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Communications

Director: Rob Patin ·  (269) 673-2241 x4401

Allegan Public Schools uses a variety of tools to communicate with our community. This page serves as a central location for the communications platforms we use and provides quick links to the channels used to communicate with families.

Platforms

SchoolMessenger

SchoolMessenger

Our district communicates important information through emails, text messages, and phone calls using SchoolMessenger. Therefore, it is imperative that you have your current phone number and email address on file with your student’s school. Once you have done this, text Y to 67587 to opt in to receive text messages. SchoolMessenger communications may be sent between 5:15 a.m. and 10 p.m. Follow these instructions to manage your SchoolMessenger account. To access the SchoolMessenger website, click here.

PowerSchool

PowerSchool

Our district uses PowerSchool to report grades, attendance, and other important student information. Click here for instructions on accessing and managing your PowerSchool account.

Peachjar

Peachjar

Our district uses Peachjar to share enriching opportunities for students and staff that are offered by community groups and organizations. Click here for additional information.

TV

TV

Our district reports school closings, delays, and event cancellations to WWMT (channel 3), WOOD-TV (channel 8), and WXMI (channel 17). School closings, delays, and event cancellations are also communicated through SchoolMessenger. We will report event cancellations only when all district events are canceled.

Our Schools

Our Schools

Our district publishes “Our Schools,” a quarterly newsletter that is mailed to all Allegan residents and the families of APS students living outside of the 49010 zip code. If you not receiving “Our Schools” and are an Allegan resident, please email your first and last name and mailing address to . Families living outside of the 49010 zip code should make sure that their current mailing address is on file with their student’s school to receive this publication. Click here to read archived issues of “Our Schools.”

Social Media

Social Media

Our district uses social media to celebrate school activities and promote promote events and school activities. Click the following links to access our official social media channels:

Facebook · Bluesky · Instagram · Flickr · TikTok · YouTube

Staff and community members are encouraged to share district news worth celebrating by clicking the button below:

School Channels

Allegan High School

L.E. White Middle School

Dawson Elementary

  • Parent Update (sent the first week of every month during the school year via SchoolMessenger)
  • Teachers are required to send an electronic newsletter each week. Check with your student’s teacher for additional information.
  • Calendar: Click here to subscribe.

Pine Trails Elementary

  • Parent Update (sent the first week of every month during the school year via SchoolMessenger)
  • Teachers are required to send an electronic newsletter each week. Check with your student’s teacher for additional information.
  • Calendar: Click here to subscribe.

West Ward Elementary

  • Parent Update (sent the first week of every month during the school year via SchoolMessenger)
  • Teachers are required to send an electronic newsletter every week during the school year. Check with your student’s teacher for additional information.
  • Calendar: Click here to subscribe.

Allegan Online & Adult Education

North Ward Early Childhood Center

  • Parent Update (sent the first week of every month during the school year via SchoolMessenger)
  • Teachers are required to send an electronic newsletter every Friday via email during the school year. A paper copy of the newsletter will also be placed in the student take home folder. Check with your student’s teacher for additional information.
  • Calendar: Click here to subscribe.

Department Channels

Allegan Bands

APS Choirs

AHS Drama

Performing Arts Center

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