Creating an Announcement

Use this page to create an announcement for one or more schools.

Frequently Asked Questions:
Does everyone have permission to create an announcement?

Though this is a new permission, an educator is grandfathered in by default. However, an administrator can adjust the permission. All newly added educators do not have this permission by default.


 Permission

To create an announcement you must have "Manage Announcements" permissions. Click here to validate this permission in District and School Settings.   

  1. Under the More tab, select Manage Announcements.
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     Note

    You can also click Manage Announcements on the homepage.
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  2. Click Add Announcement.
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  3. Select the school(s) to see the announcement.
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  4. Choose the type of user(s) to see the announcement.
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  5. Assign the Start Date and Expiration Date.
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     Note

    If the start date is in the future, the audience cannot view it until that date arrives.

  6. Enter a Title.
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  7. Add text to the Announcement box. Format the announcement with bullets, italics, bold, underlining, or hyperlinks using the formatting toolbar.
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  8. Click Add Announcement.
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