Vigo County Schools To Offer Text Service

VIGO COUNTY, Ind – Vigo County Schools will start a new text message service for parents and staff starting November 1st.

Text messages will be used to inform parents about school delays or cancellations, emergency situations and alerts or when report cards are going home.

You will have to opt into the service to make use of it and the school corporation will have to have your cell phone number.

If your cell phone number is on your emergency contact card you will receive a text asking you to opt in or you can text  “Y” to 67587.

Those who do not have cell phones, messages will still be sent by recorded phone message and letters.