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Release
Contacts:
Greenwood School District 52
Dr. Mark Petersen, Superintendent
mark@greenwood52.org
For School Connect:
Rich Stoebe 952 830-3250
richard.stoebe@jostens.com
(FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE)
Greenwood 52 Goes Mobile with
School Connect™ Communications App
Free app makes Greenwood 52
information accessible through mobile devices
Ninety Six, January 14, 2013 –
Greenwood 52 has announced the release
of a new, districtwide mobile communications application from School Connect, a
leading developer of mobile applications for K-12 school systems and
institutions. Brought to the district by
Jostens, the free mobile app is available for Apple and Android mobile devices
and keeps the entire school community connected to the district’s information
they need in one convenient location on users’ mobile devices.
Understanding
the busy schedules of parents, students, and patrons, the district’s official
mobile app from School Connect enables smartphone and tablet users to keep
track of important district information and receive notices from the district,
faculty, and staff, all in real-time via push and email messaging. The mobile
app enhances student/community engagement by providing users with access to
information like school activities, grade books, notes from teachers, athletic
schedules and scores, lunch menus, and school calendars when and where they
choose to view.
“Greenwood
52 district’s official mobile app empowers anyone in the community to stay
connected with the information they want and need right on their mobile
devices,” said Dr. Petersen. “The release of this app for the district is an
example of our commitment to provide our community members all of the
district’s information conveniently and easily, while making it more accessible
than ever. We are excited about how our school’s app will lead to a stronger,
more connected school community.”
The
School Connect mobile app is a secure and flexible communication platform that
allows the district to easily manage, control and deliver content that enhances
the school-to-community communications process. Features for district’s
official mobile app include:
·
Push and email messaging from both
the district and school site levels
●
GPS mapping and navigation
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School calendars
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Online grade book access
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Tap screens for email and phone for
district staff and board of trustee members
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Multiple language options, including
Spanish
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Lunch menus, athletic information,
and much more
The
communication service was brought to the district at no cost through a
partnership between School Connect and Jostens, a leading provider of products,
programs and services that help people tell their stories, celebrate important
traditions and recognize achievement. School Connect and Jostens understand the
importance of keeping the school community connected and are providing app
development and hosting services to the school district for free with no
download charges for mobile users. The district app is financially supported by
school-friendly and approved sponsors.
“School
Connect is excited to be working with thedistrict to help reach the district’s
goals for effective and accessible communications throughout the entire school
community,” said Dr. Nick Migliorino, founder and president, School Connect,
and former educator. “People are busier than ever and rely on their mobile
devices to be connected to what matters most. School Connect allows schools and
community members to stay connected through a free and robust mobile platform
that will continue to evolve based on their needs.”
The
Greenwood 52 School Connect app is now
available to download and use for free for Apple and Android users.
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