Absence Reporting

SafeArrival – Reporting Student Absences

We appreciate you taking the time to let us know that your child will not be in school. To enhance our existing absence-checking procedure, we are introducing a new, more efficient student absence reporting system called SafeArrival.

With SafeArrival, you are able to report your child’s absence in advance using any of these 3 convenient methods:

1. On your mobile device:
2. 1. Using your mobile device, download and install the SchoolMessenger app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.
   2. The first time you use the app, select Sign Up to create your account. 
   3. Select Attendance then Report an Absence.
2. Use the SchoolMessenger website:
3. 1. Go to the SchoolMessenger website.  The first time you use the website, select Sign Up to create your account.
   2. Select Attendance then Report an Absence.
3. By telephone:
4. 1. Call the toll-free number 780-955-4526 to report an absence using the automated phone system.

Please note: your email address MUST match what is in PowerSchool.

These options are available 24 hours/day, 7 days a week.  Future absences can be reported at any time.

The automated notification system will attempt to contact parents at multiple contact points (email, text, push notification, and phone call) until a reason is submitted for the absence. If our system is unable to reach the designated contacts, office staff will follow up. 

If you report your child’s absence in advance using the SafeArrival toll-free number, website or mobile app, you will NOT receive these notifications.

Please report absences in advance using SafeArrival instead of sending notes, or calling or emailing the school.  

If you have any questions about the SafeArrival app or website, please contact the office at 780-987-2204 or [email protected].