Built for Schools Parent Communication Instant Emergency Alerts

CedCast — SMS Alert System for Schools in Ghana

Trusted by schools across Ghana, CedCast makes parent-school communication instant, reliable, and affordable. Send alerts that parents actually see.

From ₵0.14/SMS · 500 parents = ₵70 per message · No monthly fees

Fee Reminder
Dear Parent, Term 2 fees of ₵1,200 are due by Oct 15. Please pay promptly to avoid disruption. — ACCRA ACAD
Exam Notice
BECE mock exams begin Monday 9th Oct. All JHS 3 students must report by 7:30AM. — LINCOLN SCH
Emergency Alert
URGENT: School closes at 12PM today due to flooding. Please collect your ward by 12PM. — VALLEY GHS

Trusted by schools across Ghana

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The Parent Communication Problem in Ghanaian Schools

Schools in Ghana struggle with parent communication every term. These problems cost schools revenue, create safety risks, and frustrate parents.

Paper circulars get lost in students' bags and never reach parents

Schools print hundreds of letters and send them home with students — only for them to arrive crumpled, unread, or not at all. Critical information about events, fees, and results fails to reach the parents who need it most.

Fee payment reminders go unnoticed, causing cash flow problems for schools

When parents forget to pay fees, schools face cash flow crunches that affect teacher salaries and operations. Manual phone call reminders are time-consuming and often go unanswered. A timely SMS reminder dramatically improves fee collection rates.

Emergency alerts cannot be sent instantly to all parents

In a school closure, security incident, or health emergency, reaching every parent immediately is critical. Phone trees take hours and often break down. Without a bulk SMS system, parents remain uninformed — creating panic and potential danger.

How to Set Up School SMS Alerts with CedCast

Your school can be sending SMS alerts to parents within 24 hours. Here's how.

1
Sign Up & Get Approved

Register your school on CedCast with your institution's details. Get approved within 24 hours. Optionally apply for a custom sender ID like "ACCRA ACAD" for instant parent recognition.

2
Upload Contacts

Import your parent contact list from Excel. Organize by class — "JHS 1 Parents", "SHS 2 Parents", "Staff" — for targeted messaging. Update lists each term as students join or leave.

3
Send Your Message

Compose your alert — fee reminder, exam notice, or emergency broadcast — select the parent group, and send. Messages are delivered within seconds to every parent on the list.

School SMS Alert Use Cases

CedCast handles every type of parent communication your school needs throughout the academic year.

Fee Reminders

Send targeted fee payment reminders to parents before deadlines. Improve on-time payment rates and protect your school's cash flow every term.

Exam Schedule Alerts

Notify parents and students of exam dates, times, and venues. Send targeted messages to each year group so only relevant parents receive each alert.

Emergency Broadcasts

In an emergency — school closure, safety incident, or health alert — reach every parent in seconds. No phone trees, no delays, just instant mass notification.

Event Notifications

Promote sports days, prize-givings, PTA meetings, and cultural events directly to parents' phones. Boost attendance and parent engagement.

Everything Schools Need for Parent SMS Communication

Built for Ghanaian schools — no IT department required.

Custom Sender IDs

Send from your school's name — "ACCRA ACAD" or "VALLEY GHS" — so parents recognize and open the message immediately. NCA-approved. One-time ₵300.

Contact Groups

Organize parents by class or year group — "JHS 3 Parents", "SHS 1 Science", "All Parents". Send the exam timetable only to the relevant class instead of the whole school.

Delivery Reports

Know exactly which parents received your message. Track delivered, pending, and failed counts so you can follow up with unreached parents by alternative means if needed.

Scheduled Messages

Plan your communication calendar. Schedule fee reminders to go out one week before the deadline, or exam alerts a week before the date — all set up in advance.

Excel Import

Import your parent database directly from Excel or CSV. Export from your school management system and upload to CedCast in seconds — no technical expertise required.

Affordable Pricing

A school with 500 parents pays just ₵70 to reach every parent. At ₵0.14/SMS, CedCast is the most cost-effective parent communication channel available to Ghanaian schools.

School SMS Pricing in Ghana

Affordable pricing for schools of all sizes. Pay per SMS with no monthly subscription.

₵0.14
per SMS sent

  • No monthly subscription
  • No setup fee
  • Real-time delivery reports
  • Class/year group organization
  • Scheduled alerts
  • Excel/CSV parent import
Set Up School Alerts
₵300
Custom Sender ID — one-time

  • NCA-approved school name
  • e.g. "ACCRA ACAD" or "LINCOLN SCH"
  • Parents recognize & open instantly
  • Professional school image
  • No recurring charges
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See How Affordable It Is
₵70
500 parents reached
₵140
1,000 parents reached
₵350
2,500 parents reached

School SMS Alerts — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from Ghanaian schools about setting up parent SMS alerts.

CedCast is a bulk SMS platform designed for Ghanaian schools. You can send fee payment reminders, exam timetables, report card collection notices, event invitations, and emergency alerts to all parents instantly. Store parent phone numbers in contact groups by class or year group for targeted messaging.

CedCast charges from ₵0.14 per SMS. A school with 500 parents can reach every parent for just ₵70. Custom sender IDs (e.g., 'ACCRA ACAD') cost ₵300 one-time.

Yes. CedCast's contact groups feature lets you create separate groups — 'JHS 3 Parents', 'SHS 2 Parents', 'Staff', etc. You can then send class-specific messages, such as a JHS 3 exam schedule, only to the relevant parents.

Absolutely. CedCast delivers messages within seconds. In an emergency — such as a school closure or security incident — you can reach every parent almost instantly directly from the CedCast dashboard. No delays, no phone trees.

Yes. CedCast supports Excel (.xlsx) and CSV imports. Simply export your parent database from your school management system and import it directly into CedCast — no technical expertise required.

Connect Your School with Every Parent Today

Join schools across Ghana using CedCast to send fee reminders, exam alerts, and emergency broadcasts. Reach 500 parents for just ₵70.

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From ₵0.14/SMS · No monthly fees · Instant delivery