Before staff or students leave for school, they should answer these questions:

1. Is the student/are you exhibiting one (1) or more of the Group A Symptoms? If the answer is yes, stay home and contact the school nurse.
2. Is the student/are you exhibiting two (2) or more of the Group B Symptoms? If the answer is yes, stay home and contact the school nurse.
3. Is the student/are you taking a fever-reducing medication? If the answer is yes, stay home and contact the school nurse.
4. Has the student/have you tested positive for COVID-19, or been exposed to someone with COVID-19 symptoms, or been exposed to someone with a confirmed or probable case of COID-19? If the answer is yes, stay home and contact the school nurse.

Question source: CDC and Pennsylvania Department of Health, created July 21, 2020

2021-2022 School Calendar

Food Service Resources

Health Requirements

Pennsylvania's Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

Skyward Family Access is an online portal will help you both monitor and participate in your child’s education and communicate with teachers. In Family Access, you will view your student’s attendance, grades, upcoming assignments, and other important information. Your children will have their own accounts, where they will check grades, complete online assignments, and more.

To learn more about Family Access, be sure to check out Skyward’s parent toolkit at skyward.com/parents. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the main office at your child's school for K-6 families or the guidance office at Baldwin High School. You can also download the Family Access Mobile App for iOS and Android.

*Be sure to sign off on the Chromebook Handbook form in Family Access if you are new to the District or a parent of a student in grades K-6.*

Skyward Family Access

The Baldwin-Whitehall School District provides extensive services to many users on a daily basis. 

• All routes have been revised, resulting in buses traveling on a more “main line” system.  While some children may have to walk further to their bus stop, changes were made to improve timing and safety for all students. Home stops will continue to be provided only on routes deemed by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation as Hazardous Routes.  (for more information, please review BWSD Policy #810)
• A GPS tracking program for the buses to allow parents to monitor the time and location of their child’s bus.  

  • Versatrans My Stop FAQ

  • Versatrans My Stop Account Information

• Students are entitled to one bus stop location in the morning as well as the afternoon.  These stops may be different based upon child care needs.
• Students needing two different stops (different days of the week) in either the morning or afternoon must have proper documentation related to custody or licensed/certified day care.  Issues of convenience cannot be honored.
• Bus stop changes related to family emergencies shall only be granted with the approval of the school administration.
• Request for bus stop changes (consistent with BWSD Policy #810) must be made using the change request form found on the BWSD website (www.bwschools.net) under the Transportation tab.  Changes for students with existing bus stops shall be made within 2 weeks.
• Students not having a transportation schedule shall receive priority status and will be handled within 72 hours of submission of request. 

Thank you for your anticipated support as we work to ensure all students are provided safe and efficient transportation services.

Contact Information:

Email: smizla@bwschools.net , lbrady@bwschools.net.

Phone: 412-885-7595

To learn more about our one to one program, please click on the button below.

One to One Program for Students in Grades K-12

Chromebook Protection Plan

This year the District is only accepting electronic payments for the protection plan.  This is the same system that is used for meal payments with the food services department. Click here for Directions for new e-funds users. Credit card and check payments are accepted on e-funds.

Click The Payment Button To Make A Protection Plan Payment

Payment

Chromebook handbook

*Be sure to sign off on the Chromebook Handbook form in Family Access if you are new to the District or a parent of a student in grades K-6.*

To learn more about Family Access, be sure to check out Skyward’s parent toolkit at skyward.com/parents. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the main office at your child's school for K-6 families or the guidance office at Baldwin High School. You can also download the Family Access Mobile App for iOS and Android.

Skyward Family Access

technology accounts at a glance

Do you have questions about Skyward, Canvas, and Google accounts? Check out this document. 

Free/Reduced Cost Internet Solutions for Students and Families

Several options exist for students and parents to gain access to the internet from a variety of providers.  Please visit any of the links below from your smartphone to sign up.

Comcast Internet Essentials

https://www.internetessentials.com

Xfinity WiFi hotspots across the country will also be available to anyone who needs them for free, including non-Xfinity Internet subscribers.

https://hotspots.wifi.xfinity.com/mobile/?nc

AT&T

https://m.att.com/shopmobile/internet/access/

Telephone - 855.220.5211

Sprint

https://fedgov.sprint.com/app/ConnectEDII/ProgramRequirements/2-0_lp

Spectrum

https://www.spectrum.com/browse/content/spectrum-internet-assist.html

Verizon

www.verizon.com/support/residential/account/manage-account/lifeline-discount

USAC

https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/lifeline-support-affordable-communications

How to turn your phone into a hotspot (be sure to check with your cell phone provider regarding possible charges)

https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-turn-your-phone-into-a-wi-fi-hotspot  

Baldwin-Whitehall School District is following resources from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provide up-to-date information about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and best practices for limiting its spread.

COVID-19 FAQ (CDC)

Symptoms of Coronavirus (CDC)

What You Need to Know About Coronavirus (CDC)

What to Do If You Are Sick with Coronavirus (CDC)

How to Stop the Spread of Germs (CDC)

For more information on COVID-19, please refer to these official resources from the following organizations for up-to-the moment information.

Center for Disease Control (CDC)

Allegheny County Health Department

Johns Hopkins Global Coronavirus Tracker

Pennsylvania Department of Health

World Health Organization (WHO)

Here are some useful tips from child health experts on the best ways to explain COVID-19 to children, how to help kids manage their feelings of fear or worry, and how to proactively prepare your family to manage a coronavirus infection effectively.

Tips for Discussing COVID-19 with Children (CDC)

How to Talk with Children About Serious Topics (PBS Kids)

Helping Families Prepare for COVID-19 (NCTSN)