We’re piloting a new feature that lets high school teachers and students message directly in ClassDojo—one-on-one or in groups. It’s built for grades 9–12, and helps students stay engaged, informed, and supported. This feature is only available for schools participating in the pilot program.
Here’s what families need to know:
Who can message students?
Only teachers, coaches, and staff connected to a class can message students. A teacher must send the first message—students can't start a chat on their own. The school must be participating in the pilot program.
What devices are compatible?
Students can use Teacher-to-Student Messaging on Android and iOS apps. See compatible systems here.
Can messages be deleted?
- Teachers can delete their own messages.
- Students cannot delete messages.
- Teachers can't delete student messages, but they can report them to ClassDojo’s Trust & Safety team.
What happens if something inappropriate is sent?
ClassDojo automatically scans messages between teachers and students for safety concerns. If a message is flagged, the appropriate school/district personnel or ClassDojo personnel are notified. Learn more about text flagging here. Learn more about text scanning here.
Will students get notifications?
Yes. Students can opt in to receive push notifications for new messages.
Can I see my student’s messages?
Yes. You can view messages by toggling into your student’s account from your parent account.
How will I know if my student is messaging with a teacher?
You’ll get an email the first time a teacher starts messaging your student.