About

Empowering Educators.
Improving Student Success.

Through our integrated suite of data-driven solutions, SchoolStatus improves attendance, strengthens family engagement, and promotes educator development–making student success a reality.

Our Story

At SchoolStatus, we believe student success starts with empowering the team behind it: educators, families, and administrators. We develop innovative, student-centric solutions that help foster school-home connectedness, promote attendance, and meet districts’ strategic goals. From powerful reporting and two-way communications, to integrations with beloved education tools like Smore newsletters, to best-in-class customer service, everything we do drives meaningful results for districts and schools across the United States. No gimmicks, no hassles, just the tools educators need to do their jobs.

The SchoolStatus journey began with a small group dedicated to improving education. Now, 13 years into the journey, we’re still innovating and creating data-driven solutions that solve real challenges for real educators across the U.S.

Our Shared Values

Driven by Ideals

It’s simple: we’re committed to making education better for all. We do that through data-driven solutions, a passion for education, and a continued love of learning how else we can help.

Focused on Results

Maybe it’s because many of us were once educators, but we embrace the “get it done/make it happen” spirit of the educators we serve. We do what it takes, whatever it takes, to solve problems and achieve goals.

Committed to Clarity

To continually improve, we need to be honest and transparent. We listen with an open mind, knowing the conversation will help us grow together.

There for Our Customers

Educators have enough on their plate. We strive to be a positive part of their day by providing them with solutions they look forward to using.

Here for Each Other

We take care of and are respectful of one another. We are generous in our actions and towards one another. We see and value each other’s humanity and individuality. And no matter the challenge, we have each other’s backs.

Our Leadership Team

Alexis Forest
Alexis Forest
Global Controller
April Ritter VP of Operations
April Ritter
VP, Global Operations
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Bill Okun
Chief Executive Officer
Brian Galvin
Chief Financial Officer
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Dewey Foley
VP, Engineering
Emily Jacobs
VP, Revenue Marketing
Hunter Sunrise
Hunter Sunrise
Chief Marketing Officer
Jason DeRoner
Jason DeRoner
SVP, Voice of Customer
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Jason Weinstein
Chief Operating Officer
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Lexi Nutting
VP, Product
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Michael Wolset
VP, People
Headshot of Michelle Fry.
Michelle Fry
VP, Business Operations, Head of Legal
Phill Carr SVP of Sales
Phill Carr
SVP, Sales
Stephanie Ring
Sr Director, Customer Success
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Steve Hornick
Chief Technology Officer
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Featured news articles in Forbes, SmartBrief, and District Administration, and awards won by SchoolStatus

News and Press

Learn more about our products, awards, press releases, and success stories.

Timeline

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2025 and beyond

In 2024, SchoolStatus launched a suite of solutions that empower the full team behind student success: educators, administrators, and families. These integrated, data-driven products make it possible to improve student attendance, increase family engagement, promote educator development, and streamline processes to improve efficiency.

We are continually expanding and improving our products and features to meet customers’ evolving needs. Stay tuned for what’s next!

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January 2024

SchoolNow expanded our communication solutions by adding the ability for partners to create, host and manage ADA-compliant, SEO friendly websites. Now, districts and schools are keep families informed with on-brand, no-code websites through SchoolStatus Sites.

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August 2023

ClassTag added more capabilities to our robust communication solutions with a family app, enabling teachers to more efficiently communicate and coordinate with families. This platform has now evolved into SchoolStatus Connect, combining our industry-leading student data, automatic translation into 130+ languages, and additional family engagement options including phone calls, texts, and call recordings.

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September 2022

School Innovations & Achievement, especially the Attention2Attendance product, provided an immediate solution for districts that see troubling trends in their SchoolStatus attendance analysis. This pioneering combination of hands-on partnership and automated attendance interventions became SchoolStatus Attend, expanding to solve chronic absenteeism for districts nation-wide.

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May 2022

Smore gives teachers and leaders a simple way to communicate with families and staff through customizable newsletters that are easily translatable, accessible, responsive, and integrates with mass notification systems. Now you can also send Smore newsletters in SchoolStatus Connect as well as the beloved Smore newsletter builder.

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February 2022

TeachBoost upgraded our education tools to directly support educator development with goal-oriented observation and coaching. Now districts can see how teacher feedback impacts student outcomes in SchoolStatus Boost, leveling up instructional leadership efforts.

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October 2021

Operoo gives districts the ability to automate tedious, manual processes like collecting student medical information, onboarding flows, and field trip management. Now, families and staff enjoy a simpler way to manage school forms and digital payments in SchoolStatus Forms & Flows.

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July 2021

In July 2021, private equity firm PSG invested in SchoolStatus and put a plan in motion to acquire and merge multiple complementary products to create a suite of products that are truly unique in the education market.

July 2012

SchoolStatus was founded to improve student outcomes by using data to drive school communication, increase family engagement, and improve student outcomes.