Northern Lights Public Schools provides several digital tools for parents to ensure a clear line of communication between home, schools, and the Division. To learn more about our Parent Tools, what they do, and how to use them, select one from the list below.
The Bus Status App
Northern Lights Public Schools uses the Box Clever Bus Status App to give parents and caregivers a simple and accessible way to make sure they're notified of any changes in the status of their students' bus routes immediately.
The Bus Status App allows you to keep track of any busing delays or cancellations, and receive push notifications for just the bus routes that matter to you.
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SchoolCashOnline
With SchoolCashOnline, you can pay online for hot lunches, field trips, school clothing, and more. Pay using a credit card, debit from your bank account, or fill your SchoolCashOnline wallet with credit throughout the year.
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PowerSchool Parent Portal
PowerSchool Parent Portal is where parents can view all of their children’s information in one place in one account, including grades (for students in Grade 5 and up), attendance records and report cards.
Parents can also access SchoolEngage through the Parent Portal to complete the annual Student Update and Verification form, apply for transportation services and register for preschool, out of school care and K-12.
School Messenger is also accessible through the Parent Portal and can be used to see messages sent by the division, their child(ren)'s school, and teachers, including attendance notifications and emergency messages.
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School Engage
Northern Lights Public Schools uses School Engage to manage online forms, such as registration for preschool, K to 12, and Out of School Care, transportation applications, and the Student Update and Verification Form that parents are required to fill out annually.
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SchoolMessenger
School Messenger allows schools and teachers to send messages to parents and/or students by email, text, phone, and instant message within the SchoolMessenger mobile app. Messages may include automated attendance notifications, general messages from your child's teacher or school, important notices from the Division, and emergency notifications including class cancellations and school closures. Available for Android, iPhone, and computer.