The bulk SMS system is commonly used in business organizations. They help entrepreneurs to establish better communication with your customers. It also helps in connecting with them well. But the benefits of an SMS system are not limited to the business environment only. It can be equally useful in an academic organization also.

Nowadays, no school can remain technologically backward. If the school doesn’t initiate the use of technology, then there is pressure from parents. When it becomes a parent’s plea, the school can’t ignore using SMS for communication.

Why do parents prefer SMS?

SMS communication system brings several benefits to a school. Parents insist on it because managing SMS is easy and convenient. The read percentage of SMS is highest amongst all communication modes.

It is the technology of choice today

Why is SMS system the right weapon in the competitive scenario today? It is because of its qualities:

• Instant delivery
• High open and response rates
• Reliability
• Concise messaging

In a society where everyone is attached to the mobile phone at the hip, a school must realize the potential of SMS inbuilding relationships. Whether it is about contacting the students, parents, or staff members; SMS is the one and the best way.

How can it benefit a school?

• SMS alert for weather information: In extreme climates, you need to inform the students about school not functioning as per the government orders. In case of emergency, SMS is the only useful mode of communication.

• SMS can be used for informing parents about parent-teacher meetings. In the busy schedule, parents tend to forget about it even if they see the note in the communication book. Sending a reminder SMS is the best way of ensuring high attendance in the meeting. It is good that more parents attend the meeting.  Students and parents both get benefited by it

• Parents often insist for SMS facility because it extensively helps during the whole academic season. Whether it is a reminder for the class unit test or term exam, a brief about evaluation method or a change in the test schedule; SMS conveys information precisely and timely.

• Admission process is an activity which keeps teachers busy. They have to perform it along with the academic calendar.  Hence, it is always better if they use smart SMS tool for conveying information of admission process, form submission date, interview schedules, and results.

Thus, SMS comes out to be a great tool for schools.