Communications
Wissahickon School District offers a variety of customizable options for parents and community members to receive updates and news via your preferred methods of communication – text, email, phone, web or mobile app. From the district website to social media to various e-publications, news about our schools, staff, students, programs, events and school resources will always be at your fingertips.
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Communication Type and Use |
Infinite Campus
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In order to receive timely and effective communication, it is essential for parents to maintain up-to-date contact information including email and phone numbers in the Infinite Campus Portal. Additionally, Infinite Campus houses: Student Demographic Information, Student Schedule, Overall Course Grades/Marking Period Grade (Report Cards), Attendance, Health Records, Discipline and Fees. |
SchoolMessenger
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SchoolMessenger is the district's notification software used for emergency information (e.g. weather-related or other), school news, student and staff accomplishments, upcoming events, current issues affecting WSD families and other district/school communication. Family contact information entered into Infinite Campus is automatically uploaded to SchoolMessenger allowing e-news to be shared via phone, text and email. |
Schoology |
All teachers in grades 6-12 use Schoology - an online tool that serves as a one-stop shop for course information, assignments, grades and other learning related information. Teachers also use it to post updates to their class and school administration posts important notifications such as upcoming events. Parents can register for a Schoology account that is linked with their children's accounts. One username and password within Schoology grants access to your child(ren)’s teachers, courses, schoolwork and grades. |
Mobile App
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The WSD mobile app provides on-demand access to the most important information and resources. Search Wissahickon School District in your App Store to download the free mobile app to your mobile device - Apple or Android. The app provides access to:
Video Tutorial: Introduction to the WSD mobile app Flyer: Learn about the features within the app
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Social Media
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WSD’s social media sites keep families and the community updated with school news and provides a forum for connecting and sharing accomplishments, photos and videos of our students, staff and school community. Twitter - District/School News @WissahickonSD Instagram - @WissahickonSchoolDistrict YouTube - Watch us on YouTube Search our Hashtags |
News and Calendar Alerts |
Set up email and/or text alerts to receive district and school-specific news and calendar events that are posted on the WSD website. Alerts can be customized by district and school news and events. Watch: Subscribe to news alerts. |
Wissahickon Television (WTV)
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Wissahickon Television, WTV, includes video recordings of WSD School Board Meetings and some special district programming. WTV is broadcast on Channel 28 on Comcast and Channel 41 on Verizon. |
Key Contacts |
Kristen Rawlings Jen Morehouse |