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Welcome to the Virginia PowerSchool Users Group (VAPSUG)



Does your school division or school currently use the PowerSchool student information system?  If so, we would be glad to have you join us.  We host quarterly meetings for members to discuss topics of interest and provide training.  Through our website we host discussion forums and file sharing for members.  We also host an annual end user conference to provide training for staff in your schools.  Come become a part of the community of PowerSchool users in Virginia.

Current Member Divisions and Schools

VAPSUG Conference 2026:

The Power of Us: Collaborating for Success

October 26-28, 2026

The Hotel Madison

Harrisonburg, VA

 

Conference registration is now open!

 

Why You Should Join US:

In direct response to an overwhelming demand! We’re excited to expand our conference schedule by an extra half day—giving you full access to every opportunity to continue your professional development without sacrificing your travel plans. This conference is an opportunity to transform your Powerschool skills, build your professional network, and connect with a community of passionate and dedicated peers. Come learn new strategies, share best practices, and leave with the tools and connections you need to make a real impact.

1. Click here to review course descriptions (session registration will open at a later date):  Proposed Course Descriptions

 

2. Click here to register for the conference:  Conference Registration

 

3. Click here to register for the hotel:  Hotel Reservations

You may call, if necessary, to make your reservation: (833) 564-0200 Please mention that you're attending the Virginia PowerSchool Users Group Conference (VAPSUG) to get our discounted rate.  The cost per room is $110 +tax. 

Important End of Year Information Regarding SIF


After PowerSchool EOY / New Year Rollover is Done
  1. In PowerSchool, from the District Office, go toSystem Management > Data Exchange > General Setup  

  2. Choose the SIF profile in the Profile dropdown. 
    (Now in the SIF profile view, you see sections for General Options and Communications Settings.)

  3. In Communications Settings, next to School Years, check ONLY the box for the new year. 
    (It might not be present until after PowerSchool’s July state reporting update. If it’s not present, stop here and ask PowerSchool support for information.)

  4. Save the page.

  5. Go to Data and Reporting > Data Exchange
    (You’ll see a menu with all the profile names in it and a label that's similar to “Profile Dashboard to View”)

  6. Choose the SIF profile in that dropdown.
    (You see a table with one row for each data type like School Info, Student Personal, etc.) 

  7. At the end of the School Info row, click on Run Now and from that popup menu choose PUBLISH ALL.

  8. Use the same way to choose PUBLISH ALL for Student Personal and Student School Enrollment.
    (Ignore any other data types listed unless Loop Data support tells you otherwise.)

  9. IMPORTANT: Email support@sifworks.comthe day you finish to let us know you’ve done this. 
    (We’ll do your sync in the next day or two so PowerSchool has time to finish the publishing and so our technicians can watch the sync.)