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Fall 2024 Newsletter

Back-to-School Safety Tips: Ensuring a Smooth and Safe Start to the Year

Back-to-School Safety Tips: Ensuring a Smooth and Safe Start to the School Year

With the school year kicking off, safety is a top priority for educators and parents alike. KIDaccount’s safety modules can provide essential tools to ensure smooth day-to-day operations and emergency preparedness.

Emergency Preparedness for Fall

Emergency Preparedness for Fall

With weather events, fire drills, and other emergency situations being a possibility during the fall, it’s crucial for schools to be prepared for any situation. KIDaccount’s Emergency Drills & Reunification module helps schools efficiently plan, manage, and execute emergency protocols, ensuring student and staff safety is always the top priority.

Improving Daily School Operations: Simplify Your School Day with KIDaccount

Improving Daily School Operations: Simplify Your School Day

Managing the day-to-day operations of a busy school can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. KIDaccount offers a full suite of customizable safety tools designed to streamline operations, save time, and improve accountability.

Technology Update: Introducing the new KIDaccount Parent App

Technology Update: Introducing the KIDaccount Parent App

The KIDaccount Parent App offers a secure and convenient way for parents and caregivers to stay informed about their child’s school dismissal. Manage dismissal and pick-up procedures with ease using KIDaccount’s digital ID. The app integrates seamlessly with the established KIDaccount system used in schools nationwide, enhancing both safety and efficiency.

Upcoming 2024 Conferences and Events

Upcoming Conferences & Events

KIDaccount is hitting the road! Join us to learn more about our comprehensive school safety solutions and see firsthand how our customizable modules can enhance safety and streamline daily operations. Meet our team and discover how KIDaccount can support your school's needs. We look forward to connecting with you!

KIDaccount provides free school safety grant for select states. Apply by March 31, 2024. Manage visitors, parents, staff & students.

KIDaccount School Safety Grant for Select States

KIDaccount is happy to announce its new School Safety Grant states for 2024. Schools within Texas, Indiana and Michigan are eligible to receive a FREE Visitor Management Software Solution by KIDaccount, the daily school safety & dismissal experts! The school safety grant by KIDaccount will provide a Free Visitor Management Software offering Sex Offender Screening for all campus visitors. Claim your spot for the KIDaccount School Safety Grant.

Safety, chaos, and daily dismissal solutions.

Safety, Chaos & Daily Dismissal Solutions: Leverage Technology for a Safer Dismissal

Discover how technology is revolutionizing student dismissal procedures in schools! Learn how integrated systems streamline processes, empower staff, and create a seamless transition for students, all while prioritizing their well-being. Don't miss out on this essential read for anyone invested in modernizing school dismissal practices!

Upcoming Federal & State School Safety Grants

Upcoming Federal & State School Safety Grants

Secure your school's future with targeted funding and school safety grants! Prioritize the safety and well-being of your students and staff with federal, state, and local funding to increase safety measures for K-12 schools. 

Four New HallPass Features!

Four New HallPass Features!

KIDaccount is excited to announce FOUR new features to its popular HallPass Module. These features were the most requested from our users in the Fall 2023 roll out.

Introducing Tony Benson! K12 Systems Integration Manager.

Introducing Tony Benson!

KIDaccount is excited to announce the addition of Mr. Tony Benson as our Systems Integration Manager! Tony holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Saint Leo University, Florida and is an IT Professional with experience in several different fields.  While he has a great deal of experience, he was most recently the Technology Director for two different K-12 schools. 

KIDaccount: Elevating the Art of Customer Service and Support

Here at KIDaccount, we take immense pride in our unwavering commitment to delivering top-notch customer service to our clients across the United States. With a passionate team of knowledgeable and friendly representatives, we are dedicated to providing excellent customer support to ensure our clients are satisfied with the services they receive.

Funding Your School Safety Needs

Everyone agrees that school safety is a top priority. Finding funding to help support your safety and accountability goals can be challenging. Here are a few tidbits of information to simplify your search. 


