Keep Parents Informed & Engaged—Automate School Communication on WhatsApp

Stop chasing fee payments and wondering if parents read your emails. Instant admission responses, automated fee reminders, attendance alerts, and emergency broadcasts.

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45%
Higher enrollment
Automated follow-ups convert more inquiries
95%
Event attendance
Multi-step reminders reduce no-shows
15+ hrs
Saved per week
Automate replies, reminders, and follow-ups
3x
More positive reviews
Automated review requests after events
The Problem

Challenges Schools Face

Parents Don't Read Emails or Diaries — you send important circulars via email and diary notes. Parents claim they "never got it." Critical information doesn't reach them on time.

Fee Collection is a Nightmare — chasing late fees consumes admin time. Parents delay payment, then complain when their child can't attend events. Awkward conversations daily.

Admission Inquiries Overwhelm Office — during admission season, the front desk drowns in calls. Same questions: "What's the fee?" "What curriculum?" "How to apply?" Staff can't keep up.

Event Attendance Unpredictable — you organize PTMs, annual days, sports days. Turnout is unpredictable because parents forget or don't plan ahead. Empty seats at important events.

Absent Students, Uninformed Parents — student is absent but parent doesn't know. Or student leaves early citing "parent emergency" that's fabricated. Safety concerns arise daily.

Emergency Communication Too Slow — school closes due to emergency (weather, incident). Calling 500+ parents is impossible. By the time message spreads, some have already left home.

Solutions

10 Ways WhatsApp Automation Transforms School Communication

Handle admissions, collect fees on time, and keep parents engaged

1

Admission Inquiry Auto-Response

Rule Starter+ $29

When prospective parents message, instantly send school overview, fee structure link, and application process. Handle 100s of inquiries without overwhelming staff.

TRIGGER: New message contains "admission" or "enroll" or "grade"
ACTION: Send admission overview message
THEN: Tag contact as "admission-inquiry-2025"
THEN: Add to "Grade 1 Prospects" segment
THEN: Notify admissions coordinator
How it works: Instant response captures interest before parents move to other schools. They get all basic info immediately - curriculum, fees, how to apply. Only serious inquiries needing personal attention reach your staff. Admissions team can focus on campus tours and assessments, not answering "what's your fee?" 50 times a day.

Workflow tip: Update the message seasonally - during admission season, emphasize deadlines and available seats. Off-season, focus on campus tours and next year's timeline.
2

Fee Payment Reminder System

Sequence Starter+

Automatically remind parents about quarterly fees before due date, with escalating reminders if payment is delayed. Reduce late payments by 60%.

SEQUENCE: Fee Payment Reminders
DAY -7: Gentle reminder with payment options
DAY -3: Second reminder with due date emphasis
DAY 0: Due date reminder
DAY +3: Overdue notice with late fee warning
DAY +10: Final notice with late fee amount
DAY +15: Admin escalation notification

EXIT: When "fee-paid" tag added
How it works: Automated sequence sends timely reminders before parents forget. Each message includes exact amount, student details, and easy payment options. Parents can pay via link without visiting school. When they confirm payment, exit the sequence to stop reminders. Reduces admin time chasing fees by 80% - system handles reminders, staff only handles exceptions.

Workflow tip: Integrate with your school ERP to automatically tag "fee-paid" when payment is recorded. This stops reminders automatically.
3

Attendance Notification

Rule Starter+ $29

Automatically notify parents when their child is marked absent or leaves school early. Improves safety and catches unauthorized absences.

TRIGGER: Tag "absent-today" added to contact
ACTION: Send attendance alert with student details
THEN: Wait for parent reply
IF reply contains "sick" or "unwell" or "ill"
   THEN: Tag as "absence-sick"
IF reply contains "didn't know" or "not aware"
   THEN: Alert principal + tag "unauthorized-absence"
How it works: Real-time absence alerts sent within 15 minutes of attendance marking. Parents know immediately if child is missing from class. Catches cases where students skip school without parents knowing. Can integrate with your attendance management system via API or Zapier to automatically trigger alerts when attendance is marked.

Workflow tip: For early departures, send similar alert: "Omar left school at 11:30 AM (cited reason: doctor appointment). Please confirm this was authorized."
4

Exam Schedule & Results

Campaign Starter+

Send exam timetables, syllabus reminders, and result announcements. Ensure parents know when exams are and when results are ready to view.

