It is HARD to keep up with the firehose of information, so here’s an overview of the ways we know the District and schools usually communicate with parents.

Aeries & Parent Portal may sound like something out of a sci-fi series for middle schoolers, but they're systems that work together to help PUSD parents and guardians stay informed about what and how their children are doing in school.

Parent involvement is often touted as the key factor in successful outcomes for students, but what does that mean in practical terms? Here’s a quick overview of the groups and what they do.

A lot of schools vote for School Site Council (SSC) members at Back to School night, and if it’s your first BTS night, it is confusing! As BTS nights are already upon us, here’s some info about School Site Council, why you’re voting, and why it matters.

Whether it’s casual sidewalk conversations during drop-off or pick-up, interactions with the front office staff or volunteering, our schools are places where adults as well as children have a chance to come together and build relationships that nurture our families and community. PEN believes how we show up at school matters. Here are a few pointers for putting your best foot forward when you set foot on campus.

The beginning of school can be a bit overwhelming, especially for new PUSD parents! Here’s a quick guide to “who’s who” at your child’s school.