Text Messaging through SchoolMessenger

How do I “Opt-In” to receive text messages?

Text “Y” to 67587 from each wireless device you wish to receive texts on. The wireless number must be listed in the Parent Portal under the cell phone number.

How do I opt-out of receiving text messages?

If you do not wish to receive text messages to a particular number, you can simply do one of the following:

1. Don’t opt-in and don’t reply to the opt-in invitation message.
2. Text “STOP” to 67587 at any time.
3. Opt-out online at http://schoolmessenger.com/txtmsg (scroll to bottom)

Can the text messages come from a district phone number, instead of the shortcode?

No. Shortcodes are standard and the only fast and reliable way to deliver mass text notifications.

I received a text message that says it’s from SchoolMessenger? What does it mean?

If it was from 67587, that was most likely the Opt-In Invitation message.

To continue receiving informational text messages from East Windsor Regional School District, reply with “Y”.

If you do not reply, you won’t receive any future texts from our district.

I “Opted-In”, but I’m not receiving texts?

Ensure that the district has your correct device number in the database (Parent Portal or Human Resources if a staff member), and that it is located in the Cell Phone field.

It may take 24 hours for a number to become active after being changed or added to the district’s system.

Send a text with “Y”, from that specific device to 67587. You should receive an opt-in confirmation message from the service.

If you want to receive texts on multiple devices, each device number must complete the Opt-In process.

Confirm that the district has actually attempted to send an SMS text message to your mobile phone number.

How do I know if it worked?

After you text one of the keywords to the shortcode, the system will ALWAYS respond back with one of three messages:

Opt-in Response: You're registered 4 SchoolMessenger notifications. Reply STOP to cancel, HELP for help. Msg&data rates may apply. msg freq varies. schoolmessenger.com/txt

Opt-out Response: You're unsubscribed from SchoolMessenger. No more msgs will be sent. Reply Y to re-subscribe, HELP for help. Msg&data rates may apply. schoolmessenger.com/txt

Help or Unknown Key Word Response: SchoolMessenger notification service: Reply Y to subscribe or STOP to cancel. Msg&data rates may apply. Msg freq varies. Visit schoolmessenger.com/txt for info

Any other response – or no response: indicates the recipient should contact their wireless device provider to have SMS messaging/premium content enabled (see below for more details).

What does it mean if I texted “Y” or “yes” and I received some sort of error message

back?
If you receive what appears to be an error message, similar to one of the following, it most likely means that short code text messaging is not enabled on your wireless subscription plan:

• Service access denied
• Message failed
• Shortcode may have expired or shortcode texting may be blocked on your account
• Does not participate
  
  

These replies DO NOT indicate that the wireless provider cannot receive messages from SchoolMessenger. Rather, they are an indication that the specific mobile device does not have short code SMS texting enabled for that number (this is sometimes disabled by default on company provided cell phones). To address this, contact your wireless provider.

Note: Providers sometimes use various names for this type of texting service (e.g. short code, SMS, premium, etc.). If you simply ask about text messaging, your carrier may assume you are referring to person-to-person. Therefore, be very clear to refer to “shortcode” text messages. Most TV programs that have a voting component use short code SMS messaging (e.g. American Idol, Dancing with the Stars). In addition, many department or grocery stores use SMS to distribute coupons and deals. Using an example such as this can be helpful in clarifying the type of texting service you want to enable.

Will I be charged for the text messages that I receive from SchoolMessenger?

SchoolMessenger does not charge recipients for the text messages that they receive or send to the shortcode; however, wireless providers may charge for individual text messages, depending on the plan associated with the wireless device. Please consult your carrier if you are uncertain.