SchoolMessenger Android

SchoolMessenger

SchoolMessenger is a powerful way to stay connected to your school.

Features & Capabilities

SchoolMessenger is a comprehensive communication app designed for busy parents, students, and school staff to stay connected and engaged with their school or district.

The app features an easy-to-read inbox consolidating all SchoolMessenger notifications, including phone, email, and text messages. It supports two-way messaging between teachers, parents, and students when enabled, facilitating seamless communication. Users can scroll through notifications, customize their notification preferences, and receive push alerts to stay informed about important updates.

To use SchoolMessenger, the school or district must have an active SchoolMessenger notification service subscription with the app enabled. Users need a valid email address on file and internet access via WiFi or mobile data. The app supports Android 4.4 and higher. Note that this app is for receiving notifications and messages, not for sending broadcast messages.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
PowerSchool Group LLC
Downloads:
1,150,450 1.63K
Rating:
4.29
(4,478)
4 new ratings
Version:
1.10.10 Last updated: 2025-12-09
Version code:
918
Creation date:
2015-05-28
Publisher country:
US US
Permissions:
  • android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
  • android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
  • android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
  • android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
  • android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
  • android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE Low risk
  • android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
  • com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT Low risk
  • com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE Low risk
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Size:
25.11MB
Email:
ap*****@schoolmessenger.com
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Google Play Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-04
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Ranking

Other platforms

Apple
SchoolMessenger (v1.10.10)
4.50 (801)

Contact the developer

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Developed by:
PowerSchool Group LLC
Google Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.schoolmessenger.recipient
Email:
ap*****@schoolmessenger.com
Website:
https://www.schoolmessenger.com

User Reviews

Overall, users praise the app for ease of use and quick absence reporting, and value the school notifications it provides. However, recurring issues include session/login persistence, unreliable absence reporting and message forwarding, occasional bugs and crashes, limited cross-board attendance support, and several feature requests such as dark mode and better message/group management. These recurring problems appear across multiple reviews, leading to a polarized overall sentiment.
Pros
  • Quick and easy to report absences and lates.
  • Generally reliable and easy to use for many users.
  • Useful for school communications and notifications when the app is functioning.
  • Simple and accessible for users with limited tech comfort (e.g., those with 'telephone anxiety').
Cons
  • Login persistence: you have to sign in repeatedly; sessions don’t stay active.
  • Absence reporting and messaging reliability: codes sometimes don’t show, names missing, or messages don’t forward.
  • Bugs and instability: the app can fail to open and password renewal/updates may not work.
  • Cross-board attendance reporting is limited to one school board at a time.
  • Missing features: dark mode, easier ways to join groups, ability to delete old messages, FAQs.
Recent reviews
i finally got in
by ka*****, 2026-05-21

Very helpful and fast.
by Fi*****, 2026-05-20

email works just as good as this app.
by Da*****, 2026-05-14
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