Parents expect communication from their child’s school. Whether it’s newsletters, performance updates, or information, schools should be keeping parents informed through the academic year.
Cell phones are the primary communication device across the U.S. With a contact list of parents’ numbers, your school has direct access to the people it needs to be sending fee reminders to.
Phone calls are a more intrusive form of communication, and calls may be screened if a parent doesn’t recognize the number, or if they’re too busy to pick up the phone.
With a 98% open rate, SMS payment reminders are a reliable way of making sure parents don’t forget to pay the due school fees.
An SMS platform like SimpleTexting allows you to manage your inbox from one dashboard. You can set up automated reminders, engage in two-way conversations and send bulk messages.