how to stay informed

We regularly communicate important information about Hosford and it can be a real challenge to keep track of it all. In addition to messages from the Hosford office, here are the main channels the Hosford community uses to keep you up to date.

NEWSLetter

The Hosford Newsletter contains information about the Hosford PTSA and is compiled by the principal. It comes out on Sundays or Mondays and contains messages from staff, a calendar of upcoming activities, and announcements and information about school-sponsored or community events. All families new to Hosford are automatically subscribed to the Newsletter at the start of the school year. Check your spam filter and the contact the office if you are not getting it!

parentVUE

ParentVUE and StudentVUE, also called Synergy, is a secure website and mobile app that offers parents, guardians, and students real-time access to students' school messages, attendance, grades, class schedules, and more. We highly encourage families to routinely check Synergy to help support their student's success. To sign up for ParentVUE, you need to get an Activation Code from the Hosford office. Students automatically have access to StudentVUE using their PPS network credentials. Click here for more information.

CANVAS

Canvas is the classroom online platform for grades 6-12. ITo link to your student’s classroom content as an observer, follow instructions here.

google group

The Hosford Google Group is our community bulletin board. Group members post information related to school activities, announcements of general community interest (such as neighborhood events, fundraisers), and personal messages (such as bikes for sale, tutoring help available). To join the group, click here.

Social Media

If you use Facebook you may also be interested in these Hosford accounts:

contact hosford PTSA

The Hosford PTSA is always available to answer questions and welcomes input and feedback from families. Read more here on the PTSA website or email us at PTSAhosford@gmail.com.

We are all looking forward to having a great year at Hosford!