FCPS Email & Text Alerts?
FCPS is utilizing SchoolMessenger to provide SMS text and email updates with our community!
Our goal, as always, is to ensure our community finds out quickly about important information, news, e-newsletters, and events. FCPS and inpidual schools both use SchoolMessenger.
Text Alerts Service
Parents, guardians, and staff, you can take advantage of our SchoolMessenger text messaging service by following the directions below. Community members who would like to receive these alerts can follow the directions to sign up here.
- Ensure your mobile device is on file with your school(s). You'll want to make sure you have provided an accurate email address as well to get important email information! It's that simple!
- Text "Y" or "Yes" to our district's short code number: 67587.
- You can also opt out of these messages at any time by simply replying to one of our text messages with "Stop." Please note: Opting out means missing out on urgent messages from your school(s) and FCPS, including weather-related closings and emergency information.
SchoolMessenger does not charge recipients for text messages they receive; however, wireless providers may charge for inpidual text messages, depending on the plan associated with the wireless device.
Data privacy
SchoolMessenger is compliant with the Student Privacy Pledge, so your information is safe and will never be given or sold to anyone.
SMS defined
SMS stands for Short Message Service and is commonly referred to as a text message. Most cell phones support this type of text messaging. SchoolMessenger uses a true SMS protocol developed by the telecommunications industry, specifically for mass text messaging, referred to as a "short code" texting. This method is fast, secure, and highly reliable because it is strictly regulated by the wireless carriers and only allows access to approved providers.
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Volunteer in FCPS?
FCPS is fortunate to have family and community members join efforts in supporting our students and schools with their time and talents. There are many ways to get involved and volunteer in and out of our schools.
For more information on the volunteer program, please see our FCPS Volunteer Handbook.
Because safety is of utmost importance, all volunteers, regardless of their role, are required to complete mandatory volunteer training. Please keep in mind that this is an annual process (July-June) that takes place and must be completed every school year.
Want to Be a FCPS Volunteer?
The first step of the process is to follow these detailed directions (instrucciones detalladas en español) on how to create an account in Unified Talent and then how to complete the two required trainings. After you complete your trainings, you will receive an email with the next steps in the process. Please be aware that the process can take 48-72 hours and MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR to you volunteering for FCPS.
If you are a current FCPS Employee who is interested in volunteering, you must complete the Volunteer training listed under your Recommended Courses on your Unified Talent Home Page.