSquare communication that is posted to our community groups.
Password Reset
To reset your password, click "Forgot Password" on the sign-in page - parentsquare.com/signin (you will have to sign out if you are already signed in).
This will send an email or text to you with a reset password link. If you happen to send multiple links to yourself, please use the most recently sent link as the others will become inactive.
Password Recommendations
- Use at least 8 characters (the more characters the better)
- Use a combination of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols
- Avoid common password words and patterns like "1Password!" and "reallylongpassword1"
- Avoid re-using passwords you've used for other websites
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