How to Change Notification Settings in Schoology (EPISD Guide)
Missed an assignment because you never saw the announcement? Or getting so many Schoology emails that you stopped reading any of them? Both problems have the same fix: setting up your Schoology notifications correctly. This guide walks EPISD students and parents through changing notification settings in Schoology — on the web and in the mobile app — so you get the alerts that matter and silence the ones that don’t.
Notifications in Schoology control when you get told about new assignments, grade changes, course announcements, upcoming events, and messages from teachers. EPISD uses Schoology as its main learning platform, so whether you’re a student at Bowie High School or a parent checking in on your child’s classes, a few minutes in the notification settings can save you a lot of missed deadlines.
Quick Overview: How Schoology Notifications Work
Schoology can reach you through several channels at once:
- Email notifications — sent to the email address on your account, either immediately or as a summary.
- Mobile push notifications — sent through the Schoology iOS or Android app.
- Text (SMS) notifications — available on some accounts; ask your school’s front office if this option is turned on for EPISD.
- In-app notifications — the bell icon at the top of Schoology always shows recent activity, even if you turn everything else off.
You can mix and match: for example, get instant push alerts for grades but only a daily email summary for announcements.
How to Change Notification Settings on the Schoology Website
Follow these steps on a computer or in your phone’s web browser:
- Log in to Schoology through the EPISD Schoology login page your school provided.
- Click the bell icon in the top menu bar, then click the small gear icon (Settings) in the top-right corner of the notifications panel.
- You’ll land on the Notifications page. At the top, you’ll see options for Email, Mobile, and possibly Text.
- For each channel, you’ll see a list of notification types. Turn each one on or off:
- Assignments & tests due soon — reminders before deadlines.
- Grade changes — when a teacher posts or updates a grade.
- Course updates & announcements — teacher posts and course news.
- Upcoming events — calendar reminders.
- Messages — when someone sends you a direct message.
- Discussions & comments — replies to threads you’re part of.
- For email, choose Immediate (one email per event) or Daily summary (one email per day bundling everything).
- Click Save Changes at the bottom of the page.
How to Change Notification Settings in the Schoology Mobile App
The Schoology app (free on the App Store and Google Play) has its own push notification controls:
- Open the app and log in to your EPISD account.
- Tap the menu icon (three lines) in the top-left corner.
- Tap Settings, then Notifications (on some versions it’s under “Push Notifications”).
- Toggle push notifications on or off for assignments, grades, announcements, and messages.
Remember: the app’s push settings and the website’s email settings are independent. Turning off email alerts on the website does not turn off push alerts on your phone, and vice versa. Also check your phone’s own settings so the system doesn’t block them: iPhone — Settings > Notifications > Schoology; Android — Settings > Apps > Schoology > Notifications.
Recommended Settings at a Glance
Students: keep immediate or push alerts on for assignments due soon, grade changes, teacher messages, and course announcements. Put discussion comments on daily summary. Pair this with the Schoology calendar so deadlines show up where you’ll see them.
Parents: keep grade-change and missing-assignment alerts on (daily summary or push) and skip the flood of discussion comments — check the attendance view weekly for the bigger picture. Still setting up your account? See our guides on the parent access code and parent portal login.
Common Problems and Troubleshooting
I’m not receiving email notifications
Check your spam or junk folder first — school emails often get filtered. Add the Schoology sender address to your contacts. Also confirm the email address on your Schoology account is correct (Account Settings > Account). If your school email has a strict filter, ask the campus office to whitelist Schoology messages.
I’m getting too many emails
Switch your email notifications from Immediate to Daily summary, and turn off categories you don’t need (like discussion replies). Most students only need immediate alerts for assignments, grades, and messages.
Push notifications don’t appear on my phone
First check the app’s own notification settings, then your phone’s system settings for the Schoology app (see the steps above). If both are on and alerts still don’t arrive, try logging out of the app and back in — this refreshes the push registration.
Notifications arrive late
Daily email summaries arrive once a day by design. For faster alerts, switch the key categories to Immediate email or enable app push notifications.
My parent account alerts don’t match my child’s activity
Parent and student settings are separate — a parent account may only see a subset of notifications. Review Settings > Notifications while logged in as the parent, and re-check after adding each child.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get text (SMS) notifications from Schoology?
Some schools enable SMS notifications, but it isn’t universal. Check the Notifications settings page — if you see a “Text” or “SMS” tab, your EPISD campus supports it and you can enter your phone number there. If the tab isn’t there, email and app push are your options.
Will turning off emails stop teachers from contacting me?
No. Turning off a notification only changes how you’re alerted. Messages and announcements are still in Schoology when you open it. Teachers can still send you messages and post updates — you just won’t get the email about it.
Do notification settings reset at the start of a school year?
Your settings usually carry over, but EPISD account updates at the start of a term can occasionally reset them. It’s worth a 30-second check each semester: open the Notifications settings page and confirm everything is still the way you set it.
Can parents control a student’s notifications?
No — each Schoology account controls its own notification settings. A parent cannot change alerts on their child’s student account, and the student cannot change the parent’s. Each person logs in and sets their own preferences.
Why do I get notifications for a course I’m no longer in?
Past courses sometimes stay visible in your account after a schedule change. Open the course and check whether you’re still listed as a member. If the roster is wrong, your school’s counselor or front office needs to remove you from the course in the system — that’s not something you can fix in notification settings.
Is there a way to mute notifications during school hours or at night?
Schoology doesn’t have a built-in quiet-hours schedule. The practical workaround is your phone’s Do Not Disturb or Focus mode for push alerts, and using a daily email summary instead of immediate emails.
Conclusion
Changing your Schoology notification settings takes five minutes and pays off all school year. Students: keep alerts on for assignments, grades, and teacher messages. Parents: keep grade and missing-assignment alerts on and let the rest come as a daily summary. And when a deadline sneaks up anyway, your next stop is our complete guide to submitting assignments in Schoology.
