Skyward is out. PowerSchool is in.
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Skyward is out. PowerSchool is in.
We’ve changed our student information system from Skyward to PowerSchool. Families received their new PowerSchool login information during the first week of August. If you did not receive your login or are having difficulty accessing PowerSchool, please contact our Online Family Technology Support at familyhelp@stillwaterschools.org or 651-351-8404.
PowerSchool is integrated with many of the other online tools you use to access information - like Schoology, SeeSaw and our online payment system SmartSchoolsK12. That means, by logging into Powerschool, you can access grades and assignments, communicate with teachers, and make online payments for clubs and athletics, field trips and other school activities. No more struggling to remember multiple passwords!
Keep it simple. Go online to stillwaterschools.org/powerschool to access all of your resources in one place.
PowerSchool is integrated with many of the other programs you use to access information:
- SmartSchoolK12 (Now Called EdutrakConnect): Make online payments for field trips, activities and more
- SchoolCafé: See menus, add money to meal accounts and apply for free/reduced lunch
- Schoology: View assignments, communicate with teachers
- School Pass: Report absences, sign kids out of school, and much more
Watch the how to log on to PowerSchool video for additional assistance:
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