ConnextFor schools
Reach every parent, on every device
Send closures, delays, and class updates by text — and automatically call the parents who don't text, so no family is left in the dark.
One message, dozens of families you can't reach
A snow day or early dismissal has to land with every parent in minutes. But text-only tools quietly miss the families with landlines, and juggling separate apps for each class makes routine updates a chore.
- Parents on landlines or VoIP never get your urgent texts
- No single record of who actually received the alert
- Separate apps and logins for every class or grade
- Office staff stuck copying phone numbers between systems
Built for how schools actually communicate
One dedicated number for texts and calls, with email in the same inbox — organized around your classes, buses, and grades.
Voice fallback for landlines
When a parent can't receive SMS, Connext automatically places a voice call so the message still gets through.
Groups for every class and bus
Rename groups to Class, Bus, or Grade, keep private lists, and message a single room or the whole school in seconds.
Instant closure alerts
Fire off closures and early-dismissal notices to thousands of families at once, with per-recipient delivery logs.
No parent left behind
Connext detects subscribers who can't receive texts and converts them to an automated voice call. Every family hears about the snow day, whether they text or not.
Questions, answered
What is the best text notification system for schools?
Look for one that reaches every parent, not just smartphone users. Connext sends SMS and MMS but also falls back to voice calls for landlines, so closures and alerts reach families on any device.
Can I send different messages to different classes?
Yes. Create a group for each class, bus, or grade and message just that group, or send to everyone at once. You can rename 'Group' to Class or Bus to match how your school is organized.
How do parents without smartphones get school alerts?
Connext automatically converts undeliverable texts to a voice call, and you can send text-to-speech or pre-recorded robocalls directly. Parents on landlines still hear every announcement.
Reach every family, every time
Start sending school alerts that land on any phone — smartphone or landline.