Skyward Upgrade 2023

  • We're excited to announce that Skyward Family Access has received a major upgrade! The system is now more modern, user-friendly, and has new features.

    The upgrade is still affecting student registration and transfer processes:

    Skyward Family Access is now open! Here’s what you need to know:

    • Parents/guardians can use your existing username and password to log in to Family Access at: https://www.nthurston.k12.wa.us/skyward
    • Please take a moment to log in and familiarize yourself with the new user interface. While you’re there, you can review your family’s contact information for accuracy and complete back-to-school forms.
    • Schedules for middle and high school students will become available prior to the start of school. The exact day will vary by school, and some schools may not be available until September 4.
    • Skyward Student Access is also open. Students will now use Microsoft Single Sign-On to access Skyward rather than a separate username and password. Middle and high school students received an email with access instructions on August 31.

Absence Reporting Through Family Access

  • Log into Family Access. Contact your school's office if you do not know your username and/or password.
    • If you have multiple students, click on the student you wish to report the absence at the top of the screen (the drop-down at the top if you're using the mobile app).
    • Click on the Attendance tile
      Attendance Tile (student icon with check-mark)
    • Make sure you're on the Absence Requests (tabs are in the middle of the screen), click Add Absence Request at the very right, choose the appropriate reason, adding notes, and copying the request to multiple students, if needed.
    • A message will be sent to your office with the information and will be pending until it has been processed.

    Watch this video to see it in action!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Did my Family Access login information change during the upgrade?

  • What if I forgot my Family Access username or password?

  • How do I use the Skyward mobile app after the upgrade?

  • How do I download the Skyward mobile app?

  • Where is my student's schedule?

  • Do students have access to Skyward?

  • When will test scores be available in Family Access?

  • How do I add money to my student's lunch account online?

  • More questions?