Features & Capabilities

SchoolMessenger is a powerful school communications app for busy parents, students, and staff. It brings all notifications into an easy inbox and supports two-way teacher-parent-student messages when enabled by the school or district.

Key features include a scrollable notification view, detailed notification preferences, and push alerts to keep everyone informed. Note: the app is not for broadcasting messages; if you need to send broadcasts, use the SchoolMessenger Admin sender app. Requirements include a SchoolMessenger subscription, a valid email on file, and internet access.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
PowerSchool Group LLC
Rating:
4.50
(801)
Version:
1.10.10 Last updated: 2025-12-10
Version code:
879984895
Creation date:
2015-04-15
Compatible devices:
Size:
42.78MB
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-05
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Ranking

Other platforms

Android
SchoolMessenger (v1.10.10)
1,150,450 4.29 (4,478)

Contact the developer

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Developed by:
PowerSchool Group LLC
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schoolmessenger/id978894818
Website:
https://www.powerschool.com/solutions/communication/

User Reviews

SchoolMessenger serves as a centralized hub for school communications and can be very helpful for reporting absences and staying informed. However, many users report reliability problems: unread badges that won’t clear, inconsistent notifications, and limited absence options (full-day only, issues with multiple children). Additional pain points include slow performance and frequent sign-outs, plus difficulty changing districts. Overall, it’s valuable when it works, but ongoing reliability and usability gaps hinder consistent use.
Pros
  • Centralized hub for all school communications and updates.
  • Helpful for reporting absences and attendance-related notices when the feature works.
  • Easy-to-use navigation and quick access to messages.
  • Keeps families informed with timely updates and notifications.
  • Useful for staying connected with teachers and the school.
Cons
  • Unread message badges and read status don’t clear reliably; no 'mark all as read' option.
  • Notifications are unreliable; some users report missed or delayed messages.
  • Absence reporting is limited (full-day only) and may not support multiple children or half-days.
  • Stability issues: slow performance, frequent sign-outs or crashes.
  • Inability to change districts within the app; district management/configuration is problematic.
Recent reviews
The app will not let me report and absence
by LA*****, 2026-05-20

Works for one kid but for my other kid I can not report absences. It worked for a very short time at the beginning of the year and then never again. I keep hoping the next update with fix things but it never does. What an absolute waste. This app is nothing but an extra step.
by ro*****, 2026-01-21

Can we get an easier way to mark all the messages as read? I have 5 kids and get a lot of messages and it takes forever to go through them all and open and close them to mark them as read.
by Ks*****, 2025-11-06
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