CAMPAIGN 1: Exam Schedule (2 weeks before exams)
TARGET: All parents of students in exam-taking grades
MESSAGE: Complete timetable + syllabus + preparation tips

CAMPAIGN 2: Exam Reminder (1 day before)
TARGET: Same segment
MESSAGE: Tomorrow's subjects + reporting time + checklist

CAMPAIGN 3: Results Announcement
TARGET: All exam-taking students' parents
MESSAGE: Results available + how to access + PTM date
How it works: Parents get complete exam schedule in one message - no more "when is the math exam?" questions. Sample papers and syllabus links help with preparation. Day-before reminder ensures students don't miss exams. When results are ready, instant announcement with portal link gets parents checking results immediately. Reduces front desk inquiries by 70% during exam season.

Workflow tip: Segment by grade level - Grade 3 parents only get Grade 3 schedule. Include individual student name for personalization.
5

Parent-Teacher Meeting Scheduler

Journey Starter+ $29

Send PTM invitations with RSVP, collect time slot preferences, confirm bookings, and send reminders. Increase PTM attendance by 40%.

JOURNEY: PTM Scheduling
STEP 1: Send PTM invitation with time slots (14 days before)
STEP 2: Wait for slot selection reply
STEP 3: Confirm booking with details
STEP 4: Send reminder 1 day before PTM
STEP 5: Send thank you message after PTM

TRIGGERS:
- If no reply in 3 days → Send reminder to RSVP
- If reply is invalid slot → Ask to choose valid slot
- If slot full → Offer next available slots
How it works: Automated journey handles entire PTM scheduling - invitation, slot booking, confirmation, reminders. Parents choose convenient time slots via simple number reply. System prevents double-booking and offers alternatives if slot is full. Day-before reminder reduces no-shows significantly. After PTM, thank you message with feedback form link strengthens parent relationship.

Workflow tip: Integrate with Google Calendar to automatically add PTM slots. Teachers see their schedule, parents get calendar invites.
6

Homework & Assignment Updates

Rule Starter+ $29

Daily homework notifications to parents. Teachers tag homework in system, parents get instant notification with details and submission date.

TRIGGER: Teacher adds tag "homework-posted-grade3a"
ACTION: Send homework details to all Grade 3A parents
TIMING: Daily at 3:30 PM (after school)

VARIATIONS:
- Project assigned → Send project details + rubric + deadline
- Assignment reminder → 1 day before submission deadline
- Overdue notice → 1 day after deadline if not submitted
How it works: Teachers note homework in school system or simple Google Sheet. At 3:30 PM daily, parents of that class get homework notification. No more "I forgot my diary" or "teacher didn't tell us." Parents know exactly what child needs to complete. Links to Google Classroom for detailed instructions and resources. Especially helpful for younger grades where parents supervise homework.

Workflow tip: For grades 6+, send weekly homework summary on Friday evening. Older students manage daily homework themselves but parents want weekly overview.
7

Event & Activity Announcements

Campaign Starter+

Annual day, sports day, field trips, celebrations - send event announcements with RSVP collection and participation instructions.

CAMPAIGN 1: Event Announcement (3 weeks before)
TARGET: All parents or specific grades
MESSAGE: Event details + student participation + RSVP request

CAMPAIGN 2: Event Reminder (3 days before)
TARGET: Parents who confirmed attendance
MESSAGE: Reminder + dress code + parking info + program schedule

CAMPAIGN 3: Post-Event Thank You
TARGET: All invitees
MESSAGE: Thank you + event photos/video link + highlights
How it works: Event campaigns are segmented by relevance - sports day to all, specific grade events to that grade only. Personalized messages tell each parent their child's specific role and timing. RSVP collection helps with seating and catering planning. Reminders reduce no-shows and confusion. Post-event photo sharing keeps engagement high and builds school pride. Parents love receiving professional communication about their child's participation.

Workflow tip: Create event templates for recurring events (annual day, sports day, PTM). Just update dates and details - save hours of drafting time.
8

Emergency Broadcast System

Campaign Starter+ $29

School closure due to weather, health emergency, or any urgent situation - reach all 500+ parents within 5 minutes. Critical for safety.

EMERGENCY CAMPAIGN TEMPLATES:

1. WEATHER CLOSURE:
   - Heavy rain / Storm / Extreme heat
   - Message includes: Reason + Bus status + Online class info + Next update time

2. HEALTH EMERGENCY:
   - Outbreak / Contagious illness
   - Message includes: Situation + Precautions + School sanitization + Reopening date

3. INFRASTRUCTURE ISSUE:
   - Power outage / Water supply / Construction
   - Message includes: Issue + Partial/full closure + Alternative arrangements

4. SECURITY ALERT:
   - Law & order situation in area
   - Message includes: Situation + Early dismissal / Closure + Parent pickup instructions
How it works: Emergency campaign reaches ALL parents simultaneously within minutes. Crucial for time-sensitive situations where phone trees would take hours. Clear action items prevent confusion - parents know exactly what to do. Can be sent even at 6 AM or 10 PM when emergencies happen. Much more reliable than email (many won't check) or phone calls (can't reach everyone). Have pre-written templates for common emergencies - just edit and send in 60 seconds.

