Frequently Asked Questions

What is EZ School Alert and how does it work?

EZSchoolAlert is the fastest, easiest way for a school district to connect with parents.  Districts simply sign up for a web address that includes their district name, then at registration parents are directed to this page.  Parents set up their own account and enter in their contact information .  They can also specify times that they want to be contacted by specific means (cell phone, email, etc).   During an emergency or other event requiring instant notification (such as a change in graduation venue, school closing, football practice cancellation), a school administrator logs in, types out one message and hits send.  This queries the database and depending upon parent preferences, they receive an email or text message instantly.

 So how many school district resources will this take?

A school district can go from no site to complete in less than 30 minutes.  Sign up is a breeze.  Once the district gets an administrator account, he or she simply logs in, uploads school district logos and personalizes the site.

 What do I get with a year contract?

• Cutting edge technology that allows you to instantly contact the entire district community with emergency messages or important updates.
• A site that is fully customizable to your tastes.
• The ability to send unlimited email or text messages.
• Site hosting.
• Free help setting up, should you need it.

Is it just for school emergencies?

No, some districts are using the site to remind parents of teacher conferences, others to send out school closing and cancellation information, while still others use it to alert clubs and organizations of events.

So there's more than just district level communication?

Yes, get as specific as you'd like.  As an administrator you can grant access to principals, teachers, even club leaders.  Allow parents to click on the clubs/organizations their kids are a part of and let them be reminded of practice or a game if they would like.

What if some parents don't want to receive all these alerts?

That's fine too.  There are many types of alerts, from emergencies like school closings to what's called informational communication.  Parents choose which type of alert they'd like to receive and where. 

How much of the site can be personalized?

Nearly everything is customizable; from colors, to layout, to logos and font.  Make it look however you like.

 What if I don't know anything about HTML?

No problem!  Editing is accomplished in a WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) format.  If you can use a word processor like Microsoft Word, you can edit the site.

Now the big question, how much?

We realize school districts do not have a ton of money, so we've found a way to spread out the cost of site development over all the schools participating.  This makes it much cheaper than developing the technology on your own.  Price is based on your district size.  It's an annual contract with options that can be extended for many years.  And, the best part, you can send unlimited emails and texts for one low fee!

 This sounds great.  How do I sign up?

Send an email to sales@ezschoolalert.com or call (608) 237-7124.  Or, maybe you'd like to see for yourself how easy it is to use.  Simply let us know and one of our team members will visit your school and show you ho w easy it truly is to use.