Use SMS text messages to help parents/guardians get started with the school app, including families who join during the school year.
Before sending: Check your school's SMS credit balance. If you need to top up, see Buy SMS Credits for Your School. SMS messages use your school's credit.
In this guide
1. Write the message
- From the Dashboard, open Other → SMS, then choose Send SMS. On the Send SMS page, click Add.
- Enter your text in Message, or choose an existing Template if appropriate.
A link to download the school app is automatically included after your message.
2. Choose who receives it
- Choose Students in the recipient filter.
- Select the relevant Year and/or Class. Review Contact Type: Primary Contact is selected by default; choose Secondary Contact as well only if needed. Click Apply filter.
- Tick the box beside each student whose parent or guardian should receive the message.
- Click Add Selected to move them to the SMS Going To list.
3. Check and send
- Review the message and the SMS Going To list carefully.
- Click Send when you are ready to send the SMS.
For wording you use regularly, save a reusable message under Other → SMS → Templates.
Suggested onboarding wording
Replace [School name] before sending:
Please download the [School name] app for school news, updates and events. Use the download link included with this message.
If you already use a Unique Schools app for another child's school, sign in with your existing details instead of creating a new account.
Need help? Contact support@uniqueschools.ie.
For a new intake, Unique Schools can arrange an onboarding SMS with the school's permission. These steps are useful for individual follow-up during the year.