How-To: Set Up PowerSchool Mobile App

[#1]

Summary

How to setup PowerSchool Mobile App?

Solution

 

Welcome to PowerSchool Mobile

PowerSchool Mobile gives you access to your student’s data right in the palm of your hand!

The video and this article will help you get started using the PowerSchool Mobile app.

Device Requirements:

Mobile apps require the following operation system version installed on your device:

Mobile App	OS
PowerSchool Mobile (iOS) v21.4.5	iOS 12.0+ (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch)
PowerSchool Mobile (Android) v21.4.5	Android 8.0+

 

Mobile App Download

PowerSchool Mobile can be downloaded  from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store:

1. iOS App : https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/powerschool-mobile/id973741088
2. Android App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.powerschool.portal

Note:

1. You can also open the App Store app on your iOS device and search for “PowerSchool”. PowerSchool apps should be the first results that appear.
2. You can also open the Play Store app on your Android device and search for “PowerSchool”. PowerSchool apps should be the first results that appear.

Sign in to the PowerSchool Mobile App for iOS

After you have downloaded the mobile app to your device, configure the app to recognize the server at your school district and then sign in to the app with your PowerSchool Student and Parent Portal username and password.

The PowerSchool Mobile app walks you through the process.

Note: If you do not have a PowerSchool Student and Parent Portal account, tap I Need An Account at the bottom of the first screen for complete information on how to get an account.

 

Enter the District Code

The district code is a four-digit code that you enter on the sign in screen. This connects the app to the PowerSchool SIS at your school district. You will then enter your username and password to sign in to PowerSchool.

Obtain your district code using one of the following options:

• How to Retrieve the District Code from the Portal.
• How to Search for Your District Code in the Mobile App.
• How to Enter the Server URL for Your District.

 

Retrieve the District Code from the Portal

1. Sign in to the PowerSchool Student and Parent portal. The district code appears in the bottom left hand corner of the menu bar.
2. Enter this code in the PowerSchool Mobile app to allow you to sign in to your district.

 

Search for Your District Code in the Mobile App

1. Open the PowerSchool Mobile app.
2. On the Sign In screen, tap Where’s My District Code.
3. Select Search by School or District, then enter your school or district name in the search field.
4. Select the district when it appears on the screen.
5. On the Sign In screen, enter your username and password, and then tap Go.

 

Enter the Server URL for Your District

1. Open the PowerSchool Mobile app.
2. On the Sign In screen, tap Where’s My District Code.
3. Select Enter Server Address provided by your school district.
4. Enter the PowerSchool server address in the field provided, and then tap Submit.

NOTE:  Entering the 'Server URL' can be used for any TEST/Development Server as well, that are not using OIDC, as long as it is accessible via the Internet.

Enter Your Username and Password

On the Sign In screen, enter your PowerSchool Parent Portal username and password, and then tap Go.

Sign in to the PowerSchool Mobile App for Android

After you have downloaded the mobile app to your device, configure the app to recognize the server at your school district and then sign in to the app with your PowerSchool Student and Parent Portal username and password.

The PowerSchool Mobile app walks you through the process.

Note: If you do not have a PowerSchool Student and Parent Portal account, or if you do not remember your account information, tap Forgot Username or Password.

Enter the District Code

The district code is a four-digit code that you enter on the sign-in screen. This connects the app to the PowerSchool SIS at your school district. You will then enter your username and password to sign in to PowerSchool.

Obtain your district code using one of the following options:

• Retrieve the District Code from the Parent and Student Portal
• Search by School or District Name
• Enter the Server URL for Your District
  
  

Search for Your District in the Android App

1. Open the PowerSchool Mobile app.
2. On the District Code screen tap Where's My District Code?
3. Next, tap Search by School or District.
4. Enter the full district name or school name in the field(s) provided, and then tap Search.
5. On the Search Results screen, tap the correct district name.
   
   

Enter the Server URL for Your District in the Android App

1. Open the PowerSchool Mobile app.
2. On the District Code screen tap Where's My District Code?
3. Next, tap Enter Server Address.
4. Enter the PowerSchool server address in the field provided by your school district, and then tap Continue.

NOTE:  Entering the 'Server URL' can be used for any TEST/Development Server as well, that are not using OIDC, as long as it is accessible via the Internet.

