Be Informed, Connected and Involved with Your Child’s School
ParentLink is an automated calling system that allows schools to connect with parents and keep them actively informed about news related to their child’s school. Parents will be reached through phone calls and by e-mail, receiving up-to-date information including notification of unexcused absences, building-wide announcements and event reminders, and emergency announcements. It’s easy, and it’s automated!
What does ParentLink do for families?
It gives information to parents in a timely manner through both phone and e-mail notification. There are no extra sign-ups. All parents in the Wichita Public Schools have to do is make sure their contact information is updated in the school’s eSIS, or Student Information System.
When will I start to receive ParentLink messages?
Parents of elementary students will begin receiving automated attendance messages on January 22. Attendance messages for parents of middle and high school students will be delivered beginning on February 4.
What kind of information will families receive through ParentLink?
Parents will receive three general types of messages through ParentLink:
#1 - Attendance Notification (unexcused absences)
Notification of unexcused absences will be delivered to families daily through the ParentLink system. Calls to parents of elementary students (K-5) will be delivered daily beginning at 10 a.m. Parents of Pre-K students will receiving calls beginning at 2 p.m. Calls to middle and high school parents will go out at 11:15 a.m. for the first three periods of the day, and 6 p.m. for the afternoon periods. Calls will be delivered to the home number available for each student.
#2 - General Information
Announcement and reminders about school-related events and activities will be delivered through ParentLink. These announcements might include a reminder about an upcoming field trip, school open house or testing period. Additionally, district-wide events and reminders will be delivered to all students periodically. Calls will be made to the home number listed for each student.
#3 - Emergency Information
ParentLink will provide a critical new component to the district’s crisis communication plan. Whether the emergency is at your child’s school or district wide, ParentLink has the capability to reach every district staff member and student household in less than one hour! Because timely delivery of emergency messages is critical, ParentLink will send the emergency announcement to up to four numbers per student. Additionally, if a parent has submitted an e-mail address on their student’s Pupil Information Form, parents will also receive e-mail notification of these same emergencies.
Emergency messages will be sent as the need arises. These emergency messages will over-ride any other messages in the system to deliver phone calls quickly and directly.
Who do I contact if I have questions?
Contact your child’s school for questions about ParentLink, and to update your child’s contact information in eSIS.