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Amery pilots paperless back-to-school packets and pickup app; 50% of families pre-registered
Summary
The district piloted digital back-to-school packets via BrightArrow and an app-based pickup patrol; staff reported strong family uptake and said only two families requested paper copies.
District staff described a pilot that moved back-to-school communications from paper to a digital BrightArrow system and encouraged families to use an app-based pickup patrol for dismissal planning.
Administrators said they ran voicemail, text and email notifications and individualized packets for each grade level. "Only two families communicated saying they wanted paper," a staff member told the board while reporting early adoption numbers. The district said roughly 50% of families had set a default pickup plan in the app before open house, which administrators called a promising start.
Staff also noted that paper copies remain available on request and that the district will continue to provide alternatives for families who prefer or need paper. The board supported continued piloting and requested feedback collection to guide broader adoption.
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