Enter Your Username and Password

On the Sign In screen, enter your PowerSchool Parent Portal username and password, and then tap Sign In.

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[lombardo]

My issue is: Parents with students in two different PowerSchool districts cannot have two copies of the APP on their phone.  They tell me they have to delete the APP and add it in again every time they want to switch districts.  

My question is:  Is there a way to put a second copy of the APP on the phone? 

[JyotishkaB]

Hi @lombardo

The parents do not need to delete the app but yes, they currently have to fully log out and log in with the respective District codes for the different districts. There is no option that will enable you to have a copy of the mobile app on your phone.

The development team, however, has prioritized this issue since it is highly requested. You can share this idea as an Enhancement Request on  PowerSchool Ideas Portal so that the product team can take a look at this. This article should walk you through how to raise an Enhancement Request. You can also vote up on this existing enhancement request MIOS-I-41 which the team should be working on.

[lombardo]

Thanks  @JyotishkaB!

I did vote for the enhancement in the Ideas Portal.  I was only the second vote.  Anyone using this video should go vote for the enhancement MIOS-1-41. 

It's a small world and PowerSchool SIS is everywhere.

[lombardo]

How hard would it be to put the APP in the Apple Store Twice.  Exact same APP but called PS2 for that second district?

[JyotishkaB]

Hi @lombardo 

Adding a duplicate of the Mobile App in the Apple Store is not possible. Also, in case, there are more than 2 districts it will not be feasible to create a copy for each. 

Thank you for voting up on the existing idea. The product team should be looking to enable switching between districts withing having to log out every time with high priority.

[ldougher]

These steps do not work with Google SSO enabled. Please advise how our students can use the mobile app with Google SSO?

[Reshma]

Hi @ldougher,

Can you please make sure that you have set up PowerSchool SIS as OIDC Service Provider?

[clawsky123]

Very helpful post. I 100% recommend the Powerschool Mobile App.

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[kimbyrne]

Hello PS Community,

I would like to post this video on our district's website.  Is there a link that I can use to do so?

Thank you,

Kim Byrne

[ParitoshT]

Hi @kimbyrne,

Good Day! Thank you for your comment. You can just embed the link to this article and they should be able to access this article. We do not have a direct link to this video as the article is intended for the PowerSchool Mobile/PowerSchool Community users.

Please let me know in case of further questions.

[cmanders1]

If you archived reports on the live side, such as Progress Reports or final Report cards, can the parents view this information somehow on the mobile app instead of just the web-based version of the Portal?

[ParitoshT]

Hi @cmanders1,

Thank you for your comment. If anything has been disabled/not to be shown on PowerSchool SIS then it will not be visible on the app as well.

Please let me know if this helps or in case of further questions.

[cmanders1]

@ParitoshT 

Can you explain where I would find this in the SIS settings?

[JyotishkaB]

Hi @cmanders1

Currently are is no stock "Reports" available in the public portal for the parents to view.  You can share this idea as an Enhancement Request on  PowerSchool Ideas Portal so that the product team can take a look at this. This article should walk you through how to raise an Enhancement Request.

[Nititohir]

is it possible  to turn off the apps ? but only web version is on..

Thanks

[dmcnamee8442]

@kimbyrne I found a youtube link to the video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gc9gfTScnUI

Now you can add it to your website if you have not already. 

[Reshma]

Hi,

If you still require any assistance from PowerSchool support, please let us know. 

[Arintra]

Hi!

Does anyone know why the mobile app doesn't show student's schedule? When I click Schedule, it says No Classes This Week (but it does). 

Thank you!

[dhipkins]

@cmanders1 I've suggested this enhancement as well (MIOS-I-82). The same functionality should be available on the mobile app as on the browser. Frankly, it's amazing to me that it's not.

For what it's worth, it would be nice if the app could support more configuration options at the district level, perhaps adding our own buttons and sections and dragging and dropping to place objects where we want them on the screen. Not every district is a one size fits all. We'd really like to be able to move the bulletin to the top of the screen and put classes into a container to group them together and clean up the screen a bit.

[DaveS5]

Mobile App works on Telus but not on Bell Mobility

[#22]

Summary

How to setup PowerSchool Mobile App?

Solution

 

Welcome to PowerSchool Mobile

PowerSchool Mobile gives you access to your student’s data right in the palm of your hand!

