2026-27 PowerSchool Parent Portal: Student Update Forms, Transportation Review, Technology Use & Devices
As a reminder, Highlands School District uses PowerSchool as its Student Information System for all students. Through the PowerSchool Parent Portal, parents/guardians should update important student information, review transportation details, and complete required technology permissions for the 2026-27 school year before August 26, 2026.
PLEASE NOTE: Parents/guardians must log in to the PowerSchool Parent Portal using their own parent account credentials (not their child’s login) to complete these annual forms. If you do not know your Parent Portal credentials, please contact Michaela Bonnett at mbonnett@goldenrams.com or 724-226-2400, ext. 5635 for assistance.
Student Update Forms
The PowerSchool Parent Portal provides a paperless, streamlined process for parents/guardians to verify and update student directory information, emergency contacts, health information, medication needs, and other important records for the upcoming school year. Maintaining accurate information is essential to ensuring the safety and well-being of our students.
These mandatory forms must be completed before the start of the 2026-27 school year. The first day of school for students is Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026.
Transportation Information Review
As part of this annual process, parents/guardians must review their child’s transportation information.
- Transportation information is displayed in a read-only format and cannot be modified within the form.
- Parents/guardians must indicate whether the information is correct by selecting Yes or No.
- If changes are needed, please contact Brittany Barch in the Transportation Department at bbarch@goldenrams.com or 724-226-2400, ext. 5670.
- Formal bus letters will not be mailed home this school year, so please review this information carefully.
Technology Use & Device Distribution
Parents/guardians must also complete the Technology Form for their child’s district-issued device:
- Grades K-1: iPad
- Grades 2-12: Chromebook
The Technology Form is available through the PowerSchool Parent Portal and must be completed before a device can be issued to your child.
We encourage families to complete the Technology Form as soon as possible. Early completion helps our Technology Department prepare devices, verify student assignments, and ensure equipment is ready for distribution when students return to school.
Devices will be distributed to students in their homerooms after the start of the school year. Devices will not be distributed before the first day of school.
Highlands School District now partners with its device vendors to provide warranty coverage for student devices. Any repair or replacement costs not covered by the manufacturer or vendor warranty will be the responsibility of the parent/guardian.
Please note: Student devices cannot be issued until:
- The Technology Form has been completed, and
- Any outstanding device balances have been paid.
How to Complete the Student Update and Technology Forms
- Log in to the PowerSchool Parent Portal through the PowerSchool app or by visiting the PowerSchool Parent Portal.
- Once logged in on a computer, tablet, or smartphone, select General Forms from the left-hand navigation menu.
- Complete all information under the General Forms tab.
- Be sure to click Submit when each form is completed.
- Forms may be completed over multiple sessions if needed.
If your child is newly enrolling in Highlands School District for the 2026-27 school year, please ensure all required forms are completed before the start of school.
Thank you for your cooperation in helping us prepare for a successful school year. We look forward to welcoming students back in August!