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Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, Cedar Springs Public Schools is using ParentSquare as our districtwide communication platform for staff, students and families.

ParentSquare is a communication enhancement designed to make it easier for families to receive school information in one place. Communications can be delivered through email, text and the ParentSquare app, based on each user's preferences.

ParentSquare is used for:

  • District and school announcements
  • School delays and cancellations
  • Classroom communication
  • Newsletters and reminders
  • Clubs and groups
  • Calendars and events
  • Forms, RSVPs and volunteer opportunities
  • Direct Messages with staff

ParentSquare helps bring digital school communications together in one system, but it does not replace the ability to contact our schools directly. Parents and guardians are always welcome to call or email their child's school or staff members when they need assistance.

Our goal is to make communication easier, more accessible and more connected for every Red Hawk family.


How to Get ParentSquare

ParentSquare automatically generates an account for each parent, using their information that is currently in PowerSchool. We encourage parents to download the mobile app and update their preferences on when and how they are notified.

Students at Cedar Springs Middle School and High School can use the StudentSquare app as well to connect with their teachers and club leaders.

Here’s what you can do with ParentSquare:

  • Receive messages from the school via email, text or app notification; 
  • Choose to receive information as it comes or all at once with a daily digest at 6pm; 
  • Communicate in your preferred language - all translations happen automatically;
  • Direct message teachers and staff;
  • Sign forms & permission slips,  sign up to volunteer and more.

All current parent/guardian contacts should have received a ParentSquare invitation in their email. Please review the information to set up your account. If you didn't get an email, or need to correct your email address, please reach out to your building office.

Once you sign in to ParentSquare, please take a moment to set your preferred language and notification preferences.

By default, regular ParentSquare Posts are delivered as a daily Digest at 6 p.m. The Digest combines your regular communications from the district, schools, classrooms and groups into one notification. We recommend keeping the Digest setting if you prefer to limit the number of notifications you receive throughout the day.

Don't worry about missing something urgent. School delays, cancellations and other time-sensitive alerts can be sent immediately, even if you have selected Digest.

Direct Messages are separate from your Post notification settings and are delivered as conversations take place. You can choose how you would like to receive Direct Message notifications, including email, text and/or the ParentSquare app.

School Delays and Cancellations

Current CSPS parents and guardians automatically receive school delays, cancellations, and other urgent alerts through ParentSquare. These messages are sent immediately, even if your regular Posts are set to Digest.

Please make sure your phone number and email address are current with your child's school so you receive important alerts.


ParentSquare Community Groups

Cedar Springs Public Schools offers ParentSquare Community Groups for community members who are not current CSPS parents, students or staff.

Sign up to receive school delay and cancellation alerts and/or district news and updates.

Current CSPS families and staff already receive these communications and do not need to join.

ParentSquare Frequently Asked Questions