Release v25.5.1.0 | PowerSchool Learning and Engagement

The v25.5.1.0 will be available by May 1, 2025.

New feature

Summary	Release Note
Home Web App: Displays the correct name	The "From" name in SchoolMessenger Home Web App emails now reflects the value entered in the "From Email" field in Communicate, rather than the logged-in user's name. This change, requested via the PowerSchool Community Ideas forum, ensures clearer sender identification in outgoing messages. Note: It affects emails sent after the upcoming May release; previously sent emails will remain unchanged.
New feature: Call me to Record	Call Me to Record is now available in Modern Communicate UI. This feature allows users to receive a phone call and record a phone broadcast directly, streamlining the message recording process.
New Broadcast Flow: Upload List feature now available	Users can now upload contact data—including phone numbers, emails, and addresses—to create custom recipient lists for broadcasts and personalize broadcast content.

Summary

Release Note

Home Web App: Displays the correct name

The "From" name in SchoolMessenger Home Web App emails now reflects the value entered in the "From Email" field in Communicate, rather than the logged-in user's name. This change, requested via the PowerSchool Community Ideas forum, ensures clearer sender identification in outgoing messages.

Note:

It affects emails sent after the upcoming May release; previously sent emails will remain unchanged.

New feature: Call me to Record

Call Me to Record is now available in Modern Communicate UI. This feature allows users to receive a phone call and record a phone broadcast directly, streamlining the message recording process.

New Broadcast Flow: Upload List feature now available

Users can now upload contact data—including phone numbers, emails, and addresses—to create custom recipient lists for broadcasts and personalize broadcast content.