Family, Staff, Student Communications Tools

We use the SchoolMessenger system to call, text and email our families and staff with up-to-date information about their students and schools. We also use this system to send emergency school closure notices when inclement weather causes a school or districtwide school closure.

Family information (phone numbers and email addresses) are automatically pulled into this system through our Skyward student data system. Families are encouraged to routinely check their Skyward Family Access account to ensure the information is correct. 

We love sharing good news about our students, staff, families, and community through our official Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages. Follow us to get the latest news and information. 

Have a story you’d like to share on district social media? Submit social media post stories and requests relevant to the greater community, staff or students to community.relations@rentonschools.us.

We’ve partnered with Remind, a two-way texting tool, to better connect with all our families as well as students in high school. Remind is free to use and makes it easy to receive text messages on any device to connect with your teacher, your coaches or advisors, and others at school and stay involved with your child's learning. You can also choose to download the Remind app on your phone to set family language preferences and more.

Watch for an email invitation from your teacher or principal with instructions on using Remind or downloading the app and creating a login (if you have an email in Skyward). If you don't see the email, please check your spam folder.

NOTE: This is an optional communication tool for staff. Not all staff will choose to use this tool.

Learn more about Remind in this video.

Parent Guide for Remind      Teacher Guide for Remind   School Administrators Guide

Renton School District uses the electronic flyer communication tool called "Peachjar" an online system for families and staff to view eflyers that offer goods or services from local businesses and organizations. While the site will include some school, district or even PTSA flyers, many of the eflyers have information from non-school/district-related community-based organizations/individuals. The flyers are provided solely for the consideration of families who might be in the market for children/youth community sports, music lessons, coupons/discounts, and more. The district will review the flyers for appropriate language and content, but does not sponsor, endorse, or recommend any of the organizations, services or activities described in the eflyers.

To request flyer approval, follow the steps on this page.

The Community Relations Office is the primary point of contact for the news media. For media requests, including after-hours media inquiries, call our office at 425.204.2345 or email community.relations@rentonschools.us.