The Goshen Central School District works with the Capital Region BOCES Engagement and Development Service to provide its community with transparent and timely communications.
District App | ParentSquare | School Tool/Parent Portal | Social Media | Stay Connected
Communications Platforms
District App
Our district app provides users with a one-stop shop for the most sought-after district and school information – all at your fingertips, and at your own time.
Users will be able to access important information such as upcoming events, breakfast and lunch menus, school and district news, and more. They can also easily view district social media feeds and parents will be able to access their SchoolMessenger, Parent Portal and MySchoolBucks accounts.
The app also features push notifications so that users may be notified of breaking news in real time.
Designed in collaboration with SchoolMessenger, one highlight within the app’s features is that users have the ability to choose which schools they’d like to follow – making their app experience personal and school-specific. News items are pulled via RSS feed from the district website, ensuring that the information being shared is continuous, fresh and relevant.
ParentSquare
From mass emails, texts and phone calls to classroom-specific communication, ParentSquare is a unified communications platform that allows parents/guardians to access vital information – how and when they want it — and stay connected with their child’s school and teachers.
ParentSquare replaces SchoolMessenger and other applications, such as Remind, Talking Points or ClassDojo.
Parents and guardians can activate your account by visiting parentsquare.com or via the ParentSquare app, which is a free download for iOS and Android users.
Parents who do not activate their account will receive text, email and phone notifications but will not be able to implement all of ParentSquare’s unique features. When a parent/guardian account is activated, users will be able to:
- Manage communication settings and notification preferences*
- Message directly with their child’s teachers
- Communicate in their preferred language
- Submit attendance notes
- Join school groups
- Fill out forms and permission slips
- RSVP for events and volunteer opportunities
If you are not receiving notifications, you will need to verify that your correct contact information is on file with the district.
Learn more about ParentSquare.
Please Note: ParentSquare is for school communications only. The district will not send messages for outside organizations.
School Tool/Parent Portal
Parent Portal allows parents and guardians to securely view information online about their student, such as report card grades and emergency contact information.
It is vital that parents and guardians confirm that their correct contact information, such as cell phone, address and email addresses, are on file with the district. Parents and guardians may not receive ParentSquare phone calls, emails and text messages if this information is not correct in SchoolTool. Please log into Parent Portal to ensure your information is correct.
Common Q&As
Below, view the answers to some common questions received by the Parent Portal Help Desk.
1. What is my username?
Your username is your full email address provided to us at the time you enrolled for a new parent portal account.
2. How do I change my username or contact information?
Please contact your child’s school directly so they can make the necessary updates.
3. Need a parent portal account?
Please fill out the “Parent Portal new enrollment form” in the “More Information” section of this page.
4. How do I unlock my account or reset my password?
The Parent Portal has 2 new features available:
- If your account has been LOCKED, the SchoolTool parent portal system will automatically UNLOCK your account after 15 minutes.
- If you do not remember your password, click on the “New User or Forgot Password” link. You will see this link on the login page just below where you enter your credentials.
Having trouble logging in?
If you are having trouble logging into School Tool/Parent Portal, email the help desk at parentportal.helpdesk@gcsny.org. Please include:
- Your full name
- Your student’s full name
- The email address connected to the account
Only parents and guardians can make inquiries to the help desk.
More Information
Need to enroll?
Download the “Parent Portal New Enrollment Form” and return it to your school’s Main Office.
¿Necesita inscribirse?
Descargue el “Formulario de nueva inscripción del portal para padres” y devuélvalo a la oficina principal de su escuela.
Need to change your contact information?
Download the “Email, Phone Number or Secondary Mailing Address Change Form” and return it to your school’s Main Office.
¿Necesita cambiar su información de contacto?
Descargue el “Formulario de cambio de dirección de correo electrónico, número de teléfono y / o dirección de correo secundario” y devuélvalo a la oficina principal de su escuela.
Social Media
Want to see more district news, photos and videos of school events? Follow us on social media for more news about district, building, student and staff achievements!
About Us Links
Contact Communications
Dan Passante
Public Information Specialist
daniel.passante@gcsny.org
Stay Connected
Stay connected with us by downloading our app and following our social media channels!
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