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AlertNow Adds Text Messaging

by Paula Jensen

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Keeping you informed is a top priority at Elgin Public Schools which is why we adopted the ALERTNOW Notification System. 

We are excited to provide you with an additional way to be notified in the event of an emergency!  Parents now have the option of receiving text messages from the district in the event of an emergency at their child's school.  Parents must opt-in to receive this text messaging service because there may be additional charges for text messaging based on the contract with your phone company.  The cell phone user will be responsible for these charges.

To sign-up to receive this new text service:
1) Visit the portal of the Elgin Public School District AlertNow text site at www.alertnowsms.com.

There is a link under "Quick Links" on our website. "ALERTNOW TEXT OPT-IN"
2) Enter Elgin School District 18 six-digit PIN: ELGINSD and click Opt-In.
3) Provide a primary and an optional, secondary cell phone number.
4) Agree to the text terms and conditions and then submit the information.

After confirmation, Elgin Public School District will be able to send emergency or non-emergency alerts to the designated cell phones, keeping parents/students informed of the latest information. 

If you have questions about the district new automatic notification system, please call  Paula Jensen at (402) 843-2455.