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SwiftK12The Ligonier Valley School District uses the SwiftK12 notification system.  To guarantee the notification system is used efficiently, you will need to confirm your contact information and keep it up-to-date at all times. You may proceed below or click on this link for step-by-step directions to update your contact information and directions to create a Powerschool Account.
 
The SwiftK12 system allows information to be sent using phone, email, and SMS text messaging.  Phone calls will be sent with 724-238-6331 as the caller ID number.  You may want to add this phone number to your address book to help you recognize incoming calls.  Text messages will be sent from 99538 and will also be identified by ‘LVSD’; however, you will not be able to reply to text messages sent from the district account.   
  1. Log into your PowerSchool Parent Portal.  You will see a new link called SwiftReach SwiftK12 on the left navigation pane under Alerting.  You will be able to see all contact information the district has listed for you by clicking on the Contact Information button in the top navigation bar.
  2. Within the Alert preferences section of the Parent Portal, you will be able to choose your communication preferences based on message category, such as General Information or Lunch Balance by placing a checkmark into the aligned contact fields.  You may opt-out of any message category except for Emergency Messages. 
  3. Setting up your parent preferences is your responsibility.  You will receive messages to every contact field shown in Alert Preferences until updated in the Parent Portal.  Tolls and charges associated with receipt of messages from the school are your responsibility and not the responsibility of the school.  Please be sure to set your unique preferences if there are any numbers or addresses to which you do not like to be contacted.  All phone numbers and email addresses must be in a valid format to save properly.
  4. Emergency messages are always sent with all three message types and to every contact field shown even if you have opted out.  We cannot change this.  Emergency messages will be labeled as such so you will know it is an actual emergency.
  5. If you do not have access to log into the Parent Portal, you may contact the school directly to request changes.
If you need assistance setting up your account, please call the school so we can help you.
 

 

VOLUNTEER MANUAL AND CLEARANCES

You will need to complete all of the items below and turn them into the school office. DO NOT give originals, but submit copies and all together. Do not submit piece by piece. There are fees for some of the items below. The items that need to be completed are:

 
FBI Clearance (service code: 1KG6Y3, or call 1-844-321-2101)
 
See volunteer manual below
K-12 Voluntary Student Accident Insurance
 
Click the following links for information on obtaining accident insurance for your child.
 

Our school/district has selected the Student Insurance Plan from K&K Insurance Group to make reliable coverage available to parents. If you don’t have other insurance, this plan may be a resource to consider. Additionally, even if you have other coverage, this plan can help fill expensive “gaps” caused by deductibles and co-pays. Coverage may be purchased at any time during the school year by visiting www.studentinsurance-kk.com

schoolbucks
 
The Ligonier Valley School District offers MySchoolBucks®, an online payment service that provides a quick and easy way to add money to your child’s meal account using a credit/debit card or electronic check.  In addition, you can view recent purchases, check balances, and set-up low balance alerts for free.  This information is available to you whether or not you use the payment service.
 
MySchoolBucks provides:
  • Convenience - Available 24/7 on the web or through our mobile app for your smartphone
  • Efficiency - Make payments for all your children, even if they attend different schools within the district.  This eliminates the need for your children to take money to school.
  • Control - Set low balance alerts, view account activity, recurring/automatic payments & more!
  • Flexibility - Make payments using credit/debit cards and electronic checks.
  • Security – MySchoolBucks adheres to the highest security standards, including PCI and CISP.
 
Enrollment is easy.
  1. Go to www.MySchoolBucks.com and register for a free account.
  2. Add your children using their school names and student IDs (student ID number is the same number as a student’s lunch number).
  3. Make a payment to your child’s account with your credit/debit card or electronic check. A program fee may apply.  You will have the opportunity to review any fees and cancel if you choose, before you are charged. 
If you have any questions, contact MySchoolBucks directly:
 
 
Raptor Security Systems
 
The Raptor Security Systems is a visitor management systems that is used to protect the students, faculty, and visitors at the schools. It reads the visitor driver's license and compares that information to a sex offender database. It will alert school administrators if a match is found.
 
 
 
Community Resources
 

Westmoreland County Housing Authority - 724-832-7248

Westmoreland Non-Profit Housing Corp. Eastmont Estates site - 724-838-0818

Westmoreland County Department of Public Assistance - 724-832-5200

PA Career Link Employment Services - 724-755-2330

Angel Food Ministries through Life Spring Christian Church - 724-832-7514

Homes Build Hope - 724-838-0752

Habitat for Humanity - 724-523-0308

Westmoreland Community Action - Next Step Housing Program - 724-834-1260

Referral Line - PA 211 Southwest - 1-800-222-8848

Westmoreland County Food Bank - 724-468-8660

Welcome Home Shelter - 724-838-9133

Westmoreland Case Management - 724-837-1808

Blackburn Shelter - 724-836-1122

 

The following numbers may be able to assist with your first month’s rent and/or security deposit:

Christian Layman’s - 724-834-4464

Westmoreland County Housing Authority - 724-832-7248

Catholic Charities - 724-837-1840

Salvation Army - 724-834-3335

 

CHIP Information