- Bossier Parish Schools
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SchoolMessenger
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Bossier Schools uses the SchoolMessenger notification service to send important information to families through phone calls, email, and text messages. General school news is shared by email and text message. Phone calls are used for urgent school news.
Text messages will only be sent to people who opt-in.
Opt-in by texting YES to the shortcode 67587 or by replying with a YES to the opt-in text message we will send to your phone.
Opt-out of all text messages from SchoolMessenger by visiting http://www.schoolmessenger.com/txtmsg/ or replying with STOP to the opt-in message we will send to your phone.
The school district does not pay for text message charges that may be incurred by you for sending or receiving text messages. Check with your wireless carrier for possible charges.
You can choose which phone numbers receive phone calls or text messages.
To customize the type of communications you'd like to receive on your phone or email, visit https://go.schoolmessenger.com and create an account. You can also download the app by SchoolMessenger from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Use the guides below to setup your parent portal or add additional guardians.
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Text Message
To opt-in to receive text messages, simply text YES to the number 67587.
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Phone Calls
Make sure your current cell phone and home phone numbers are on file with your child's school. See the guides below for more information.
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Email
Make sure your current email address is on file with your child's school, and you will be automatically set-up to receive messages by email. See the guides below for more information.
SchoolMessenger Guides
SchoolMessenger FAQs
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How do I edit my SchoolMessenger contact email address or phone number?
Posted by:Use this guide to add or edit guardian contacts through your OnCourse Connect Portal.
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How do I add additional contacts to receive notifications?
Posted by:Use this guide to add or edit guardian contacts through your OnCourse Connect Portal. Be sure to check “Call Out” for each guardian.
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How do I sign up for emergency notifications?
Posted by:All parents/guardians listed in Bossier Schools student information system, OnCourse, are automatically signed up for emergency notifications. If you would like to opt-out of these notifications or change notification types, login to your SchoolMessenger parent portal (create an account first).
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How do I sign up for non-emergency notifications?
Posted by:After creating an account using the guide above, login to your SchoolMessenger parent portal and select the appropriate non-emergency notifications (these can include district or school announcements, late bus notifications, etc).
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What is the difference between a school hour and non-school hour emergency?
Posted by:School hour emergency notifications include instances like unexpected early dismissals due to inclement weather, water main breaks, or power outages issued during the school day. They may also need to be used for security-related communications. Non-school hour emergency notifications would include delays or closings due to weather or other unforeseen complications that may impact the start of a school day.
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How long does it take for contact information to be updated?
Posted by:Contact information is synced each night. You can expect the information to be updated by the following day.
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I opted in for text messages but I am still not receiving them.
Posted by:You will only receive text messages from Bossier Schools if your current phone number is on file with your school:
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Login to your OnCourse Connect Portal.
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Click Add/Edit Contacts under your child's information at the top of the screen.
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Check your phone number for accuracy and change if not correct.
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