• PowerSchool Cybersecurity Incident


     

    Parents, Caregivers, and Staff,

     

    On Wednesday, January 8th, we shared with families and staff via email that PowerSchool had notified us that they had experienced a cybersecurity incident that resulted in unauthorized access to student and staff data. This incident is deeply concerning to us and we are committed to being transparent and timely in our communication to you. We will continue to share information with you directly and publish our ongoing communication and answers to frequently asked questions on this web page.

     

    This incident is profoundly troubling. While PowerSchool has expressed confidence that the data will never be made public, it is hard not to be skeptical and to be left with a feeling of uncertainty. The district has long placed a priority on data security and protecting student and staff information and PowerSchool’s compromise undermines these efforts. We can assure you that we will continue to investigate and monitor this incident, share all relevant information as soon as it becomes available, and take any additional actions necessary to protect the information you have entrusted to us. If you have any questions, please reach out to Rob Ford at rford@lincnet.org

     

Incident Details and Timeline

  • Background

  • What Happened?

  • What Data Was Accessed?

  • What is the District Doing to Respond?

FAQ

  • How is PowerSchool confident that the data has been deleted?

  • Were Social Security numbers, credit cards, or other financial information accessed?

  • Was personal health information (PHI) accessed?

  • Is it safe to continue using PowerSchool SIS?

  • What other PowerSchool products does the district use? Were they compromised?

  • How long did it take PowerSchool to notify the district of this incident?

  • Will PowerSchool be communicating directly with impacted individuals or providing any supports or services? (Updated 2/2/25)

  • How can I contact PowerSchool to get more information about the incident or the identity protection and credit monitoring services they are offering.

District Communication

  • Letter to Families and Staff 1/8/25

  • Superintendent's Update 1/10/25

  • Superintendent's Update 1/24/25

  • Letter to Families and Staff 2/3/25

Last Modified on February 3, 2025