Introducing SchoolStatus Connect

We are excited to announce that the Early Learning Center was selected to pilot a new platform for unified communication across Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123. With SchoolStatus Connect, families will be able to receive communications (Email, Text Messages, Phone Calls) from the district, as well as the school and classrooms, all in one place.

• Directly in your email inbox

• As an SMS text message on your phone

• Within the SchoolStatus Connect family portal, via web or app (Search “SchoolStatus Connect” in your app store.)

CRITICAL STEP: If you do not click the invitation link, you will only receive communications via Email. To receive text messages, you must click the link provided on January 2 and follow the steps below.

Classroom teachers may elect to start using SchoolStatus Connect as their primary method of communication starting as early as January 5, 2026.

Communications from the other schools in District 123 will continue to be sent and received as normal. During this pilot, you may receive district-wide messaging more than once if you have students attending a District 123 school not participating in the pilot.

Once you are logged in, you will be brought to your Home Screen. From there, you can access your avatar/profile in the top right corner and select the settings gear to update your preferences.

Then, click on Communication Preferences and select your preferred communication method. If you would like to receive text messages, select SMS.

As part of this pilot, your feedback is important to us. Please tell us about your experience receiving communications from SchoolStatus Connect and using the platform.

If you have questions about SchoolStatus Connect or if you are unable to access your account after January 5, please contact support@d123.org.