Update on National PowerSchool Cybersecurity Incident

PowerSchool, a widely used provider of education administration software, recently confirmed that it experienced a cybersecurity incident in late December. While the company has since restored the security of its internal systems, unauthorized access to data affecting students and educators across numerous school districts nationwide did occur. Importantly, this breach was confined to PowerSchool’s internal systems and did not compromise the security of local school division networks, including those of Prince Edward County Public Schools.

Prince Edward County Public Schools uses several tools provided by PowerSchool. We are in communication with the company and have requested detailed information regarding any potential impact on our students, staff, or community members. PowerSchool has assured us that they are actively investigating the matter and will directly notify any individuals whose personal information may have been affected.

PowerSchool has also published a FAQ page about the incident with the most current information. Prince Edward County Public Schools takes the privacy and security of our students’ and employees’ information extremely seriously, and we are committed to ensuring transparency and accountability as we continue to monitor this situation.