Teacher Communications in Messages XR Enterprise is a dedicated space for educators to send messages to students and families via email, text, or voice, with class rosters automatically available as recipient groups. Teachers can write their own messages, choose pre-made options, track delivery reporting, and manage drafts all from within the Messages area.
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- Are class rosters automatically available when selecting recipients as a teacher? Yes - class rosters for a teacher's assigned classes are pre-populated in the recipient selection area so teachers can message their classes immediately without manual setup.
- Can teachers see whether their messages were successfully delivered? Yes - the Reports area includes a Message Tracking Report and a Teacher Messaging Report showing delivery status and the number of students and families contacted.
- What is the difference between drafting a message and using a pre-made message? Drafting lets teachers write and format their own custom content, while pre-made messages are Finalsite or admin-created templates ready to send with minimal editing.
- Sending a message to your class as a teacher? Navigate to Messages, select recipients from your class roster in the To field, write or select your content, choose your delivery channels, and send.
- Do teachers in Messages XR Enterprise have access to Smore newsletters? No - the Smore integration is not available to teachers; it is accessible only to district and school administrators.
Create and send messaging
For educators using the Messages area, this space empowers you to send timely, student-focused communications via email, text, or voice—with full control over content and audience. Whether drafting your own message or choosing a ready-made option, you’ll have flexible tools to reach students and families with clarity, speed, and purpose. Message delivery times follow the settings established by your school or district.
- Create a message from scratch or choose a pre-made option
- Add a title and subject line for your message
- Select recipients manually or through file upload
- Write and format message content for email, SMS/text, or voice
- Customize delivery channels with text styling, images, files, and preview options
- Use pre-made messages created by Finalsite or your administration
- Auto-save drafts as you work—return anytime to finish
- Manage reply-to settings and ensure accessibility with alt-text for images
Learn more in the article, "Teacher Communications: Create and send a message."Â
Manage and select recipients
- Start by choosing recipients in the To field when sending a message
- Choose from three options:
These options ensure confident messaging—whether reaching a single parent or your whole class. Learn more in the article, "Teacher Communications: Manage and select recipients."
View message reporting
Teachers can run reports to track messaging history and delivery status, helping them stay informed on what’s been sent, to whom, and how successfully. The Reports area includes two key tools—Message Tracking and Teacher Messaging—each offering targeted insights and easy ways to filter, drill down, and export your data.
Message Tracking Report
- View message status (sending, scheduled, completed)
- Analyze delivery outcomes with progress icons and colored bars
- Filter by message type, school, date range, or delivery method
- Drill into message details, preview content, and export data
Teacher Messaging Report
- See summaries of messages you’ve sent
- Review number of students and families contacted
- Filter by school and date range
- Access limited student details (based on district permissions)
Learn more in the article, "Teacher Communications: View message reporting."