School Messenger Alerts

Communication between parents/guardians and the school is vital to building a strong and supportive school community. Upcoming events, emergencies or weather-related closings present problems of their own. Some schools rely on a "phone chain" where one parent on a list calls the next one, and so on. That process may work for certain situations, but it frequently fails due to unanswered phones and frustrated parents. Email is another option we use to contact parents, but unless someone is right at their computer, it doesn't help with notices requiring immediate action.

In order to minimize potential problems and improve communications between Mary, Queen of Peace and our families, we utilize the SchoolMessenger Communication System

How Does It Work?

In the event of a weather-related closure, schedule changes or activities announcements, our MQPCS families will receive a phone call, text, and email from the SchoolMessenger System.

In the event no one is available to answer the call, SchoolMessenger will ring until your answering machine or service kicks in. The message will be left for you to retrieve as you normally would. You will also receive a text message if enrolled with a mobile device, as well as an email to your email address on file with the school.

Please make sure to advise the school immediately if you change your home or cell phone number after Packet Day at the beginning of the year.

VERY IMPORTANT:

You must opt-in to receive text messages from SchoolMessenger. Your cell phone number must be on file in our school database, and you must text YES to 67587 on your phone. This will green-light you in their system in accordance with FCC anti-spam laws.