The two primary platforms families in the Chehalis School District use are Skyward and ParentSquare. Skyward is where you can access useful information while ParentSquare is used as the district’s primary communication system with students and families. All families in our district have access to both systems and should use both systems. This handy guide will help you decide which tool is right for for your use.
Skyward
An educational information tool that allows you to access and manage student and family information. Some of the things you can do on Skyward include:
Update your family’s contact information so that you continue to receive updates from your student’s school
View your student’s meal account balance
View your student’s schedule and current grades
View your student’s attendance statistics for the year
View important messages from your student’s school and teacher
If you need assistance with Skyward, including retrieving your password, contact Janis Dobyns at jdobyns@chehalisschools.org or (360) 807-7550.
ParentSquare
Beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, the Chehalis School District will be using ParentSquare as its primary communication tool. This tool will replace our use of the Remind communication app. as well as SeeSaw. ParentSquare can be accessed at parentsquare.com and you can download the ParentSquare App for free in the Apple iOS or Android stores.
This exciting platform not only gives us the same ability for one- and two-way communication as Remind offerent and also upgraded experiences such as:
Two-way translation for messaging
Ability to post or send videos or photos
Parents can receive messages via text, email or robocall, either as they are sent or all at once at a time that is convenient for you (except for emergency and time-sensitive messages)
Ability to create newsletters, sign-ups and surveys
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