October just got better for every Shelf21 user

This month, we rolled out updates that give your school more control, flexibility, and clarity than ever before. From smarter payments to improved onboarding and a richer parent dashboard, everything now works smoother, faster, and smarter.

Let’s dive into what’s new.

Smarter Payment Integration, Now with Part Payments and Discounts

We’ve completely reworked how payments work in Shelf21.

You can now:

• Accept part payments from parents without confusion.
  
• Apply discounts easily for early payments or special cases.

• Manage all your payment options right from your Configuration page, we’ve moved Payment Settings there, so everything you need is in one place.

Payment Settings Revamp

The Configuration Page has been simplified with a new Payment Settings section.
It leads directly to what used to be the Integration Page (now retired from the sidebar). This change keeps your admin area clean, organized, and easier to navigate.

Multiple Bank Accounts

You can now add and manage multiple bank accounts right inside the new Payment Settings page.

Whether your school has multiple branches or distinct payment categories, you can now manage them all in one convenient location.

Improved User Onboarding: Faster, Safer, Smarter

Adding new users to your school system has never been this easy.

You can now batch import students and staff while automatically managing their passwords.

Choose to generate passwords instantly or create them manually, whichever works best for your setup.

This update removes onboarding headaches and makes the start of every term smoother for admins and teachers alike.

No delays. No confusion. Just click, upload, and go.

A More Insightful Parent Dashboard, Because Transparency Builds Trust

Parents want transparency, not surprises.

So, we’ve made their web dashboard even more detailed and useful.

Now, parents can:

• View their child’s exam and test results anytime.
  
• Check their payment overview, including outstanding balances and transaction history.
  

It’s everything they need to stay involved, without calling the school for updates every week.

More connection. Less confusion.

New Explanation Videos, Learn Shelf21 in Minutes

 We know everyone learns differently, so we’ve added more step-by-step videos to guide you through key features and workflows.

Each one is short, practical, and designed to help you and your team get the best out of Shelf21, even if you’re using it for the first time.

Conclusion

Every one of these updates was built around you, the administrator who’s managing endless responsibilities and still trying to keep things running smoothly.

Shelf21 is here to make that job easier.
With better payment control, easier onboarding, richer parent insights, and clearer guidance, we’re helping schools run smarter, not harder.