08/29/2026
Dear Tiger Families, 📣📣
🌟We're excited to roll out a new tool that will simplify how we communicate with you.
👉Connect, built right into our Hillsboro School District app and website, offers secure and safe two-way messaging.
This addition allows families to access the information they need, when they need it. From messages to educators, to events, to lunch menus, and more - everything can now live in one place.
Why Rooms? 👈
🔴Simple. No more juggling multiple communication apps, struggling to find staff contact information, or remembering different logins.
🟠Reliable. You'll get notified automatically of new direct messages even if you haven't downloaded our district app.
🟡Safe and secure. Built-in moderation and other safety tools allow us to ensure safety of all communications, at all times.
🟢What to Expect:
Connect will become our primary method for all two-way communications between staff, coaches, families, and teachers (replacing apps like TeamReach, Remind, etc).
🔵Families will continue to receive emails from the district with district wide and general information (think Spotlights, district initiatives, and athletic event schedules).
🟣Connect will be live and ready for messaging with educators in early September, and you'll receive an invite from Apptegy and a notification from the school when the platform is live.
We're excited to bring communications into one clear, connected experience for you.
🧡🖤