Emergency Text Alerts


DJUSD utilizes the SchoolMessenger notification system to deliver text messages, straight to your cell phone for urgent school alerts.

Text messages will be sent only to family members/guardians who opt-in to the service.

How do I 'Opt-In' to receive DJUSD Text Messages?
Text “Y” to 67587 from each cell phone number you wish to receive texts on. Ensure this cell phone number is on file with your school office; or enter the number as part of your emergency contact information when completing the Annual Registration process through the Parent Portal. 
Will I receive regular text messages from school or just emergency text messages?
DJUSD text messages are currently only sent during emergency situations and will always be accompanied by an email and automated phone call.

At the very least, you will receive a text message (if you have opted in) in the fall of each school year, as part of the Test of Emergency Communication System. The emergency test sends messages via email, automated phone call and text. 
How do I 'Opt-Out' of receiving text messages?

Recipients not wishing to receive text messages to a particular number can simply do one of the following:

Text “STOP” to 67587 at any time.

Can the text messages come from a district phone number instead of the short code?
No. Short codes are the industry standard, and the only fast and reliable way to deliver mass text notifications.
I 'Opted-In' but I'm not receiving texts?
Ensure that your school office has your correct device number in the Parent Portal and that it is located in the SMS phone field(s). It may take 24 hours for a number to become active after being changed or added to the district’s system.

Send a text with “Y”, from that specific device, to 67587. You should receive an opt-in confirmation message from the service.

If you want to receive texts on multiple devices, each device number must complete the Opt-In process.

Confirm that the district has actually attempted to send a SchoolMessenger broadcast which includes an SMS text message to your mobile phone number.
How do I know it worked?
After you text one of the key words to the short code the system will ALWAYS respond back with one of three messages:

Opt-in Response: You're registered 4 SchoolMessenger notifications. Reply STOP to cancel, HELP for help. Msg&data rates may apply. msg freq varies. schoolmessenger.com/txt

Opt-out Response: You're unsubscribed from SchoolMessenger. No more msgs will be sent. Reply Y to re- subscribe, HELP for help. Msg&data rates may apply. schoolmessenger.com/txt

Help or Unknown Key Word Response: SchoolMessenger notification service: Reply Y to subscribe or STOP to cancel. Msg&data rates may apply. Msg freq varies. Visit schoolmessenger.com/txt for info

Any other response – or no response: Indicates the recipient should contact their wireless device provider to have SMS messaging/premium content enabled (see below for more details).
What does it mean if I texted "y" or "yes" and I received some sort of error message back?

If you receive what appears to be an error message, similar to one of the following, it most likely means that short code text messaging is not enabled on your wireless subscription plan:

  1. Service access denied
  2. Message failed
  3. Shortcode may have expired or shortcode texting may be blocked on your account
  4. Does not participate

These replies DO NOT indicate that the wireless provider can’t receive messages from SchoolMessenger. Rather, they are an indication that the specific mobile device does not have short code SMS texting enabled for that number (this is sometimes disabled by default on company provided cell phones). To address this, contact your wireless provider.

Will I be charged for the text messages that I received from School Messenger?
SchoolMessenger does not charge recipients for the text messages that they receive or send to the short code; however, wireless providers may charge for individual text messages, depending on the plan associated with the wireless device. Please consult your carrier if you are uncertain.
If you have any additional questions please contact the Public Information Office at 530-757-5300 x149 or [email protected]