Communications
27200 Hilliard Blvd.
Westlake, OH 44145
440.250.1258
www.wlake.org
bonvissuto@wlake.org
Feb. 9, 2014
TEXT MESSAGING COMES TO
SCHOOLMESSENGER NOTIFICATION SYSTEM
The Westlake City Schools are adding text messaging capabilities to SchoolMessenger,
the parent notification system we now use for phone calls and emails regarding parent
outreach, emergency broadcasts, school closings, student attendance alerts and other
communication needs.
The system will be configured to send text messages to recipients who agree to receive
them. We are encouraging parents to confirm we have accurate cell phone numbers
and ask them to participate. There are only two requirements to receive messages via
SMS text:
1. An opt-in confirmation from the parent’s wireless device.
2. Completion of student information through Registration Gateway, the online
student information system. ONY CELL PONE NUMBERS IN THE
SCHOOLMESSENGER DATABASE VIA REGISTRATION GATEWAY WILL BE INCLUDED
IN TEXT MESSAGING.
To Opt-In to Receive Text Messages:
 Reply “Yes” to an opt-in text message that went out Feb. 9.
 Text “Yes” to 68453 from each wireless device on which you wish to receive text
messages.
 To receive texts on multiple devices, each device must opt in by texting “Yes” to
68453.
After you text “Yes,” you will receive a reply back from SchoolMessenger confirming
your status. If you receive what appears to be an error message, it most likely means
you do not have text messaging enabled on your wireless device. SchoolMessenger
does not charge recipients for text messages they receive, however, wireless providers
may charge for individual text messages, depending on your plan.
To Opt Out:
 Don’t opt-in
 Don’t reply to any opt-in invitation messages
 Text “STOP” to 68453 at any time
 Opt out online at http://schoolmessenger.com/txtmsg.
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Empowering all students to achieve their educational goals, to direct their lives,
and to contribute to society