We are hiring a K12 Systems Integration Manager. Join our team. To apply, send your resume to kpetty@kidaccount.com.

KIDaccount is Hiring: K12 Systems Integration Manager

We are seeking a K12 Systems Integration Manager who brings a wealth of expertise in the K12 industry, specifically concerning Student Information Systems (SIS) and their integration with vendor platforms. Beyond technical capabilities, our ideal candidate boasts a profound understanding of data security and compliance. This role also involves the leadership and managerial tasks associated with guiding our customer service and onboarding teams.

Live Webinar Trainings

KIDaccount offers live webinar trainings for our current customers. Stay up to date with our current webinar schedule!

HallPass by KIDaccount: A Teacher’s Perspective

HallPass by KIDaccount: A Teacher’s Perspective

After implementing the digital HallPass by KIDaccount, this high school teacher speaks honestly about her experience using the safety and accountability software. “KIDaccount’s tools, along with excellent customer service, are surpassing our expectations and we are excited to move forward with the product next school year.”

HallPass in the News

HallPass in the News

Check out what the media has been saying about HallPass by KIDaccount!


Automated Dismissal: Carline and Bus Safety Panel

Automated Dismissal: Carline & Bus Safety Panel

At the MAESP 2023 Leadership Conference, various school leaders spoke on a school safety panel. They discussed how an integrated and automated dismissal improved relationships between school staff and community, while providing additional layers of security and accountability for students.

KIDaccount safety product Carline Management makes pick-up and drop-off a breeze at Kirkwood school

KIDaccount Makes Pick-Up & Drop-Off a Breeze

The St. Louis Post Dispatch published a press release announcing the implementation of KIDaccount's Carline Management product to the Kirkwood school system. Read the full press release to learn more.

Reunification: Best Practices & Tools for After an Emergency

Reunification: Best Practices & Tools for After an Emergency

While we continue to work to make schools as safe as possible, there will still be events out of our control. How we respond to those events will make the difference in the recovery in the aftermath of an emergency or tragic event. Remember, there is no timeline on reunification. The number one priority is to make sure the students are safe and that families get reunified safely and securely.

AAESA President, Waller Martin, discusses school safety and praises KIDaccount for being the safety platform every school needs.

Hear President Waller Martin Discuss School Safety

President Waller Martin of the Alabama Association of Elementary School Administrators (AAESA) discusses why he loves KIDaccount as a school safety and dismissal solution, and how KIDaccount has changed his school for the better.

2022 KIDaccount Product Year-in-Review

2022 KIDaccount Product Year-in-Review

What a year! It’s been an incredible 2022 meeting amazing people at trade shows in cities throughout the country to ensure we are putting out the best product possible. In 2022, KIDaccount introduced key enhancements to drive up value for our customers. Click the link below to learn more about the enhancements. Thank you so much for your support in 2022. We can’t wait to get started in 2023!

Hornet Park Elementary wins $500 Grant from KIDaccount. Image shows teachers and students outside by school bus during dismissal.

Hornet Park Elementary Wins $500 Grant!

We are thrilled to announce our winner of the $500 grant from the summer newsletter is Hornet Park Elementary School in Beech Grove, IN! Principal Erin Probus will use the funds to pilot KIDaccount in an effort to update and improve their dismissal process.

The 3 big R's for Summer Break

Sweet SummeRRR Time Tips & Tools

For educators, summer is a time for relaxing, recharging, and retooling. Let’s face it, educators are naturally curious, life-long learners. We yearn to learn as much as we can so we can be our best selves for our kids. As you begin your summer, let’s talk about those three big Rs - Relaxing, Recharging, and Retooling.

Apply for a $500 grant for your school

Apply for a $500 Grant!

The winner of the grant will receive $500 for your school on behalf of KIDaccount. To be considered, fill out the form on the next page and schedule a demo.

Guest Post by Bethany Petty: Effective Activities for the End of the School Day

Guest Post: Effective Activities for the End of the School Day

Bethany Petty is a teacher at Central R-III School District in Park Hills, MO. In this guest post, Bethany explores activities for the end of the school day that are both effective and engaging.