The video and this article will help you get started using the PowerSchool Mobile app.

Device Requirements:

Mobile apps require the following operation system version installed on your device:

Mobile App	OS
PowerSchool Mobile (iOS) v21.4.5	iOS 12.0+ (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch)
PowerSchool Mobile (Android) v21.4.5	Android 8.0+

 

Mobile App Download

PowerSchool Mobile can be downloaded  from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store:

1. iOS App : https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/powerschool-mobile/id973741088
2. Android App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.powerschool.portal

Note:

1. You can also open the App Store app on your iOS device and search for “PowerSchool”. PowerSchool apps should be the first results that appear.
2. You can also open the Play Store app on your Android device and search for “PowerSchool”. PowerSchool apps should be the first results that appear.

Sign in to the PowerSchool Mobile App for iOS

After you have downloaded the mobile app to your device, configure the app to recognize the server at your school district and then sign in to the app with your PowerSchool Student and Parent Portal username and password.

The PowerSchool Mobile app walks you through the process.

Note: If you do not have a PowerSchool Student and Parent Portal account, tap I Need An Account at the bottom of the first screen for complete information on how to get an account.

 

Enter the District Code

The district code is a four-digit code that you enter on the sign in screen. This connects the app to the PowerSchool SIS at your school district. You will then enter your username and password to sign in to PowerSchool.

Obtain your district code using one of the following options:

• How to Retrieve the District Code from the Portal.
• How to Search for Your District Code in the Mobile App.
• How to Enter the Server URL for Your District.

 

Retrieve the District Code from the Portal

1. Sign in to the PowerSchool Student and Parent portal. The district code appears in the bottom left hand corner of the menu bar.
2. Enter this code in the PowerSchool Mobile app to allow you to sign in to your district.

 

Search for Your District Code in the Mobile App

1. Open the PowerSchool Mobile app.
2. On the Sign In screen, tap Where’s My District Code.
3. Select Search by School or District, then enter your school or district name in the search field.
4. Select the district when it appears on the screen.
5. On the Sign In screen, enter your username and password, and then tap Go.

 

Enter the Server URL for Your District

1. Open the PowerSchool Mobile app.
2. On the Sign In screen, tap Where’s My District Code.
3. Select Enter Server Address provided by your school district.
4. Enter the PowerSchool server address in the field provided, and then tap Submit.

NOTE:  Entering the 'Server URL' can be used for any TEST/Development Server as well, that are not using OIDC, as long as it is accessible via the Internet.

Enter Your Username and Password

On the Sign In screen, enter your PowerSchool Parent Portal username and password, and then tap Go.

Sign in to the PowerSchool Mobile App for Android

After you have downloaded the mobile app to your device, configure the app to recognize the server at your school district and then sign in to the app with your PowerSchool Student and Parent Portal username and password.

The PowerSchool Mobile app walks you through the process.

Note: If you do not have a PowerSchool Student and Parent Portal account, or if you do not remember your account information, tap Forgot Username or Password.

Enter the District Code

The district code is a four-digit code that you enter on the sign-in screen. This connects the app to the PowerSchool SIS at your school district. You will then enter your username and password to sign in to PowerSchool.

Obtain your district code using one of the following options:

• Retrieve the District Code from the Parent and Student Portal
• Search by School or District Name
• Enter the Server URL for Your District
  
  

Search for Your District in the Android App

1. Open the PowerSchool Mobile app.
2. On the District Code screen tap Where's My District Code?
3. Next, tap Search by School or District.
4. Enter the full district name or school name in the field(s) provided, and then tap Search.
5. On the Search Results screen, tap the correct district name.
   
   

Enter the Server URL for Your District in the Android App

1. Open the PowerSchool Mobile app.
2. On the District Code screen tap Where's My District Code?
3. Next, tap Enter Server Address.
4. Enter the PowerSchool server address in the field provided by your school district, and then tap Continue.

NOTE:  Entering the 'Server URL' can be used for any TEST/Development Server as well, that are not using OIDC, as long as it is accessible via the Internet.

Enter Your Username and Password

On the Sign In screen, enter your PowerSchool Parent Portal username and password, and then tap Sign In.

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[#23]

Summary

How to setup PowerSchool Mobile App?

