ParentPortal (Link for Back To School Update) 

ParentPortal provides parents or guardians access to the icon "Back To School Update" for returning students after you login to ParentPortal. This tool is where critical student information pertaining to contacts, medical, and other data can be updated (please note that only a primary parent/guardian can update information in the portal while additional contacts can be provided access to view information).

Please ensure that you update the requested information completely by clicking on the "Back To School Update" icon found in ParentPortal (if you already have an account). 

Otherwise, please click the following hyperlink to create or update your ParentPortal account: Parent Portal Account Request

Back to School updates are best completed on a computer.

ParentPortal Overview

Please click the following link for additional information regarding the use of ParentPortal - 

ParentPortal Overview 

Please note subtle differences may exist between the video and your ParentPortal access.

Frequently Asked Questions

Question:  How do I request a registration consideration for a student living outside of Salem City School limits?

Answer:  The Returning Nonresident Student Application OR Returning Non-resident Student Application (Spanish) need to be completed with ALL supporting documentation and sent to Mrs. Hunter Routt, Director of Administrative Services, at Salem City Schools Administrative Offices, 510 South College Avenue, Salem, VA 24153, by June 30th.

Question: How do I reconnect my IOS app to PowerSchool (it was working and now it's not)?

In your app you should be prompted for your district code. Choose the option "Where's my District Code?" Then select  "Enter Server Address" and enter the server URL "salem.powerschool.com" in the field provided and hit continue. You will then be asked "Is your school district in Canada". Say No. Login with your username and password.