Case Study: Bristol Public Schools improves family engagement and communications consistency with ParentSquare

Using Metrics to Improve District Communications

Bristol Public Schools, a district of 8,000 students, was struggling with inconsistent branding, unsecure messaging, and outdated family contact data due to its many disparate communication tools. This patchwork system prevented district-wide oversight and resulted in low engagement rates, making it difficult to deliver accurate, reliable information to its diverse community.

The district implemented the unified ParentSquare platform to centralize all school-home communications. This solution provided secure messaging, translation capabilities, and powerful analytics. As a result, ParentSquare helped Bristol Public Schools achieve a 99% family connection rate, dramatically updated its contact information, and saw open rates for its digital newsletter reach 45-50%, creating a more engaged and informed community.

Bristol Public Schools

Brian Burke

Executive Director for the Office of Communications, community Partnerships, and Strategic Planning