Students & Parents
Submit Student Absences Online with the PowerSchool Parent Portal!
We’re excited to announce a new feature in the PowerSchool Parent Portal that makes reporting student absences quick and easy!
To submit an absence:
Visit the Sandpoint High School homepage and click the PowerSchool Parent Portal link, or access it directly here: PowerSchool Parent Portal.
Log in to your parent portal.
Select “Attendance Monitor” from the left-hand navigation menu.
Click “Report New Attendance,” enter the absence dates and reason, and you’re all set!
For step-by-step guidance, check out this helpful video: How to Enter Absences into the Parent Portal.
This feature also lets you view your student’s attendance history and sign up for instant updates—all in one convenient place. We hope this makes managing attendance easier for our families
Responsibilities of Parents/Guardians
Provide for the physical and emotional needs of your teen.
Encourage your teen’s daily attendance to school and promptly report and explain absences.
Be sure your teen is appropriately dressed at school and school-related activities.
Discuss report cards and school assignments with your teen.
Promote high expectations for your teen’s behavior, school achievement, and homework.
Establish and maintain open lines of communication with the school.
Responsibilities of Students
Attend all classes, daily and on time.
Be prepared for each class with appropriate materials and assignments.
Follow the SHS dress code.
Exhibit respect toward self and others.
Adhere to the SHS code of student conduct.
Obey all school personnel, school rules, safety rules at school-related activities including the bus.
Communicate with your parents about academic and extracurricular requirements, school policies, and your academic progress.
Helpful Hints
Career-Technical Education (CTE)
Cedar Post (yearbook)
Monticola (yearbook)
Rules & Policies
LPOSD Prohibition of Tobacco Possession and Use
LPOSD Substance and Alcohol Abuse
Join CARE!
Remaining involved in your child’s high school experience is critical while still allowing them to become independent!
Our mission as parents of Sandpoint High School students and members of CARE (Caring Adults Recognizing Excellence) is to strengthen our school, students, teachers and staff through appreciation. We seek to create a culture of respect in an environment people want to work and attend. CARE utilizes volunteerism and collaboration to enrich and support the betterment of our school. We promote to all people who walk through these doors - strive to be your best!
Encourage parent involvement to make our school the very best it can be.
Enhance communication between the school, parents and students.
Promote positive peer culture among all staff, students and parents.
Support the teachers, counselors and administrators by assisting with projects and functions.
Create an opportunity for parents to connect with one another in support of their children.
Support parents with the next stage of development of their child’s independence.
Parents, staff, students, and community collaborate on a major project each year.
Lastly, Make a significant mark on our high school!
Download the CARE Brochure here! Sign up today. Your school needs and wants your help!