Group calls, emails, and texts

Important messages from the District and school are sent to all parents and guardians using our mass notification system, which can send emails, calls, and texts.

Parents and guardians should make sure their contact and emergency information is current in PowerSchool in order to receive emergency notifications, District and school-specific news, announcements and calendar reminders. The messages go to all parents/guardians who provide information through our annual re-registration process as well as to all Colonial School District employees.

As of Oct. 20, 2025, text blasts will come from the short code of 97178. Recipients are encourage to save the new number to their contacts so messages are recognized right away.

NOTE: Opting out of one email or phone call type opts parents out of all emails, phone calls, or texts. Recipients can call the Opt-out Hotline [855-502-STOP (855-502-7867)] anytime to opt-out of informational calls or to opt-back into calls. To opt back into texts, reply START to "97178" from the phone that was opted out. To opt back into email, contact your child's building for assistance. 

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