DES MOINES, Iowa —

Des Moines Public Schools is switching from Snap! Connect to ParentSquare, a communication platform already used by more than three dozen other school districts across Iowa.

DMPS ran a pilot program with the app at four schools last year: Studebaker Elementary School, Hiatt Middle School, North High School, and All Points Academy. The district says it saw great results.

It will serve as the primary hub for everything from one-on-one teacher messages to school-wide newsletters, event notices, and parent-teacher conference updates. It also stores parent contact information, class schedules, grades, and permission slips — with plans to eventually include attendance notifications as well.

The district says parents don't actually need the app downloaded to receive all upd

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