PowerSchool is our student/family database. Parents can use this tool to view your student’s schedule, grades, report cards, emergency contacts, annual permissions and other forms for your student(s). The PowerSchool Parent Portal is open to parents to view and update their annual permissions in the early fall each year. If you need to makes changes to your contact information during the school year, please login to PowerSchool or use the PowerSchool Mobile App. Click the “Forms” icon. The Forms icon can be found on the left sidebar of the website or if using the Mobile App tap the “More” icon at the bottom and then tap “Forms.”  Under Optional Forms, open the “Contact Info Change Form,” update your phone number(s) and click “Submit.” NOTE: If you have multiple children is important that you only fill out ONE “Contact Info Change Form” per family to avoid creating duplicate contacts and other data errors.

Fine Tuning your Preferences: In addition the SchoolMessenger InfoCenter is available throughout the school year for updating your alert preferences for emails, text messages and phone calls. Below are links to the Parent Portal along with Frequently Asked Questions for PowerSchool troubleshooting tips. We request all parents update/confirm their student’s information each school year to be sure we have the latest information.

Instructions for Parents

  • Login to PowerSchool using the same username and password you have used in the past: https://wellesley.powerschool.com/
    • If you are new to the district, this is the same username and password you used to fill out enrollment forms for your student.
    • If you are a returning family, this is the same username and password you have used to view reports cards and fill out other forms in the past.
  • If you have forgotten your password or username you may use this link to reset your password: https://wellesley.powerschool.com/public/account_recovery_begin.html
  • If you do not remember your username or account email or are having any other difficulty please email portal@wellesleyps.org for login assistance.
  • By default, we initially set up one parent/caregiver account per family, but if you would like a second account for another parent/caregiver in your family, please email portal@wellesleyps.org.
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Notification of Rights under FERPA for Elementary and Secondary Schools

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and students who are
18 years of age or older (“eligible students”) certain rights with respect to the student’s education
records. Click here to read the full legal notice…

Fine Tuning Your Communication Preferences with SchoolMessenger InfoCenter

Go to https://go.schoolmessenger.com/ (or download the SchoolMessenger App). Click “Sign up” (or login if you already have an account). Sign up with the same email address that is on file with Wellesley Public Schools. However, this is a separate sign-on account from PowerSchool, you will need to create a different account and password for SchoolMessenger. (Each parent in your family will need to create their own login if they wish to adjust their preferences.)
Go SchoolMesenger SignUp Screenshot

At the top left, select the Menu icon (three parallel horizontal lines ☰)
SchoolMessenger Menu icon

From the open menu select “Preferences”
SchoolMessenger Menu Preferences

Scroll down to “My Message Preferences” and select a message type:

Snow/Weather and other Urgent Alerts fall under the message types:

  • “Non-School Hours Emergency” – communications you receive in the evening or early in the morning, example a snow day or delay
  • “School Hours Emergency” – communications you receive during the school day, such as an Early Dismissal
Non-school Hours Emergency and School Hours Emergency Phone, Text, and Email Preferences

Another message preference type that parents often want to change is the “WMS Daily Announcements Email:”
SMIC WMS Daily Screen Shot

Select your preferred email address(es) and/or phone(s) for each message type and click “Save.”

Repeat: Each parent in your family will need to repeat this process to create their own SchoolMessenger login and adjust their own preferences, rather than one parent adjusting preferences for the whole family.

Text Messaging FAQs

What if I’m not receiving messages even though I opted in?

  1. Most Common Problem – Wrong Phone Number on File in PowerSchool: Login to PowerSchool or use the PowerSchool Mobile App. Click the “Forms” icon. The Forms icon can be found on the left sidebar of the website or if using the Mobile App tap the “More” icon at the bottom and then tap “Forms.”  Under Optional Forms, open the “Contact Info Change Form,” update your phone number(s) and click “Submit.” NOTE: If you have multiple children is important that you only fill out ONE “Contact Info Change Form” per family to avoid creating duplicate contacts and other data errors.
  2. Purchase Blocking Set-Up on your Phone: If you have purchase restrictions set-up on your phone, you may not be able to send or receive messages via a shortcode like 67587. If you wish to adjust your purchase blocking settings, please contact your phone carrier (Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, etc.).

Will I be charged for the text messages that I receive from SchoolMessenger?

SchoolMessenger does not charge recipients for the text messages that they receive or send to the short code; however, wireless providers may charge for individual text messages, depending on the plan associated with the wireless device. Please consult your carrier if you are uncertain.

What types of messages will I receive via Text Message if I Opt-In?

Text messages will be available for Emergencies and Urgent Alerts (such as severe weather closures). Text messages will also be available for High School Attendance alerts. Text messages will NOT be available for longer email communications, such as school newsletters.

If I change my mind, can I opt-in or opt-out of Text Messaging at a later date?

Yes, you can opt-in or opt-out at anytime.

  • Opt-In by sending “Y” to 67587
  • Opt-Out by sending “STOP” to 67587 or by visiting https://www.schoolmessenger.com/txt to fill out the 1-step unsubscribe form at the bottom of the page

If I don’t Opt-In will I miss out of important communications?

No, any district message sent by text message (such as a severe weather closure) will also be sent by an alternate method, such as phone call or email.

What if I get a new cell phone number at a later date?

  • Login to PowerSchool or use the PowerSchool Mobile App. Click the “Forms” icon. The Forms icon can be found on the left sidebar of the website or if using the Mobile App tap the “More” icon at the bottom and then tap “Forms.”  Under Optional Forms, open the “Contact Info Change Form,” update your phone number(s) and click “Submit.” NOTE: If you have multiple children is important that you only fill out ONE “Contact Info Change Form” per family to avoid creating duplicate contacts and other data errors.

Who can I contact if I have additional questions?

  • You can send an email to portal@wellesleyps.org.