Register for Free SmartSocial Parent Account

The SmartSocial Digital Citizen resource has become an essential tool for Jackson Local School District, helping families make safer, smarter decisions in today’s digital world. To claim your free account now, please click here to register. You can learn more about SmartSocial by clicking here, too.

Thanks to this partnership, our school community has avoided incidents of bullying or cyberbullying and cases of screen time overuse or digital addiction—a powerful reflection of how informed choices can lead to real, positive outcomes for students.

Parental engagement continues to grow, with 4,044 interactions in August alone. Popular resources—like the BAND App Guide for Parents, Screen Time Tips for Better Sleep, and YouTube and Tweens: Tips for Families to Use YouTube Safely—give families easy-to-follow tools to guide their children through apps, games, and social media platforms safely.

Founded by digital safety expert Josh Ochs, SmartSocial emphasizes positive digital citizenship. Students are taught not just to avoid risk, but to build a thoughtful and respectful online presence that reflects well on their futures.

In short, SmartSocial helps our students and parents feel more confident, connected, and in control of their digital lives—an increasingly important skill in today’s tech-driven world.