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Connecting with SPUSD

Wondering how to best receive SPUSD and school information?
 
South Pasadena Unified School District uses ParentSquare to deliver emails, phone calls, and/or text messages for information and emergencies. At the beginning of each school year, families set up their primary email address and primary phone number within the AERIES Parent Portal. This step is completed during the data confirmation process. The information within AERIES is shared with ParentSquare for communication purposes. To log into the AERIES Parent Portal and confirm/update your information, please click here.
 
Families are given the opportunity to create a personal account with ParentSquare. If you have not received an invitation, visit this link to register. Please also take a moment to watch the introductory video:
 
 
If your family is new to ParentSquare, all notifications are set to “instant,” which means you will receive notifications instantly after they are sent. If you prefer to receive notifications as “digest” (all messages delivered together at 6 p.m.), log into your ParentSquare account and change your notification settings from instant to digest. You may set your ParentSquare app and text notifications to digest if you prefer as well. For returning parents, all notifications continue to be set to your preferences from the previous year.
 
To adjust your ParentSquare notification settings, follow these steps:
  • Log in to your ParentSquare account.
  • Click on your name in the top right corner.
  • Click on my account, click on notification settings on the left side and then adjust your settings (email, text, app).
  • Please make sure that School Alerts are toggled to ON so that you receive any school alerts that are sent.
 
ParentSquare Notifications
 
In addition to ParentSquare, the SPUSD website, individual school websites, and principal newsletters are the main hubs for information related to school news and events.
 
Looking for a convenient way to check student grades and information?
 
The AERIES mobile portal (app) allows parents and secondary students to check grades, gradebook details, attendance, and profile information from the convenience of a smartphone. This mobile app directly mirrors AERIES portal online, and will include the most up-to-date information available in real time. We caution you only to use the AERIES app and not to share your AERIES login information with other apps that may claim to be connected with AERIES.
 
Periodically checking student grades and progress is a terrific way to ensure that students are progressing toward their goals. Remember that finding balance is key – be mindful of how frequently you check on grades so as not to cause unwanted stress for students.
 
We look forward to connecting with you.