Students across the district to participate in new program
(Seguin) – Books, backpacks and SMART tags. That’s the list of items that kids will want to have as they head off to school each morning.
Seguin ISD is expanding its use of the SMART tag™ program for the 2024-2025 school year. Middle school students were previously enrolled in the program during the spring 2024 semester. Schools this week have started distributing cards to students who did not previously participate in the program.
SMART tag™ student IDs serve a variety of purposes. One of the featured benefits is that parents can track their child on district school buses. They can monitor their child’s transportation on district school buses via the Parent Portal on the SMART tag™ Parent App. Parents will receive notifications when their child gets on or off the bus, as well as an alert for when the bus is on its way to their child’s stop.
The district’s Transportation Department will also utilize this program to notify parents of potential delays. The SMART tag™ IDs used for tracking students on district transportation will serve as the student’s school ID, which can also be used in their school cafeteria and library.
Schools will also use SMART tag™ IDs for the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) reward system, which was previously known as “Matador Bucks” or “Matador Cash” on some campuses. Students are reminded that they should wear their SMART tag™ ID at all times. Those who previously received a SMART tag™ ID in spring 2024 can use these cards during the current school year. Students who need a replacement for lost or damaged SMART tag™ cards can purchase one for $5.
The replacement cards for pre-K and elementary students can be ordered at school or picked up at the district’s Transportation Department. Middle and high school students can get new cards at their home campus.
Click here for the SmartTag FAQ