Workflow tip: Save emergency templates in advance. When crisis hits, you're stressed - having pre-written messages ensures clear communication without panic editing.
9

Transport Updates

Rule Starter+

Bus tracking notifications - when bus is near pickup point, delay alerts, route changes. Parents know exactly when to have child ready.

TRIGGER 1: Bus GPS reaches 1km before stop
ACTION: Send "approaching" notification with ETA

TRIGGER 2: Bus delayed by 15+ minutes
ACTION: Send delay alert with reason + new ETA

TRIGGER 3: Route change or bus breakdown
ACTION: Send alternate pickup arrangement

TRIGGER 4: Child didn't board (attendance marking)
ACTION: Alert parent that child missed bus
How it works: If your school has GPS tracking on buses (many transport systems have this), integrate with App-ening to send automated alerts based on location. Parents don't wait at bus stop for uncertain times - they know exact ETA. Delay alerts let them plan accordingly or choose to drop child directly. "Child didn't board" notification catches cases where child was absent but you didn't inform school. Reduces anxious parent calls to school asking "where is the bus?"

Workflow tip: Can integrate with GPS systems via Zapier or API. If no GPS, send manual delay alerts - still better than parents waiting without information.
10

Achievement Recognition

Journey Starter+ $29

Celebrate student achievements - academic excellence, sports wins, art competitions, good behavior. Make parents proud and build school reputation.

JOURNEY: Achievement Celebration

TRIGGER: Teacher tags student with "achievement-[type]"

STEP 1: Send congratulatory message to parents
STEP 2: Invite parents to felicitation ceremony
STEP 3: Send ceremony reminder 1 day before
STEP 4: Share photos/certificate after ceremony
STEP 5: Request testimonial for website/social media

ACHIEVEMENT TYPES:
- Academic: Olympiads, Exams, Projects
- Sports: Competitions, Tournaments
- Arts: Painting, Music, Dance competitions
- Behavior: Star of the Month, Discipline awards
- Community: Social service, Leadership
How it works: Positive communication builds strong school-parent relationships. When you celebrate achievements proactively, parents feel valued and see that school truly cares about their child's growth. They share these messages with extended family, creating word-of-mouth marketing for your school. Journey automation ensures every achievement gets proper recognition with consistent process - message, invitation, photo sharing. This builds school culture of celebrating success.

Workflow tip: Don't only recognize big wins. "Star of the Week" for improved behavior, "Most Improved" in subjects - small recognitions matter and encourage more students.
CRM

Your pipeline, pre-configured

Track parent journey from inquiry to enrollment. See at a glance who needs follow-up and where they are in the admission process.

Inquiry
First contact
Campus Visit
Tour scheduled
Application
Form submitted
Assessment
Test/interview
Admitted
Seat confirmed
Enrolled
Active student

CRM Lite add-on: +$10/mo on Pro plan, included in Business

Capabilities

What You Can Achieve

Capability Starter
$29/mo		 Pro
$99/mo		 Business
$470/mo
Admission inquiry auto-response ✓ ✓ ✓
Fee payment reminders ✓ ✓ ✓
Attendance alerts ✓ ✓ ✓
Exam schedule & results ✓ ✓ ✓
PTM scheduling automation ✓ ✓ ✓
Homework notifications ✓ ✓ ✓
Event announcements & RSVP ✓ ✓ ✓
Emergency broadcasts ✓ ✓ ✓
Transport tracking updates ✓ ✓ ✓
Achievement recognition ✓ ✓ ✓
Parent contacts Up to 500 Up to 5,000 Up to 25,000
Team members 2 5 15
Campaigns per month 2 8 20
Journeys 1 5 15

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Business Plan - $470/month

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Ideal for K-12 schools with 200+ students. Handles admissions, fee reminders, attendance alerts, PTM scheduling, and emergency broadcasts at scale.

Up to 25,000 contacts (2 parents per student + inquiries)
15 team members (admin, teachers, coordinators)
20 campaigns/month for events & circulars
15 journeys for admission & PTM flows
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Small school with under 100 students? Pro Plan ($99/mo) covers core communication needs.

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