What is PowerSchool?

PowerSchool is our student information system. It allows us to manage information such as grades, attendance, schedules, daily announcements, assignments/homework, lunch account balance, demographics, etc. Since Powerschool is web-based, some of this information can easily, but safely, be shared with parents and students.  The Parent Portal allows parents and guardians to access their student's information through the internet.

What is the web address for PowerSchool?

PowerSchool Parent Portal

How do I create an account?

1. Obtain your child’s Access ID & Access Password from the middle school office.  You will use these in Step #5.
2. Visit the Pardeeville PowerSchool Parent Portal.
3. Click on ‘Create Account.’
4. Enter your parent/guardian information & create your own password.
5. After login, use the Access ID & Access Password for each student you would like to add to your account.  The Access ID & Password are available from the middle school office.
6. Each student included in your family will have a separate tab.

Is there a PowerSchool APP?

1. Create an account through PowerSchool Online (directions above).
2. Install the PowerSchool APP from the APP Store or Google Play.
3. Use code 120503
4. Enter your PowerSchool login information that you previously created online.

Can I receive notifications from PowerSchool?

Yes!  Parents may set up email notifications for grades, attendance, and other features.  Follow these steps in the PowerSchool Portal: Select 'Account' - 'Email Notifications' - Student - Toggle on/off 'Grades' and/or other notifications - Select 'Frequency' of the emails/notifications.

Can I change the contact information in my family PowerSchool account?

You can, but you cannot do it on your own through the Parent Portal.  Updates can be submitted by contacting Tonya Burkhardt at burkto@pasdwi.org or 608-429-2153 ext 386.

Do I need a separate login for each of my children?

No.  The single sign-on program allows you to set up your family account and have access to each student's records by using only one log-in and password.  Follow the directions above.

What can I see on the PowerSchool site?

PowerSchool is used differently in each of the school buildings.  Depending on your child's school, you may have access to the following: attendance, meal account activity and balances, grades, schedules, teacher comments, email links to teachers, various  reports, and MORE.

Is this system secure?

Absolutely. In fact, your child’s safety and privacy are our greatest priorities. Your child’s records can only be accessed by authorized school officials and those with whom you share your password.

Who do I contact for PowerSchool access?

Your account was setup automatically by the software. Letters are sent home to parent/guardians of our new students with username and password information. If you no longer have that information, please contact the middle school office.

I have multiple children in the district. Can I have access to all their accounts under just one username and password?

Yes.   Each child’s account information is housed under their own account, but they may be grouped together under a family account set up by the parent.  See the 'create account' directions above.

My husband/wife and I are separated/divorced. Can we get another parent username and password for our child’s account?

Yes.  The new single sign-on program allows you to set up separate family accounts with a separate log-in and password. 

Can other people see my child’s grades and information?

As long as you protect your password, others will not be able to see your child’s information. Each child/parent is issued a unique identification login and password. Your child’s records can only be accessed by authorized school officials and those with whom you share your password.

What if I want others to have access to my child’s grades (Grandparents, Aunts/Uncles)?

If you want others to have access to your child’s grades via the Internet/PowerSchool, you will need to provide them with the login & password you've been issued or have set up. It will be the responsibility of each parent/guardian to distribute (or not distribute) this login/password as they see fit. We recommend that you keep this information confidential and use caution when sharing it.

I can't login. I put in my username and password and click submit. After clicking submit, the page reloads to a blank username and password line and does not login. Help?

PowerSchool uses "cookies" and this means your internet security is set too high, probably to the highest level of security, which blocks cookies. Depending on your browser, you will need to find the Internet Security area and turn it down a level or two so cookies are accepted. You can find out more information about this by going to your web browser's help menu and doing a search on "cookies" or "internet security."

Do students and parents see the same screens/comments?

When students and parents access the PowerSchool server, they see the same information with one exception; parents have the ability to group all of the students in their family and are able to enter their email address to be used for parent/teacher contact.

I have questions about the information found regarding my child’s grades or attendance. Who should I contact?

We encourage you to talk with your child about your concerns, if appropriate, and then contact your child’s teacher by phone or by email, if needed.