Setting Up Finalsite Chat App for Parents & Guardians

This guide shows how to quickly get the Olathe Public Schools Finalsite Chat app set up and enable push notifications so you don’t miss important messages. It also explains how to configure notification preferences and subscribe to specific schools so you receive only relevant chats and alerts.

28 steps
3 minutes

Finalsite

Install the Olathe Public Schools Finalsite Chat App

From your smartphone, search for *Olathe Public Schools* in **Google Play** or the **App Store**.

Tap to select the **Olathe Public Schools Finalsite app**.

Tap the **Install button**.

Once installed, tap the **Open button**.

Signing into Finalsite Chat for the First Time

Tap the **Sign in with Olathe Schools button**.

Type the **parent email address** associated with your child's school in the *Username field*, then tap **Forgot password**.

An email will be sent containing a link to reset your password. The sender's email addresses are: [newusers@donotreply.com](mailto:newusers@donotreply.com) and [noreply@olatheschoolsorg.myenotice.com](mailto:noreply@olatheschoolsorg.myenotice.com)

**If you do not see the password reset email within 30 minutes, be sure to check your junk/spam folder!**

Type a **new password** into the *Password and Verify Password text fields*, then tap **CREATE NEW PASSWORD**. Tap OK to close the message confirming your password change.

Type your **parent email address** into the *Username text field* once more, then type your new password into the *Password text field*. Tap the **Login button** to sign in.

Configure Finalsite Chat Settings

Select your preferred language, then tap the **Next button**.

Choose your school(s) by turning the school's toggle to the ON position, then tap the **Next button**.

Tap the **Allow Notifications button** to receive push notifications. **Tip:** Push notifications ensure that you never miss a message sent by your child's coaches and sponsors.

You have successfully signed in to your parent account.

Adjust Notification Settings

Tap on your **profile button** in the upper right corner to manage your settings.

Tap **Notifications** to adjust your notification settings.

Manage your in-app chat message and text message notifications.

Manage School Subscriptions

Tap on the **profile button** in the upper right corner to manage your school subscriptions.

Tap **Schools** to manage your school subscriptions.

Locate your school and turn the toggle to the ON position.

View and Send Chat Room Messages

Tap on the **Chats button** along the bottom navigation menu to view your chat rooms and direct messages.

Chats will display the Chat Rooms for your **athletics**, **activities**, and **classes** as well as **direct messages** at the bottom. **NOTE:** Finalsite Chat will primarily be used for two-way athletics and activities communications, while Canvas will be used for classes.

Tap on a **Chat Room** to view messages for the entire group.

Messages for the entire group will appear here. If your teacher has enabled your ability to post messages, you can type and send messages in the *text field* at the bottom.

View and Send Direct Messages

Tap on the **Chats button** along the bottom navigation menu to view your chat rooms and direct messages.

To send a direct message, tap the **+ button** next to **DIRECT MESSAGES**.

Type your **coach or sponsor's name** into the *text field*.

Select the **coach or sponsor's name** from the search results, then tap the **Create message button**.

Type your message in the *text field* and tap the **paper plane button** to send.

Getting Help

Need help? Please contact the Technology Help Desk for assistance: 📧 [helpdesk@olatheschools.org](https://mailto:helpdesk@olatheschools.org) ☎️ 913-780-8058

Setting Up Finalsite Chat App for Parents & Guardians

28 steps
3 minutes

Finalsite

Install the Olathe Public Schools Finalsite Chat App

From your smartphone, search for *Olathe Public Schools* in **Google Play** or the **App Store**.

Tap to select the **Olathe Public Schools Finalsite app**.

Tap the **Install button**.

Once installed, tap the **Open button**.

Signing into Finalsite Chat for the First Time

Tap the **Sign in with Olathe Schools button**.

Type the **parent email address** associated with your child's school in the *Username field*, then tap **Forgot password**.

**If you do not see the password reset email within 30 minutes, be sure to check your junk/spam folder!**

Type a **new password** into the *Password and Verify Password text fields*, then tap **CREATE NEW PASSWORD**. Tap OK to close the message confirming your password change.

Type your **parent email address** into the *Username text field* once more, then type your new password into the *Password text field*. Tap the **Login button** to sign in.

Configure Finalsite Chat Settings

Select your preferred language, then tap the **Next button**.

Choose your school(s) by turning the school's toggle to the ON position, then tap the **Next button**.

Tap the **Allow Notifications button** to receive push notifications. **Tip:** Push notifications ensure that you never miss a message sent by your child's coaches and sponsors.

You have successfully signed in to your parent account.

Adjust Notification Settings

Tap on your **profile button** in the upper right corner to manage your settings.

Tap **Notifications** to adjust your notification settings.

Manage your in-app chat message and text message notifications.

Manage School Subscriptions

Tap on the **profile button** in the upper right corner to manage your school subscriptions.

Tap **Schools** to manage your school subscriptions.

Locate your school and turn the toggle to the ON position.

View and Send Chat Room Messages

Tap on the **Chats button** along the bottom navigation menu to view your chat rooms and direct messages.

Tap on a **Chat Room** to view messages for the entire group.

Messages for the entire group will appear here. If your teacher has enabled your ability to post messages, you can type and send messages in the *text field* at the bottom.

View and Send Direct Messages

Tap on the **Chats button** along the bottom navigation menu to view your chat rooms and direct messages.

To send a direct message, tap the **+ button** next to **DIRECT MESSAGES**.

Type your **coach or sponsor's name** into the *text field*.

Select the **coach or sponsor's name** from the search results, then tap the **Create message button**.

Type your message in the *text field* and tap the **paper plane button** to send.

Getting Help

Need help? Please contact the Technology Help Desk for assistance: 📧 [helpdesk@olatheschools.org](https://mailto:helpdesk@olatheschools.org) ☎️ 913-780-8058