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DPS School Safety, Security, and Emergency Information for Parents and Families
DPS School Safety, Security, and Emergency Information for Parents and Families (SPANISH VERSION)
Infinite Campus- Beginning in the 2025-26 school year, Durham Public Schools is transitioning to a new student information system, NCSIS powered by Infinite Campus. This system will replace PowerSchool as your one-stop shop for grades, attendance, and other important school information. Please create your account as soon as possible, as critical information will be shared through the portal.
Using the Parent Portal Access Website:
• Go to: https://portalaccess.ncsis.gov
Step 1: Select Durham Public Schools.
Step 2: Enter your student’s ID number, first name, last name, and date of birth.
Step 3: Select the parent/guardian setting up the account.
Step 4: Choose a verification method (text or email—must match what is on file at the school).
Step 5: Enter the 6-digit verification code to complete setup.
Access on the Go:
Bookmark the- Parent Portal website or download the Infinite Campus Parent app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
Canvas Learning Management System- While Infinite Campus is our formal student information system and the main platform all DPS schools use for student grades, we also still have access to Canvas. Parents and guardians can register for a Canvas Observer account to keep up-to-date on their student's course activity. To set up an Observer account:
1. Get a "Pairing Code" from your student (how to video). Can email your child’s teacher with any questions.
2. Create and set up a Canvas account at https://dpsnc.instructure.com/login/canvas
3. Download and configure the iOS or Android mobile app (optional).
Canvas Observer Guide. You can find out more and watch a detailed how-to video at https://canvas.dpsnc.net/.
Rooms- Rooms is a platform that connects families with staff members for student classes, clubs, and sports. In Rooms families can keep up with classroom Announcements, and Messaging. Check out the DPS website HERE to learn more about and connect with Rooms. Additional tips and tricks can be found on these documents:
Parent Restriction of Library Books
If you would like to restrict which books your student may check out from the school library or a teacher's classroom library, please fill out this form.