Essential Apps

Staying connected with your child’s teacher(s) and school has never been easier!
Our district is committed to keeping you informed and engaged in your child’s education journey.
Below are the essential apps you can utilize to stay in touch with teachers, pay for meals, and monitor your child’s grades, assignments, and more.
To connect these apps to your families information relies on the email you provided to the school. If you need help, please contact your school or the district office.

ParentSquare
ParentSquare is the main place for all messages. Key features:
- All teacher, coach, school & district messages in one place
- Choose how and when you get messages (email, text, or app)
- Message teachers directly and get replies
- Pick your preferred language


Link Connect
LINQ Connect makes it easy for families to manage school meals online. With LINQ Connect, you can:
- Check meal account activity and get low balance alerts
- Add money safely with a credit card
- Apply for free or reduced-price meals


BusRight – New for 2026-27
BusRight is our system for our families with children riding the bus to and from school. With the BusRight, parents can receive
- Live GPS Tracking: Parents can see the bus's location on a map in real-time as it moves along its route.
- ETA Notifications: The app sends push notifications when the bus is approaching a child's stop, helping families avoid waiting outside in bad weather.
- Route Status Alerts: You receive alerts when the bus begins its route and when it completes its journey.
- Direct Communication: School districts can send instant updates regarding delays, traffic, or mechanical issues directly to the app.


PowerSchool
PowerSchool is our system for student information. With the PowerSchool Parent Portal, you can:
- See teacher info and class schedules
- Check final grades and attendance
- Find bus routes
- Fill out important forms
Our school district code is FCPW



Schoology
Schoology is our online learning system for students in grades 4-12. It helps you keep up with your child's classes and progress. Parents can:
- See course schedules and assignments
- Check grades, teacher feedback, and progress
- Get email updates about student activity



