Parent Tools

The information on this page will help families navigate the two tools parents and families use most often at East Hartford Public Schools: PowerSchool and ParentSquare

 

PowerSchool:

East Hartford Public Schools uses PowerSchool as its student information system. This confidential tool is used for many purposes including grading, progress reports, attendance, scheduling and hosting emergency contact information.

Access the PowerSchool Parent Portal:


Click here to access PowerSchool: PowerSchool Parent Portal


The video tutorials below (in English and Spanish) show you how to access your account and how to find information like grades and attendance.

PowerSchool: Accessing Your Account



PowerSchool: Acceso a su Cuenta

 


PowerSchool Annual Update Forms

Each year, parents and families must complete the mandatory forms and annual update in your PowerSchool Parent Portal. These forms include the mobile device permissions needed to issue student Chromebooks, plus forms to verify and/or update your emergency contact information.

Learn how to fill out the forms through this guide: PowerSchool Annual Update Forms


The video tutorials below (in English and Spanish) show you how to fill out these forms.

PowerSchool: Fill Out Annual Update Forms



PowerSchool: Completar los Formularios de Actualiziación Anual





ParentSquare:

East Hartford Hartford Public Schools uses ParentSquare for communication between home and school. This unified communications platform is designed to keep parents and guardians informed and encourage greater engagement and connection to their children's teachers and schools.


Activate your ParentSquare Account


Visit ParentSquare.com and enter the email address you provided in PowerSchool in the Sign Up/Create Password field. You will receive a confirmation email directing you to activate your account.

The video tutorials below (in English and Spanish) show you how to activate your ParentSquare account.

ParentSquare: Activate your Account


ParentSquare: Activa tú Cuenta


ParentSquare Language and Notification Settings

Parents have the option to update their language in ParentSquare and choose how they’d like to receive notifications.

The video tutorials below (in English and Spanish) show you how to update those settings in your account.

ParentSquare: Change Your Language and Notification Settings



ParentSquare: Cambiar el Idioma y la Configuración Notificaciones



Download the ParentSquare App

Download the free mobile app for iOS or Android to access ParentSquare from anywhere!

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Apple iPhone Users: Click here to download the app 

Android Users: Click here to download the app

You can also access ParentSquare on the web at ParentSquare.com