How do I mark a phone number to receive text messages?

This guide will explain how to mark existing phone numbers to receive text messages. Phone numbers must be marked as able to receive text messages in order to receive the Opt-in message from the Enhanced Parent Communication module, as well as any communication via text messaging afterwards. 

Phone numbers that are marked to receive text messages will have a filled in Texting icon ().

Employee Phones

To mark an Employee’s phone number to receive text messages:

1. Go to School or District Main > Employee - Single View
2. Search for the Employee
3. Click Edit
4. Click the Texting icon ()
5. Save

Parent Phones

To mark an Employee’s phone number to receive text messages:

1. Go to School or District Main > Student - Single View
2. Search for a Student
3. Click Contacts
4. Click the name of the Contact you would like to edit
5. Click Edit Properties
6. Click the Texting icon ()
7. Save