Winnebago Public Schools

Hello Winnebago Families,

We are excited to roll out a new tool that will simplify how we communicate with you. Rooms, built
right into our Winnebago Public Schools app and website, offer secure and safe two-way
messaging. This addition allows our district to bring the community closer together. From messages to
educators, to events, to lunch menus, and more - everything can now live in one place.

Why Rooms?
● One place for every message.
● No more juggling multiple communication apps, flipping between inboxes, or remembering
different logins.
● Text notifications. You can get notified automatically of new messages even if you haven’t
downloaded our district app.
● Safe and secure. Built-in moderation and other safety tools allow us to ensure safety of all
communications, at all times.

What to Expect:
Rooms will become our primary method of communication for all interactions between staff,
coaches, families, and teachers.
Between [April 21st-May 8th], you will receive a text notification from 27806. The text will let you
know who sent you a message in the Rooms platform; you can then click the link for web access
or view the message via the Winnebago Public Schools app. It will be important that you go ahead
and login to your account and familiarize yourself with the platform so we are ready to go for the
next school year.

Options to access Rooms:
1. When a teacher sends a message to you in Rooms, it will trigger a text notification to your
phone. You can then click on the link, have it send you a verification code to access the
web version.
2. Download the Winnebago Public Schools app - Enter your personal email or phone number.
You will then receive a verification code via text or email to get in.
a. The first time you open the app, it will ask to send you push notifications. Select
Allow to get important announcements from your teachers within the classroom.
b. Select the Rooms and Messages tab at the bottom of the app so you can start
engaging with teachers via Messages and Classes!
c. Messages is two way communication where you can respond to a staff/start
conversations with a staff member.
d. Rooms is where you’ll see your child’s virtual classroom(s).

Why join now? The district wants to ensure everyone is logged in and ready before summer
break. We’ll be sending out back-to-school info through Rooms, so don't wait and log in early to
make sure you’re set for the new year!

If you have any issues getting logged in to the Winnebago Public Schools app with your cell phone
number or personal email address, please reach out to your child’s building administrator.
We look forward to seeing you in Rooms!