Parent and Community Engagement

Build a more connected school community

Bring forms, payments, signups, events, and community groups into one place—making it easy for families to participate, stay involved, and foster a more connected, engaged community.

Overview

Simplify participation, strengthen relationships

Engagement grows when it’s easy to be involved. Give families and your broader community simple ways to complete forms, RSVP to events, make payments, and stay involved, all in one place.

The place where families know to go

When forms, payments, signups, and events are in one place, families see what needs attention, wherever they prefer to get updates.

An all-in-one hub for forms, events, and more

Digital permissions slips, payments, and forms

Send digital forms and permissions slips with pre-populated student information—no more lost papers or checks.

Calendar, events, and RSVPs

Sync the district calendar with your calendar and track event attendance and RSVPs with ease.

Simplify scheduling

Make it easy to sign up for parent-teacher conferences, counselor meetings, and other school appointments.

One place for families

Give families one place to view, respond, and stay up to date.

Features

Fast, easy payments

Collect payments for trips, fundraisers, and more, right where families already engage. Families can pay with credit card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay, while district teams can track, manage, and reconcile payments without extra systems or manual work.

Engage your entire community

Engage alumni, boosters, and your broader community with dedicated groups for events, fundraisers, and updates. Make it easy for supporters to sign up, stay connected, and receive relevant updates tailored to their interests.

Benefits

Every interaction in one simple platform

Bring everyday interactions into one digital space, reducing friction, enhancing responsiveness, and creating a better experience for everyone.

Remove barriers to participation

Eliminate lost paperwork and missed steps with digital tools that make it easier for families to respond.

Save time with streamlined processes

Reduce repetitive processes and administrative burden by bringing forms, scheduling, payments, and updates into one place.

“ParentSquare is an amazing step forward in community outreach, as well as for internal uses. If you are debating jumping onto the ParentSquare train, just do it. It will lead to new ideas and ways to think about how you communicate your information.

Kyle Gare

Communications Specialist

Lakeville Area Schools (MN)

Solutions

Built for schools, designed for families

Our unified communication platform is designed to serve the needs of modern school districts.

Made to serve school communities

Everyone who uses ParentSquare needs something a little different. Our system works for everyone so schools and families can take on the challenges facing K-12 education—together.

Use cases

Supporting your everyday needs

Strong communication and engagement means a stronger school district. No matter your focus or priorities, see what you can expect from ParentSquare.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

What is parent and family engagement in schools?

Parent and family engagement refers to how schools build meaningful, ongoing relationships with families to support student success. This includes communication, participation in school activities, and opportunities for families to stay informed and involved.

Why is parent and family engagement important for student success?

Family engagement is one of the strongest drivers of student success. When families are informed and involved, students are more likely to attend school regularly, stay on track academically, and feel supported both at school and at home.

How does ParentSquare improve family engagement?

ParentSquare makes it easy for schools to reach every family, increase participation, and create consistent, two-way communication. By bringing messaging, events, volunteering, and more into one platform, schools can engage families more effectively without adding complexity.