Back-to-School Packet

Student Directory Information

• Schools can share basic student information, such as name, grade, and yearbook, unless you opt out.
• If you do nothing, your student’s info can be shared.
• If you check the box, your student’s information will not be shared in items such as yearbooks, honor rolls, or school programs.

Media Participation

• Schools may share student photos, work, or news on their websites, social media platforms, newsletters, or with the media.
• If you do nothing, your student can be included.
• If you check the box, your student will not be included in any media for the 2025–26 school year.

APS Consent for Billing Public Insurance (Medicaid/FAMIS)

• APS can request that Medicaid help cover the cost of certain school services for students. To do this, APS must share limited information about your student with Medicaid.
• Saying yes does not affect your student’s outside Medicaid/FAMIS benefits, and services at school are still free whether you consent or not.
• You may change your mind at any time.
• If you do nothing, APS can share your student’s information with Medicaid.
• If you check the box, APS will NOT share your student’s information with Medicaid.

School Counseling

• Counselors help students with academics, social-emotional skills, and college/career planning.
• Parents may opt out of these services for their students for the school year.
• If you do nothing or select yes, your student will receive services.
• If you select no, your student will not receive classroom lessons or individual counseling in these areas.
  • Counselors may still see students for safety or discipline concerns (bullying, suicide risk, threats).

For Secondary Students Only Hazel Health – Free Virtual Mental Health Services (Grades 6–12 only)

• Students can access free teletherapy services through Hazel Health.
• To set this up, APS shares basic information with Hazel Health (student name, DOB, parent/guardian contact).
• If you do nothing or say yes, your student’s information will be shared.
• If you select no, your student will not be able to use Hazel Health services unless APS staff are directly involved.

• Many school PTAs make a directory each year for families.
• It may include student and family contact info, grade level, and PTA information.
• Families use it to connect with each other about school activities, playdates, or carpools.
• PTAs only share the directory with families within the school and do not disclose the information to businesses or other parties.

You must opt in for your family to be included.

Naloxone (Narcan) is a medicine that can quickly reverse an opioid overdose and save a life. Key points:

• Students must be trained to recognize an overdose and use Naloxone.
• Students are not prescribed Naloxone for themselves but may carry it to help others in need.
• It must be kept in its original container and carried with care.
• If used, the student must notify APS staff and call 911 right away.
• Permission is for one school year only and may be revoked if not carried safely.
• The School Board’s insurance does not cover students if they are sued for improper use.

Consent: If you give permission, you must provide the date your student completed the Naloxone training. The packet will not be approved if the date is incomplete. 

• This section is meant to identify and support students who might be experiencing homelessness or unstable housing.
• The school asks a few simple questions to determine if a student qualifies for Project Extra Step. This program provides additional support and resources to ensure every student can attend school and succeed, even if they don’t have a stable home.
• Answer 2 questions, yes or no; all is confidential.

The packet must be completed online through ParentVUE, either on a computer or a mobile device.

Yes. The packet must be completed every year to ensure contact information is up to date. Student opt-out preferences must also be renewed annually, and new information may be included that wasn’t available the previous year.

You can reset your passwords using the steps below:

• Select Forgot Password.
• Enter your email address associated with the account.
• An email message will be sent to that email address with a link to reset the password.
• Clicking on the link in the email takes you to the Change Password screen, where you must enter your First Name, Last Name and the new password.  You must enter your First Name and Last Name EXACTLY as they appear in your ParentVUE account to reset your password.

If you are unable to access the email account, please contact your school’s registrar.

• How do I recover my password?
• How do I change my current password?

No. Only one parent/guardian per family will need to complete the process for all students.

Yes, you can start the process, log out, and return later to finish. Your progress will be saved. When you log back into ParentVUE, select “Resume Back to School Packet.” This will let you continue right where you left off.

Families can review and update important information each year for all students, including:

• Parent/guardian contact details
• Preferred language for communication (oral and written)
• Emergency contacts
• Student’s chosen name
• Student’s military connection and home internet access
• Permissions for media, student work, yearbook,  counseling,
• Sharing of directory information (with colleges, military recruiters, or third-party requests)
• Medicaid parental consent and emergency authorization
• Transportation options and emergency dismissal information

You will not be able to edit your student’s home address or certain demographic details, which will appear as greyed-out fields. To make changes to that information, please contact your student’s school directly for assistance.