Instructions for Creating a New Account in PowerSchool Parent Portal

1. The PowerSchool Parent Portal can be accessed at https://epsnj.powerschool.com/public/
2. Click on the Create Account tab and then select the blue Create Account button

3. Fill out all information under Parent Account Details.  Please make sure you enter a valid email address, as this will be used for password recovery

4. In the Link Students to Account section, enter the student’s name and Access ID and Access Password, which can be provided by your school’s main office.  Repeat this step for as many students as you need to add.

5. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click Enter.  After your account has been created, you will receive an email to verify your account.  Check Spam if you do not receive the email.

Tips for Using the Parent Portal:

• If you forget your username or password, you must click on the Having trouble signing in? link on the login page.  An email will be sent to the email address used when you created your account.
  
  

• You can change your password or associated email account by clicking on Account Preferences and selecting the Profile tab

• Email notifications can be configured by clicking on Email Notification.  Additional email addresses can also be added to receive notifications
  
  

• You can add students to your account by clicking Account Preferences and selecting the Students tab
  
  

• Please note the school cannot recover a lost password.  You must use the link on the login page.  If you are still experiencing difficulty, please contact the main office at your child’s school.