Mass SMS solution for schools

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Ben Polzin

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Jul 6, 2020, 4:48:26 PM7/6/20
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Hello, 

Our PreK-8 school would like to start using a platform that allows us to send SMS messages to all of the students' parents for important announcements and emergencies. What are other WELS schools using for this sort of thing? Any recommendations or feedback from your experience?

Thanks!
Ben

Mahnke, James

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Jul 6, 2020, 4:53:47 PM7/6/20
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Remind.com has worked very well for us and is free. 

James F. Mahnke
Luther High School

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Jason Schmidt

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Jul 6, 2020, 4:59:08 PM7/6/20
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Add another vote for Remind. It may be worth looking into their subscription option depending on your needs. Another way to send mass text messages is through Twitter. https://blog.twitter.com/en_us/a/2010/introducing-fast-follow-and-other-sms-tips.html - bonus is that you don't need an account to do this!

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Jason Schmidt
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Kevin Smith

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Jul 7, 2020, 9:13:02 AM7/7/20
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One of our teachers started using OneCall Now OneCallNow and it is now used in every area of our congregation. We actually use it more for email and phone calls than for SMS.  It has been invaluable for communications during these abnormal times.

Kevin J Smith
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Christ Lutheran  Zumbrota MN

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Peter Iles

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Jul 7, 2020, 9:37:53 AM7/7/20
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We use BrightArrow.

Wisconsin Lutheran High School

Peter Iles / Developer of Instructional Technology 
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Wisconsin Lutheran High School 
330 N Glenview AveMilwaukee, WI 53213 
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CindyK

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Jul 7, 2020, 3:25:35 PM7/7/20
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Our congregation uses Flocknote https://flocknote.com/  for a variety of ways to communicate, including SMS. It’s specifically created for churches however it may also be useful for a school.

Cindy Krueger
Shepherd of the Hills
Lansing, Mi

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Steven Lockwood

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Jul 17, 2020, 7:47:54 PM7/17/20
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I've used ClickSend for my son's school and it worked great. It's 1-2 cents per text and your first 200 text messages are free.  
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