SMS Marketing for Schools

Use two-way SMS to keep parents, students, and staff informed with instant updates, reminders, and announcements through automated campaigns.

Built for Schools

  • Send attendance alerts, event reminders, and emergency notifications from your school’s main line

  • Automate parent-teacher meeting reminders, activity updates, and follow-ups for school events

  • Segment by grade level, class, or student group to deliver targeted and relevant messages

  • Connect your SIS, CRM, or scheduling tools so student data, schedules, and communications stay aligned

Launch SMS That Parents Actually Read

Parents and students need quick, reliable communication. SMS ensures updates, reminders, and alerts are delivered instantly, helping schools improve attendance, engagement, and safety.

98%

of texts are read immediately

40%

of consumers said they have tried to text a business or organization

70%

of consumers want to text institutions they rely on

Everything You Need to Scale SMS

Campaigns and Keywords

Grow opt-in lists through enrollment forms, QR codes at events, and website sign-ups. Send updates about events, activities, and fundraisers, while tracking responses with unique codes.

Reminders and After-Hours Auto-Replies

Send reminders for meetings, exams, and school activities. After-hours auto-replies confirm receipt, collect details, and set expectations for when staff will follow up.

Mobile App, Reporting, and Integrations

Teachers and administrators never miss a message with the mobile app. Track attendance alerts, parent replies, and campaign effectiveness, and sync with your SIS or communication system.

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Everything You Need to Text at Scale

  • Textellent Messenger

    The Textellent Messenger is a Chrome extension that lets your team text inside the apps you already use—no code, no tab-switching. View full conversation history, reuse approved templates and media, and keep replies organized in a shared inbox.

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  • Integrate SMS

    Textellent integrates with 800+ apps—CRMs, schedulers, forms, and payment platforms—so data flows in and texts go out at the perfect moment. Map fields once, tag contacts consistently, and keep systems in sync.

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  • Automations

    Turn common events into automatic SMS touchpoints: new leads, appointments, payments, status changes, and more. Build simple, rules-based flows that send the right text and follow-ups without manual work.

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  • Franchisor Module

    The Franchisor Module gives franchisors clear visibility across locations while empowering franchisees to execute consistent, on-brand texting that drives growth. Scale what works and spot where support is needed—fast.

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  • AI Rewriter & Translate

    Instantly polish your texts and translate them into different languages, making communication faster and more accessible.

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  • Mobile App

    Keep conversations moving on the go. The Textellent Mobile app brings your shared inbox to iOS & Android with real-time push notifications, quick-reply templates and media, conversation assignment, and full sync to your CRM—so nothing slips through when you’re away from your desk.

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Turn Texts Into Stronger Engagement and Better Attendance

FAQs About SMS Marketing for Schools

What can schools do with SMS?
Schools can send attendance alerts, event reminders, exam schedules, weather closures, fundraising announcements, and emergency notifications. SMS keeps parents and students informed instantly.
How quickly do parents and students respond to texts? +
Most texts are read within minutes, which makes SMS the fastest way to ensure time-sensitive updates, such as school closures or schedule changes, are seen right away.
Can we use our existing school number? +
Yes. You can text-enable your school’s main line so parents can call or text the same number. Messages can be routed to the appropriate staff or department.
How do after-hours auto-replies work? +
Auto-replies confirm receipt of late-night messages, ask for details like student name or class, and let families know when to expect a reply.
Can we segment messages and track results? +
Yes. Segment by grade, class, extracurricular activity, or student group. Track replies, confirmations, and attendance improvements to measure impact.
Does this integrate with SIS or communication tools? +
Textellent integrates with student information systems (SIS), CRMs, and communication tools so records, schedules, and communication history stay in sync.
What about compliance and opt-in or opt-out? +
Parents and students opt in through enrollment forms, QR codes, or keywords. Each SMS includes opt-out instructions, and STOP and HELP commands are automatically processed to ensure compliance.
Can we try Textellent for free? +
Yes. Schools can start with a 14-day free trial to test SMS alerts, campaigns, and parent communication before upgrading.