ParentSquare

Parent Square is a unified communications platform designed to keep parents and guardians informed while encouraging greater engagement and connection with VCS. ParentSquare provides a safe way for District administrators, school principals, teachers, staff, and parents to:

  • Send and receive school and class information
  • Share pictures and files
  • See calendar items
  • Sign up to volunteer
  • Schedule parent-teacher conferences
  • And much more . . . all in one centralized place!
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How it Works

  • All District, building, grade, and classroom news and information will be sent to your computer or phone via email and/or text.
  • There is no need to register to receive communications from VCS unless you want a more customized, interactive experience.

Register to Customize Your Account
If you would like to get more out of ParentSquare, you will need to register. 
Registration allows you to:

  • Choose when you receive messages (Digest or Instant).
  • Interact with the person who is sending messages.

How to Register Your Account

  • Go to www.parentsquare.com and click “Sign In.” 
  • Type in your email or cell phone number.
  • You will get prompted to register your account.

Go Mobile 
Want to access ParentSquare on the go? Download the ParentSquare app, FREE for iOS and Android devices.

If you still have questions you can click the question mark in the top right corner of the desktop version of ParentSquare or the Help tab on the ParentSquare app (tap the triple bar icon at the top left) for answers to most questions. You can also access the “Getting Started” video link below.

REGISTERED users can change their notification frequency for posts: you can receive instantly (when they are posted) or as a Digest at 6 p.m. 

  • All posts would be sent in one email at 6 pm. each night
  • If the user with the Digest setting turned on looks at the app or web browser, they will see the posts 
  • The Digest user will still receive emergency communications instantly sent by Smart Alert or when an user sends a post instantly   
  • Messages, communication directed to smaller groups or individuals, are sent instantly

Directions to set this up are locate on the right in the Setting Up Preferences Documents.