PowerSchool: Everything You Need To Know

To access the PowerSchool Parent Portal, parents and guardians will need to create an account using the Access ID and Access Password provided by Rockford Public Schools. 

If you are experiencing issues with your student's Access ID and Access Password, please contact your student's school office for assistance.

Please Note:

• Due to the migration to PowerSchool, only one parent/guardian contact transferred into the new system. 
• If you did not receive the Parent Portal email, another parent/guardian or contact on your student's account may have received it. Please ask that person to check their email.
• If you are experiencing issues with your student's Access ID and Access Password, please contact your student's school office for assistance.

Before you begin:

Please have the following information available: 

• Student name
• Access ID
• Access Password
• An active email address

Create your account

1. Click the PowerSchool Parent Portal Link here:    PowerSchool Parent Portal

2. Select Create Account.

3. Under Create Parent Account, enter:

• First Name: Parent/Guardian first name
• Last Name: Parent/Guardian last name
• Email: Parent/Guardian email to receive notifications, username & password reset info
• Desired Username: a username for yourself
• Password: a password for yourself
• Re-enter password (min 8 characters with 1 uppercase, lowercase, number, special character)

4. Under Link Students to Account, enter:

• Student Name
• Access ID
• Access Password
• Relationship to Student 

5. Click Enter or Submit. (Repeat if you have more than one student, each student has a PowerSchool Parent Portal Setup letter)

6. Once your account is successfully created, log in using your new username and password. 

If you already have a PowerSchool Parent Portal Account and need to add another student:

1. Login to your Parent Portal Account.

2. Navigate to Account Preferences. 

3. Select Students. 

4. Choose Add Student. 

5. Enter the student's Access ID and Access Password. 

You must create a Parent Portal account before completing the Returning Student Registration. If you received the Parent Portal email but did not receive the "Rockford Public Schools Returning Student Registration" email, you should still be able to access the registration forms by following these steps:

1. Log in to your Parent Portal account.

2. Select the student you wish to register from the top left of the Navigation page.

3. Select the Returning Student Registration icon on the left side.

4. Agree to the Terms and Conditions.

5. Select Begin Forms.

6. Complete and submit the Returning Student Registration.

7. Return to the Parent Portal and repeat this process for any additional students by selecting their name at the top left of the Navigation page. 

Students can now access PowerSchool to view their schedule and other student information.

To sign in:

1. Visit the PowerSchool Parent and Student Portal.
2. Scroll toward the bottom of the page and select the blue Student Sign In button.
3. Sign in using your RPS email address and password, the same credentials you use to sign in to your school computer.
4. Once logged in, select My Schedule from the left-hand navigation menu to view your schedule.

Mobile Access: Students can also use the PowerSchool Mobile App. Enter the RPS District Code HRGB and sign in using your RPS email address and password.

Please Note: Students do not need an Access ID or Access Password to sign in. These are used for Parent Portal account creation.

I forgot my username/password

1. Open your Web browser to https://rockfordschools.powerschool.com/public/ OR open the Mobile app.. the Log In page appears

2. Click the Forgot Username or Password?

2. Click the Forgot Password? tab or Forgot User Name? tab 

3. Enter your user name (for Forgot Password ONLY)

4. Enter your email address (for both Forgot Password and Forgot User Name)

5. Click Enter

6. A confirmation message appears and an email is sent with your user name or instructions for resetting your password. 

Can both parents/guardians create accounts?

Yes. Each parent or guardian may create their own account using the student's Access Id and Access Password. 

What if I have multiple students?

You do not need multiple accounts if you have multiple students. All of your students can be linked to one parent account. 

How do I receive my Access information?

Rockford Public Schools will send your student's PowerSchool Access ID and Access Password to the email address we have on file. Families with multiple students will receive separate Access IDs and Access Passwords for each student. If you are experiencing issues with your student's Access ID and Access Password, please contact your student's school office for assistance.

when will bus routes be available?

• Transportation registration must be completed by Friday, August 14. Transportation registration is included in the Returning Student Form.

  If you are experiencing issues accessing your Parent Portal account or completing the Returning Student Form, please still submit your transportation information by the deadline. Email mpuett@rockfordschools.org and include:

  • Your student’s full name
  • Whether transportation is needed AM, PM, or both
  • If your student has different pickup and drop-off addresses, please include both addresses.
• Busing routes will be available in My Ride K-12 when they are completed. Instructions for downloading the app and accessing information will be emailed in the coming weeks.

when will my student have access?

Students can now access PowerSchool! Students should visit the PowerSchool Parent and Student Portal and select the blue “Student Sign In” button near the bottom of the page. They will sign in using their RPS email address and password, just as they would when signing in to their school computer.

How does my student access their schedule?

Students can access their schedule by logging in to PowerSchool. Visit the PowerSchool Parent and Student Portal and select the blue “Student Sign In” button near the bottom of the page. Students will sign in using their RPS email address and password. Once logged in, select “My Schedule” from the left-hand navigation menu.

Parents can also access PowerSchool using the PowerSchool Mobile App. 

District Code: HRGB

1. Download the PowerSchool Mobile App from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. 

2. Open the app. 

3. Enter our district code: HRGB then click Continue

4. Login using your PowerSchool Parent Portal username and password. 

Please note: Parents/Guardians must first create their account via a web browser. 

Need help?

If you are experiencing issues with your student's Access ID and Access Password, please contact your student's school office for assistance.

For assistance with PowerSchool account setup, login issues, or Parent Portal access during the transition, please send an email to: powerschoolsupport@rockfordschools.org or by clicking this button: 

Send a PowerSchool Support Email Here

This support email will be monitored throughout the PowerSchool rollout and the beginning of the school year to assist families with technical questions and account access.