ParentSquare was rolled out in OUSD during Spring 2021 as part of our COVID-19 safety response. Since then, it has become our unified communication platform connecting our families with our schools and the district. ParentSquare keeps our families updated with timely information via Posts, Direct Messages and Alerts by sending notifications via email or text message. It automatically translates into a user’s preferred language and allows parents to submit district forms, permission slips and text their students’ teachers directly.
OUSD uses ParentSquare for district-wide communications (e.g., superintendent messages and updates like the recent tentative agreement) as well as for mandatory forms.
ParentSquare - 3 Minute Overview
Getting Started with ParentSquare for Parents
ParentSquare Training Resources
Getting Started and Introducción a ParentSquare
Learn how to get started and all the options you have as a parent or guardian on ParentSquare. Resources for Parents/Guardians
Aprenda cómo comenzar y todas las opciones que tiene como padre y tutores legales de ParentSquare. Recursos para Padres/Tutores
Online ParentSquare Training Courses:
Parents 101: Course takes approximately 20 minutes to complete
Padres/Tutores 101: El curso en español dura aproximadamente 20 minutos para completar
Pre-Recorded Training Video (English): Parent 101 - Watch English Video (14:23)
Vídeo Pregrabado de Entrenamiento Para Padres (español): Padres/Tutores 101 - Ve el vídeo (13:45)
For issues with ParentSquare, please use the OUSD Helpdesk. In order to expedite the turnaround time, please provide the following info:
School(s)
Full Name
Email or Cell phone number
OUSD Employee, Contractor, or Volunteer?
Is any admin access needed?
For other questions about ParentSquare, here are some guides: