School Communication Mobile App Development

I'm looking to develop a mobile application compatible with both iOS and Android platforms. The primary function of the application is to facilitate communication - specifically updates from schools to their parent community. It's paramount that the platform has messaging capabilities. Ideal candidates for this project have proven experience in developing similar apps and possess extensive knowledge of both the Android and iOS platforms. Skills necessary for this project include:

- Excellent understanding of messaging features in mobile apps.
- Ability to integrate updates or news bulletin features.
- Experience with cross-platform mobile app development,
- Strong understanding of optimizing performance for these types of apps on both iOS and Android.