Learn more about ParentSquare

Parent Square A new modern way to communicate

In May 2026, Volusia County Schools will begin using ParentSquare for school and district communication in our following pilot schools: Citrus Grove, DeLand Middle, Deltona High, and Volusia Online Learning.

In June 2026, VCS will begin using ParentSquare for all school and district communications phasing out the Focus Communications platform in July 1, 2026.

Communications are primarily with email, text and app notifications. ParentSquare automatically syncs with our Student Information System (Focus) to generate an account for each parent, using their preferred email address and phone number. We encourage parents to access their accounts so they can download the mobile app and update their preferences on when and how they are notified.

ParentSquare is a safe, secure, and modern approach to communication and collaboration between school and home.

What is ParentSquare?

ParentSquare is a unified communication platform that offers a variety of tools that allow the district, school administrators and teachers to more effectively communicate and engage with families and students.

Some features include:

Mass notifications and urgent alerts with two-way communication
Mobile application for administrators and parents (iOS and Android)
Attendance notifications
Teacher and classroom communication
Direct Messaging with two-way translation
Calendar
And so much more!

As a registered parent, you can:

Receive messages from the school and district via phone, email, text, or app notification
Choose to receive information as it comes or all at once with a daily digest at 6 p.m.
Communicate in your preferred language
Comment on school postings to engage with your school community
Direct message teachers and staff
Participate in group messages from schools and teachers

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find more information?

How do I register for ParentSquare?

On the app, enter your email or cell phone number. The email and/or cell phone number should match what is in the school's information system (Skyward).

On the web, click ‘Sign In’, then under ‘Register’ section, put your email or phone number and click '“Go”.

If the email or phone number is not recognized by ParentSquare, parents can follow directions to request access or call the school office and ask them to update the contact information.

How do I manage my notification settings?

ParentSquare allows users to customize their notifications based on notification type and select their preferred delivery method for each school. The Instant setting will send all post notifications in real-time. The Digest setting sends direct messages, alerts, and time-sensitive posts instantly, but sends all non-time sensitive posts at the end of the day, reducing the number of notifications you receive daily. (We recommend the Digest setting.) Learn more about managing notifications.

How can parents change their language settings in ParentSquare?

What is happening with Parent Portal (Focus)

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