March 12, 2014 - Grain Valley School
District today announced the release of a
new, district-wide mobile communications application from SchoolWay, a
leading developer of mobile applications for K-12 school systems and institutions. The free
mobile and web app is available for Apple and Android mobile devices and
online, and keeps the entire school community connected to the district’s
information they need in one convenient location.
Understanding
the busy schedules of parents, students, and patrons, the district’s official mobile
app from SchoolWay enables smartphone and tablet users to keep track of
important district information and receive notifications from the district,
faculty, and staff, all in real-time via push, text, and email messaging. The
mobile app enhances community engagement by providing users with access to information
like school activities, grade books, notes from teachers, athletic schedules
and scores, lunch menus, and school calendars, when and where they choose to
view.
“Grain Valley
School District’s official mobile app empowers
anyone in the community to stay connected with the information they want and
need right on their mobile devices,” said Mr. Nick Gooch, Director of
Technology. “The release of this app for the district is an example of our
commitment to provide our community members all of the district’s information conveniently
and easily, while making it more accessible than ever. We are excited about how
our school’s app will lead to a stronger, more connected school community.”
This
is the district’s latest step to strengthen communication with the
community. The Grain Valley School
District already has a strong following on social media sites such as Facebook
and Twitter, and uses a blog, Grain Valley Schools Today, to make
news release-type announcements accessible to anyone.
Features
for Grain
Valley School District’s official mobile app include:
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Push, text, and email messaging from
both the district and school site levels
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GPS mapping and navigation
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School calendars
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Online grade book access
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Tap screens for email and phone for
district staff and board of education members
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Multiple language options
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Lunch menus, athletic information,
and much more
The
communication service comes at no cost to the district through SchoolWay, who is providing app development and hosting
services to the school district for free with no download charges for mobile
users. The district app is financially supported by school-friendly and
approved sponsors.
