ParentSquare Now Used by 8 of Arizona’s 10 Largest School Districts

AZ Districts

Adoption of ParentSquare’s unified communication platform now reaches more than half of Arizona’s K-12 students, driving stronger family engagement and more efficient district communication

SANTA BARBARA, CA—May 7, 2025—ParentSquare, the award-winning unified school-home engagement platform for K-12 education, today announced that it is now used by 8 of the 10 largest school districts in Arizona, reaching over half of the state’s students and their families through its robust communication solution.

Among the earliest adopters in the state, Peoria Unified and Scottsdale Unified School Districts helped set the pace for modern, districtwide communication in Arizona—demonstrating the value of unified, consistent communication at the district level.

This expansion reflects a growing demand for clear, consistent, and equitable school-home communication—especially as districts seek smart, cost-effective ways to consolidate tools, maximize ROI, and do more with less. With features like true two-way messaging that doesn’t require an app, automated language translation, multi-channel communication (including text, voice, email, and app), and seamless SIS integration, ParentSquare empowers schools to connect with every family in the way that works best for them.

“With ParentSquare, we have realized a significant cost savings in materials, postage, and labor by shifting away from mailing physical letters for our notifications when students meet certain absence accrual thresholds,” said Renee Ryon, the director of communications at Dysart Unified School District. “Coupling this great benefit with the overall improvements we’ve seen to our communications and engagement, we are very pleased with our decision to partner with ParentSquare.”

Communications leaders say the platform has transformed how their districts communicate—making it easier to reach families quickly and build stronger school-home connections. 

“As a school communications professional, my top priority is to strengthen communication and engagement across our district—and ParentSquare has been instrumental in making that happen,” said Ramiro Alvarez, the public information officer at Pendergast Elementary School District. “Its user-friendly platform allows us to reach families in meaningful, timely, and inclusive ways. Without a doubt, adopting ParentSquare has been one of the best professional decisions I’ve made in my career. It has transformed how we connect with our school community and deepened family engagement at every level.”

For many districts, ParentSquare has also helped elevate trust and transparency.

“At Amphitheater Public Schools, we regularly hear from our school staff and our families about how much they love ParentSquare and how they feel more connected with each other through the platform,” said Michelle Valenzuela, the director of communications. “The rollout was seamless, and the customer service is consistently excellent. We appreciate that ParentSquare is ever-evolving, responsive to ideas, and puts students and families first.”

Districts are also seeing measurable results aligned with strategic goals.

“Community Engagement is the second goal of Chandler Unified School District’s strategic plan,” said Stephanie Ingersoll, the executive director, marketing & communications. “ParentSquare supports this goal seamlessly with its instant translation capabilities and app and text notification features, empowering families to choose how and when they receive communication. Since its implementation, ParentSquare has contributed to notable successes in CUSD, including increased attendance at open houses and greater social media sharing of newsletter content.”

Why Arizona Districts Are Choosing ParentSquare

True Two-Way Messaging (No App Required)

  • No app? No problem. Reach families where they are and hear back—whether by text, email, voice, or app.

Built-In Language Translation

  • Communicate equitably with families in 190+ languages, automatically and in real time.

Multi-Channel Communication

  • Send mass notifications and personalized messages across app, email, text, and voice—all from one place.

Seamless SIS Integration

  • Eliminate duplicate work with automatic syncing of rosters and student records.

Communication Visibility and Insights

  • Track delivery, engagement, and responses—giving district and school leaders the oversight and data they need to act with confidence.

One Unified Platform

  • Replace multiple tools and apps by bringing everything—from forms and payments to school websites—into a single, easy-to-manage platform.

About ParentSquare

ParentSquare is the leading family engagement infrastructure helping K-12 districts nationwide reach every family with an award-winning, all-in-one communication platform. Reaching over 22 million students nationwide, ParentSquare helps districts consolidate disconnected tools and outdated communication systems with personalized messaging, websites, forms, payments, and more — in one easy-to-use platform. With powerful features for achieving 100% contactability, two-way translation into 190+ languages, and purpose-built AI enhancements, ParentSquare empowers districts to invite every family to be involved in their student’s education, no matter their home language or the device they use.

Recognized for growth and innovation by Inc. 5000, GSV 150, and more, ParentSquare was founded in 2011 in Santa Barbara, California. Learn more at parentsquare.com.