diff --git a/openedx/core/djangoapps/notifications/apps.py b/openedx/core/djangoapps/notifications/apps.py
index 63d110191189..ffad68eccde6 100644
--- a/openedx/core/djangoapps/notifications/apps.py
+++ b/openedx/core/djangoapps/notifications/apps.py
@@ -18,3 +18,4 @@ def ready(self):
         """
         # pylint: disable=unused-import
         from . import handlers
+        from .email import tasks