Send parent notifications for 3c per text
School bus is running late. Sports carnival moved to Wednesday. Canteen is closed tomorrow. Parents need to know and they need to know now.
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How private schools use Texto
Real ways businesses like yours send texts every day.
Parents expect to be kept in the loop. When something changes at school, they want to know straight away, not find out from their kid at pickup. SMS is the most reliable way to reach parents because texts get read within minutes. Whether it's an emergency alert or a reminder about tomorrow's excursion, a text gets through when emails and app notifications don't.
Emergency alerts
School lockdown, unexpected closure, or severe weather warning. Get the message to every parent in seconds, not hours. In an emergency, you can't wait for parents to check their email. A text reaches them wherever they are and they know their child is safe.
Event reminders
Sports day next Friday, parent teacher interviews on Thursday evening, school concert tickets on sale. Send a reminder a few days before and again the morning of. Parents are juggling a lot and a text cuts through the noise. You'll get better attendance at every event.
Permission slip reminders
Camp is next week and you've still got 40 permission slips outstanding. A quick text to those parents with a deadline gets results fast. 'Hi, [child name]'s camp permission slip is due by Wednesday. Please return to the front office.' Most will come in the next day.
Bus and transport updates
Bus running 15 minutes late because of traffic? Route changed due to roadworks? After school pickup moved to the side gate? Let parents know before they're standing at the wrong spot wondering where their kid is. A text with the updated details saves everyone the stress.
Best practice message examples
Here's what compliant, effective SMS messages look like for your industry. Every message includes an opt-out so your recipients can unsubscribe.
Emergency alert
URGENT: School will close at 1pm today due to extreme heat. Please arrange early pickup. After care will not operate. Reply STOP to opt out.
Event reminder
Hi, reminder: Sports carnival is this Friday. Students to wear house colours and bring sunscreen and a hat. Normal pickup time applies. Reply STOP to opt out.
Bus delay
Hi, Bus Route 3 is running approx 15 mins late this afternoon due to traffic. Expected arrival 3:45pm. Apologies for the delay. Reply STOP to opt out.
How it works
Four steps. That's it.
Export parent contacts
Pull your parent contact list from your school management system (TASS, Compass, Sentral, etc).
Upload to Texto
CSV upload. Texto maps the columns for you.
Write your message
'Reminder: Parent teacher interviews Thursday 3:30-7pm. Book your slot via the school app.' Clear and simple.
Receive replies
Parents text back with questions. You can respond from Texto.
See how much you save
Most SMS providers charge between 7c and 10c per message depending on your volume. With Texto, you pay 3c. Here's what that looks like.
Typical provider
7c
per message
Texto
3c
per message
You save
4c
per message
Send 1,000 messages a month
Other providers
$70/mo
With Texto
$30/mo
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