District Adds Texting to Alert System

Orono ISD

District adds texts to its notification system; opt in now
We are excited to announce the launch of a new service designed to enhance emergency notifications by allowing us to deliver important information to you via SMS text messaging. This service is not intended to replace our existing means of communication, but rather to enhance them.

The district will only use the text option to provide information that is timely and relevant.

The service will be provided by SchoolMessenger, which we also use for telephone and e-mail notifications.

In order to participate in the new service, you must indicate your willingness to receive text messages to your phone. The process is simple and only takes a few seconds to complete:
Simply text any one of the following words to the number 68453: subscribe, optin, yes.
You’ll know you were successful if you receive the following reply message: You are registered to receive approx. 3 msgs/mo. Txt STOP to quit, HELP for help.

You’ll want to repeat the opt-in process for any wireless numbers that you wish to include.
The district will be officially launching the new service after Winter Break, so until then you won’t receive any further text messages.

Please note, although the district does not charge you for this service, it does not pay for text message charges that may be incurred by you for sending or receiving text messages. Check with your wireless carrier for possible charges.