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Parent Communication Toolbox

Communication Tools

The school district offers several communication tools to share school and district news with parents and guardians:

  • PowerSchool

    PowerSchool is the system the school district uses to maintain student records and information, as well as send phone calls and emails. You can update demographic and contact information in PowerSchool at any time.
  • ParentSquare

    ParentSquare is designed to families informed and encourage greater engagement and connection between school and home through a unified platform with interactive features. Your contact information in PowerSchool is used to message through ParentSquare.
  • North Star News

    North Star News is a monthly e-newsletter provided to keep families and staff informed and engaged with our district. Each month the newsletter has a theme with supporting information and any essential districtwide updates.
  • Live Bus Route Tracker

    The bus route tracker tool can be used to stay up to date on your child's bus routes and any delays happening in real time. 

Have a question?

Joshua DuVall
Director of Communications
joshua.duvall@k12northstar.org
(907) 452-2000 x11438