Solution

 

Welcome to PowerSchool Mobile

PowerSchool Mobile gives you access to your student’s data right in the palm of your hand!

The video and this article will help you get started using the PowerSchool Mobile app.

Device Requirements:

Mobile apps require the following operation system version installed on your device:

Mobile App	OS
PowerSchool Mobile (iOS) v21.4.5	iOS 12.0+ (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch)
PowerSchool Mobile (Android) v21.4.5	Android 8.0+

 

Mobile App Download

PowerSchool Mobile can be downloaded  from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store:

1. iOS App : https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/powerschool-mobile/id973741088
2. Android App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.powerschool.portal

Note:

1. You can also open the App Store app on your iOS device and search for “PowerSchool”. PowerSchool apps should be the first results that appear.
2. You can also open the Play Store app on your Android device and search for “PowerSchool”. PowerSchool apps should be the first results that appear.

Sign in to the PowerSchool Mobile App for iOS

After you have downloaded the mobile app to your device, configure the app to recognize the server at your school district and then sign in to the app with your PowerSchool Student and Parent Portal username and password.

The PowerSchool Mobile app walks you through the process.

Note: If you do not have a PowerSchool Student and Parent Portal account, tap I Need An Account at the bottom of the first screen for complete information on how to get an account.

 

Enter the District Code

The district code is a four-digit code that you enter on the sign in screen. This connects the app to the PowerSchool SIS at your school district. You will then enter your username and password to sign in to PowerSchool.

Obtain your district code using one of the following options:

• How to Retrieve the District Code from the Portal.
• How to Search for Your District Code in the Mobile App.
• How to Enter the Server URL for Your District.

 

Retrieve the District Code from the Portal

1. Sign in to the PowerSchool Student and Parent portal. The district code appears in the bottom left hand corner of the menu bar.
2. Enter this code in the PowerSchool Mobile app to allow you to sign in to your district.

 

Search for Your District Code in the Mobile App

1. Open the PowerSchool Mobile app.
2. On the Sign In screen, tap Where’s My District Code.
3. Select Search by School or District, then enter your school or district name in the search field.
4. Select the district when it appears on the screen.
5. On the Sign In screen, enter your username and password, and then tap Go.

 

Enter the Server URL for Your District

1. Open the PowerSchool Mobile app.
2. On the Sign In screen, tap Where’s My District Code.
3. Select Enter Server Address provided by your school district.
4. Enter the PowerSchool server address in the field provided, and then tap Submit.

NOTE:  Entering the 'Server URL' can be used for any TEST/Development Server as well, that are not using OIDC, as long as it is accessible via the Internet.

Enter Your Username and Password

On the Sign In screen, enter your PowerSchool Parent Portal username and password, and then tap Go.

Sign in to the PowerSchool Mobile App for Android

After you have downloaded the mobile app to your device, configure the app to recognize the server at your school district and then sign in to the app with your PowerSchool Student and Parent Portal username and password.

The PowerSchool Mobile app walks you through the process.

Note: If you do not have a PowerSchool Student and Parent Portal account, or if you do not remember your account information, tap Forgot Username or Password.

Enter the District Code

The district code is a four-digit code that you enter on the sign-in screen. This connects the app to the PowerSchool SIS at your school district. You will then enter your username and password to sign in to PowerSchool.

Obtain your district code using one of the following options:

• Retrieve the District Code from the Parent and Student Portal
• Search by School or District Name
• Enter the Server URL for Your District
  
  

Search for Your District in the Android App

1. Open the PowerSchool Mobile app.
2. On the District Code screen tap Where's My District Code?
3. Next, tap Search by School or District.
4. Enter the full district name or school name in the field(s) provided, and then tap Search.
5. On the Search Results screen, tap the correct district name.
   
   

Enter the Server URL for Your District in the Android App

1. Open the PowerSchool Mobile app.
2. On the District Code screen tap Where's My District Code?
3. Next, tap Enter Server Address.
4. Enter the PowerSchool server address in the field provided by your school district, and then tap Continue.

NOTE:  Entering the 'Server URL' can be used for any TEST/Development Server as well, that are not using OIDC, as long as it is accessible via the Internet.

Enter Your Username and Password

On the Sign In screen, enter your PowerSchool Parent Portal username and password, and then tap Sign In.

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