ParentSquare

1. Make sure your school has your current contact information. Your account is linked to the contact information we have on file for you in Skyward Family Access.
2. Click the activation link in the invitation email. Look for an invitation email to the email address on file with your school. 
3. Create password. Set the password on your account with something secure and memorable.
4. Confirm all your contact information with a verification code. After setting your password, ParentSquare will confirm your phone number and/or email address. A verification code will be sent for confirmation. Enter the code to verify your contact information.
5. Complete registration. Click the 'Register' button to finish your activation.

You're done and ready to start using ParentSquare on their website, or on any device!

Desktop Version

iOS App

Android app

1. Once logged into ParentSquare via the website or app, click “Messages” (located on the left-hand side menu on the website and along the bottom area in the app).
2. Click New Message (or the plus sign button in the app) and search for the teacher by name. Select the teacher from the suggestions that appear.
3. Compose your message in the designated area and click send to send your message.

Staff may have office hours set and will see your message during those times.

You can adjust how you receive notification on new posts from your school or teacher, text, direct email, daily digest, phone call, language preferences, and more within the account settings in ParentSquare.

Once logged into ParentSquare via the phone app or desktop, click on your name and navigate to the My Account area. Click the Preferences tab and customize your notification settings and more.

• Notification Preferences: Choose how you wish to receive general posts, direct messages, and alerts. You can select between email, text, or app push notifications. Note: Urgent alerts such as emergencies will be sent to all contact methods available to ensure you receive critical information promptly.
• Language Preferences: Select your preferred language for communications, and ParentSquare will automatically translate messages into your chosen language.
• Digest Preferences: Instead of receiving notifications instantly, you can opt for a daily digest that consolidates all communications into one summary email sent daily at 6:00 pm.

Skyward Family Access and ParentSquare are both valuable tools for families, but they serve different functions at NTPS.

Skyward Family Access is primarily a student information system (SIS). It houses student-specific information like grades, attendance records, schedules, and other academic information.

ParentSquare is a communications and engagement platform for families to receive information from their school and chat with their student's classroom teachers. It can also be used by club advisors and athletics coaches to communicate with participating families and students.

The contact information in ParentSquare such as phone numbers and email addresses are pulled directly from your student's file. If a number or address need to be changed, contact your school office. Your information in ParentSquare will update shortly after that.

Yes, families can select different notifications settings for the district and each school they have students attending. Change your notification settings in the preferences area of ParentSquare.