SafeArrival Attendance Reporting

At Red River Valley School Division (RRVSD), we are committed to student safety and well-being. To streamline absence reporting for families and improve tracking for our staff, we are switching to SafeArrival—a user-friendly system integrated directly with PowerSchool.

When a student has an unexplained absence, SafeArrival automatically attempts to contact their family via phone, text, or email until the absence is cleared.

How to Report an Absence

You can report absences in advance using any of the following methods:

  • Mobile App: Download the free SchoolMessenger app (iOS or Android). Sign up using your PowerSchool email address, then select Attendance to submit an absence.

  • Website: Visit go.schoolmessenger.ca. Create an account using your PowerSchool email address and navigate to Attendance.

  • Toll-Free Phone: Call the interactive phone system to report an absence by following the automated prompts.

Important Guidelines

  • PowerSchool Email Match: When setting up SchoolMessenger, you must use the same email address registered with your PowerSchool Parent Portal. If a different email is used, your children will not be linked. Contact your school office if you need help verifying your email address.

  • Timing: Please report absences before the start of the school day. Reporting in advance prevents automated notification calls.

  • Late Arrivals & Half-Days: Only full-day absences can be submitted in SafeArrival. If your child will be arriving late or leaving early, record a full-day absence. When they check in or out at the school office, the record will be updated accordingly.

  • Automated Follow-ups: If an absence is unexcused when attendance is taken, the system will issue automated alerts (phone, text, or email). School office staff will follow up directly if needed.

Thank you for partnering with us to ensure the safety and well-being of our students.