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Parent Communication Options

Communication at DHMS: Canvas, Parentsquare, and ParentVUE.

Parentsquare

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  • Receive messages from school via email, text or mobile app.
  • Choose to receive information as it comes (Instant) or all at once at around 6:00pm (daily digest).
  • Communicate in your preferred language.
  • Two-way text with automated translation between staff and families.
  • Receive attendance notifications.
  • Sign up for parent-teacher conferences and more all from your computer or mobile device.
  • For more information about ParentSquare, click here. For questions or help, please email parentsquare@apsva.us or text 571-500-1636.

Sign up for your account here using the email address or cell phone number that you provided to the school.

Download the app for Apple iOS
Download the app for Android

ParentVUE

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  • Update student information
  • View bus stop
  • Report absences
  • View attendance/class schedule
  • View report cards and grades
  • Access assessment scores

Once a student is enrolled at APS, families receive an activation code that is required to set up their ParentVUE account. For questions or support, contact your student’s school. Download the app on your iPhone or Android.

Visit this page for more information about ParentVUE.

Canvas

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Learning management system where parents can:

  • View student courses
  • View course content
  • Check grades and assignment submissions.
  • See upcoming tests, quizzes, projects and assignments.

Set up your Canvas parent observer account here.