Announcements vs. Email
We’ve all been there — you send an important email, and inevitably some people never see it, or they just don’t check their email at all.
With Announcements and Send an Email, you have two great tools to get important information out to students and families when they need it most.
Here’s how to decide which to use!
Announcements (for short, time-sensitive updates)
Announcements are sent directly through the app, where your students and families are four times more likely to see them in a timely manner.
Use Announcements for:
Time-sensitive updates (like schedule changes)
Quick reminders
Short, important messages
Key benefits:
Delivered straight to the mobile app
Students and families can easily find and revisit announcements at any time
Helps your app become the central hub for all important communication
Send an Email (for longer or less urgent messages)
Send an Email is best for larger, more detailed messages that may not be as urgent.
Use Send an Email for:
Newsletters
Detailed event information
Seasonal updates
Key benefits:
Great for providing lots of details
Ideal for information that families may want to save or reference later
Customize Your Audience
Both Announcements and Send an Email allow you to choose exactly who you’re sending messages to — whether that’s a full roster, a specific group, or even individual families.
Quick Tip:
When in doubt, if it’s short and time-sensitive → use an Announcement.
If it’s longer and less urgent → Send an Email!