District 145 Staff and Parents,
Out of an abundance of caution, we are sharing an important update regarding a cybersecurity incident with a vendor we use to manage our student information systems. We, along with a number of school districts across the nation, received communication from Powerschool on Tuesday, January 7th that they experienced a data breach that was discovered on Saturday, December 28th, 2024.
Powerschool initiated their cybersecurity investigation protocols and have determined the source of the problem. They have intervened to stop the access to the data and have worked to mitigate the impact of the breach. At this point, they are confident that the data is no longer compromised.
We recognize this news may be concerning and we share your concern. These situations are taken seriously and we are continuing to work with Powerschool as we monitor the situation. We appreciate your understanding of the matter and will continue to keep you informed if changes unfold.
Thank you,
Dr. Cory Worrell
Superintendent
District 145-Waverly