The News tab collects every announcement and newsletter the organization sends to parents: from a holiday notice to an invitation or an important change. Some messages include photos, attachments or a poll you can vote in.
Where to find it
Open the app → News tab at the bottom. At the top you can switch between Announcements and Newsletters.
Step by step: reading a message
- Open the News tab.
- Tap a message in the list to open it in full.
- Read the text; tap a photo to view it full-screen, or an attachment to open it.
- If the message has a poll, pick your answer to cast your vote.
- Tap the heart to show you've read and appreciated it; via the speech-bubble icon you can leave a comment (when that's enabled).
Search, favourites and archive
- Use the search box at the top to find a message by keyword.
- Mark a message with the star as a favourite to find it again quickly.
- Older messages live under Archive; turn that view on to show them.
Tips
- Turn notifications on and you'll be alerted as soon as there's a new announcement — no need to keep checking yourself.
- Which messages you see depends on your child's class or group: some messages are only for certain groups.
Frequently asked questions
Why do I see a message another parent doesn't? Announcements can target a specific class or group. You see what's intended for your child's group.
Can I comment on every message? Commenting and liking are only possible when the organization has enabled them for that message.
What's the difference between announcements and newsletters? Announcements are short notices; newsletters are larger editions published periodically.
Troubleshooting
- I see no news. There may be no messages yet, or your view is on Archive — switch back to the regular list.
- A photo or attachment won't open. Check your internet connection and pull the list down to refresh.
- I can't like or comment. Then the organization hasn't enabled reactions for that message.
Related
- Calendar and events — invitations from an announcement often also appear in the calendar.
- Asking questions — send a question about a message via Questions.