District News

Dear Families:

Yesterday, January 7, 2025, we were informed by PowerSchool, our Student Information System (SIS) platform, that they experienced an international cyber attack at the end of December. This afternoon, our data team was invited to a webinar by PowerSchool to learn more about the situation. We have confirmed that some of our data was accessed. Fortunately, the disclosed information did not include any students’ Social Security Numbers. 

Essentially, the data accessed was the student's name, birthdate, address and similar information.  The discernable data fields accessed can be found here.

In the webinar, PowerSchool  shared their corrective actions and confidence that there is no further threat to the data.

While there is no indication that student passwords were compromised, we will supplement our daily monitoring system by providing students with new passwords in the next few days. 

We have worked extensively to ensure security in our data systems, such as implementing a Multi-Factor Authentication process, geographic restrictions, suspicious login protections and other security measures. It is unfortunate that, in spite of these efforts, our data was accessed as part of the PowerSchool cyberattack. We will continue to work to ensure our data is secure and will ensure our Student Information System increases security protections. 

PowerSchool is monitoring the situation, has engaged a cybersecurity remediation company to prevent future incidents, and will provide our staff with updates for our community. For questions related to PowerSchool’s security procedures, please visit PowerSchool’s website or email Security [at] PowerSchool.com.

In Campbell USD, our core values—We are Learners, We are Collaborators, We are Community Builders—guide us in making our district a vibrant place for everyone to learn and grow. This year, we introduced the Campbell Kudos program as a way for employees to recognize each other for living out these values. 

Please join us in celebrating our many Community Builders, employees who foster a positive and inclusive learning environment for our students and staff .

To see who we’re honoring, watch this special video.

Campbell Union School District’s mission is clear: to educate every student to their highest potential. By embracing a mindset of continuous improvement, we work together—students, families, and educators—to ensure that every child has the resources and opportunities they need to thrive.

Our commitment to our mission is rooted in our core values, which guide our efforts to create supportive, engaging, and equitable learning environments. 

We Are Learners.

• We listen to understand and build clarity
• We are curious and operate with a growth mindset
• We are open to growing pains and discomfort
• We persevere through failure
• We offer and solicit honest feedback
• We make time to reflect
• We celebrate growth and impact

We Are Collaborators.

• We share our voice and share the air
• We build trusting relationships
• We are open and willing to learn from all perspectives
• We create intentional opportunities for all to share
• We are responsible to ourselves and others
• We demonstrate vulnerability

We Are Community Builders. 

• We uplift marginalized voices
• We create a culture of kindness
• We take time to know and care for each other
• We listen with an open mind
• We respect confidentiality
• We build trust
• We create buy in

As Thanksgiving approaches, we want to express our gratitude to the amazing community partners who enrich our students’ school experiences. From Elevate Math tutors supporting middle schoolers to Stanford’s Dr. Jo Boaler fostering a growth mindset in elementary math, and volunteers from Tzu Chi, Women’s League, and Foster Grandparents, your dedication fuels student success.

PTAs, Home-School Clubs, Boosters, and committees like the Innovation Council and Parent  Advisory Committees amplify these efforts, creating more opportunities and connections.

Thank you for helping us build a strong, supportive community. Wishing you a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

Ver el video en español.