App Puts District News, School Updates, Student Forms At Parents' Fingertips

DOWNERS GROVE, IL — Parents of students in Downers Grove Grade School 58 will have a new way to stay informed during the 2025-26 school year. The district is set to launch ParentSquare in August, a communication platform that gives parents access to school updates, district news and other resources.

The service will be available in English and Spanish. Users can also program ParentSquare to translate alerts in their preferred language.

Via ParentSquare, parents can arrange to receive alerts via text, phone, email or other apps. Users can opt for a daily message recap or opt in to receive alerts in real time. The platform will also be a hub for student forms, event signups, permission slips and more.

In addition to receiving information, parents can also use ParentSquare to interact with district- and school-wide news and updates.

District parents will have accounts created for them that can be used via the ParentSquare app on Apple or Android devices. An invite will come via email during the first week of August, according to an update from District 58 Superintendent Dr. Kevin Russell.

Dr. Russell wrote that ParentSquare will be the primary way District 58 communicates with parents.

He said, "This user-friendly tool will strengthen family engagement by delivering timely updates, helpful resources, and important school and district news—all in one place."