ConnectClassrooms& Families
Messages, stories, behavior points, and events — everything teachers and parents need in one place. Free for teachers, always.
Used by schools nationwide. FERPA & COPPA compliant. No ads, no data selling.
Mrs. Smith's 3rd Grade
Just now • Lincoln Elementary
🎨 Amazing art projects today! The kids worked so hard on their self-portraits. So proud of everyone! 🌟
New Achievement!
Emma earned a gold star
12 new photos
Field trip memories
Everything You Need
Powerful features designed to make classroom communication effortless and engaging
Photo & Story Sharing
Share classroom moments instantly with parents through photos, videos, and stories.
Clever & Google Classroom SSO
One-click sign-in with Clever or Google Classroom. Teachers use existing credentials, and Google syncs courses, students, and guardians automatically.
Auto-Translation
Break language barriers! Messages are automatically translated to each parent's preferred language.
Direct Messaging
Secure, private messaging between teachers and parents. No personal info shared.
Classroom Points
Track classroom achievements together! Parents can see class milestones and celebrate collective progress.
Volunteer Sign-ups
Easily organize parent volunteers for class activities and events.
Supply Wishlist
Teachers can share classroom needs and parents can contribute directly.
Permission Slips
Send digital permission slips and collect parent signatures online. No more chasing down paper forms.
Apple Watch App
Award points, manage hall passes, and sign permission slips right from your wrist. The only classroom app with a full Apple Watch companion.
Security Parents & Districts Can Trust
Built with the same security standards used by banks and healthcare systems. Your student data deserves nothing less.
FERPA & COPPA Compliant
Full compliance with federal student privacy laws. No data monetization, no behavioral profiling.
AES-256 Encryption
All tokens and sensitive data encrypted at rest with versioned keys and automatic rotation support.
Input Validation on Every Request
Schema-validated API inputs using Zod. SQL injection, XSS, and malformed data are blocked at the boundary.
PKCE OAuth & SSO
Proof Key for Code Exchange on all mobile OAuth flows. Clever and Google Classroom sign-in with anti-replay protection.
Rate Limiting & Abuse Prevention
IP-based and email-based rate limiting on every auth and admin endpoint. Automatic lockout on suspicious activity.
Audit Logging with PII Masking
Complete audit trails with automatic email masking in logs. Compliant logging that never exposes student data.
Automated Secret Scanning
Gitleaks CI integration scans every commit for leaked credentials. GPG-signed and encrypted database backups.
Row-Level Security
PostgreSQL RLS policies enforce data isolation per-user. Teachers see only their classrooms, parents only their children.
Your Classroom. On Your Wrist.
The first and only classroom communication app with a full Apple Watch companion. Teachers manage their classroom without pulling out their phone.
Award Points from Your Wrist
Tap a student, pick a behavior, done. Recognize great work instantly without interrupting your lesson.
Hall Pass Timer
Start a hall pass with a tap. The countdown runs on your wrist with a haptic buzz when time is up.
Permission Slips at a Glance
See how many parents have signed. Parents can sign slips right from their watch too.
Quick Reply Messages
Read and respond to parent messages with one-tap replies. Stay connected without screen time.
HallPass
How It Works
Getting started is easy. Watch how parents connect with their child's classroom.
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Start Your Day with a Smile!
Share these with your classroom every morning
Joke of the Day
Why can't you give Elsa a balloon?
Fun Fact of the Day
Elephants are the only animals that can't jump!
New joke and fact every day! Perfect for morning announcements.
Loved by Educators & Parents
HallPass has completely transformed how I communicate with parents. They feel so much more connected to what happens in our classroom every day!
Mrs. Sarah Chen
3rd Grade Teacher
I finally feel like I know what my daughter does at school. The photos and updates make me feel like I'm part of her day!
Michael Rodriguez
Parent of 2nd Grader
The volunteer sign-up feature alone has saved me hours of coordination. Parents actually want to help now because it's so easy!
Dr. Emily Watson
School Principal
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