School Messenger Calling System Reminder

 
In 2012, Rich School District purchased a school messaging system that interfaces with our Student Information System (Aspire). The system is called School Messenger and it allows the school to contact parents by phone, text message, or e-mail.

School Messenger allows us to contact you in case of school closure, delayed bus routes, changes in activity schedules, snow days, etc.  At 9:00 A.M. each day, the system will also automatically contact you if your student is absent from school.  This is a safety feature we feel will be of value to you and your student(s).  Any time you do not contact the office to excuse your student(s), they will be marked as unexcused and the School Messenger System will automatically contact you.  Once you have received this information, the onus is on you to call the school to ensure your student(s) is to be excused.

If you wish to receive a text message instead of a call, or both:  Simply text any of the following words to the number 68453: subscribe, option, yes.  You will know you were successful if you receive the following reply:  You are registered to receive approx. 3 msgs/mo. Text STOP to quit, HELP for help.

You will want to repeat this opt-in process for any wireless number that you wish to include.  If you are uncertain as to whether or not you have already opted in, simply repeat the opt-in process.  There is no harm in sending the opt-in message more than once.

In addition to performing the opt-in process, you will want to insure your wireless number(s) and all contact information is up to date in Aspire.

Please note, although the district does not charge for this service, it does not pay for text message charges that may be incurred by you for sending or receiving text messages.  Please check with your wireless provider for information regarding possible charges.

If you have any questions, please contact the district office or your school's office.