We are writing to make you aware of a recent cybersecurity incident involving PowerSchool, the software vendor that provides our Student Information System (SIS). The student information system is used to track enrollment, attendance, and student grades.

On Tuesday, January 7, 2025, PowerSchool informed the school that they experienced a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to certain PowerSchool SIS customer data. 

PowerSchool informed us that the taken data primarily includes parent and student contact information with data elements such as name and address information. Across their customer base, they have determined that for a portion of individuals, some personally identifiable information was impacted. They are working with urgency to complete their investigation and determine whether data belonging to our students was included. As a practice, Vinton-Shellsburg does not place staff or student social security numbers in the student information system.

PowerSchool will continue to investigate and will provide the school with more information and resources (including credit monitoring or identity protection services if applicable). 

Thank you for your patience and understanding.