Welcome to your Sandbox!

Posted Date: 10/02/25 (06:57 AM)

Welcome to your Sandbox!

Below are the tools teachers and administrators use on a daily basis. Click on the link to learn how to create each one. You can also review the Help Menus by clicking on the "?" in the top right corner when you are logged into ParentSquare in the browser.

What you CAN do in the sandbox.

Post --> Create & Send
Post --> Interact/Sign Up/Comment
Direct Message --> Create/Send/Reply
Newsletter --> Create & Send
Reports --> View Delivery Stats
Mass Communications --> Smart/Urgent Alerts

A yellow diamond-shaped sign with the word 'EXPLORE' against a blue sky.

A hand holds a magnifying glass, reflecting a blurred outdoor scene.

Additional Tools

These tools must be set up at the district or administrative level and are not enabled by default in the sandbox environment. You can click the links below to view short help videos for each feature.

Secure Document Delivery --> Report Cards, etc.
Attendance Notifications --> Click Here
Bus Route Notifications --> Click Here
Virtual Phone --> Click Here

Access To The Smart Sites Sandbox!

If you’re also exploring SmartSites, you’ll have access to its sandbox environment as an editor with the ability to add pages and content of all types.

Screenshot of the ParentSquare website interface, highlighting the 'Add-ons' section.

Step 1: Navigate to Add-ons – At the top of your ParentSquare homepage, click on Add-ons.
Step 2: Find SmartSites – In the left-side menu of the Add-ons tab, select SmartSites.
Step 3: Automatic Login – Clicking this will log you into the corresponding SmartSites sandbox as an editor

Using the SmartSites Sandbox

You’ll have full access to customize your site, including the homepage. This means you can update header logos, add new sections, create subpages, and modify existing content.
Before you explore your sandbox site, click “View Website” in the top right corner after logging in.
Additional tips and details for managing your sandbox can be found on the Sandbox Resources page.

Screenshot of a website dashboard with navigation options and content cards.

Website homepage featuring a smiling child and the words 'Student-Centered Learning'.

Pro Tip: Use PagePro for Effortless Page Design!

Want to quickly style and create stunning pages in SmartSites? Check out PagePro!

🚀 Why use PagePro?

• Easily design all types of pages with pre-built templates

• Access our full catalog of homepage designs and commonly used district pages

• Save time with beautifully styled layouts that are ready to go

Find PagePro in your SmartSites editor and start building professional-looking pages in minutes! 🎨✨

Happy Exploring!

We encourage you to explore and test features freely in the sandbox, it’s a safe space designed for learning and experimentation. Nothing you do here will affect your live environment, so feel free to click around and get comfortable.

If you have any questions or need support as you explore, don’t hesitate to reach out. We're here to help!