Rose Hill Public Schools Impacted by PowerSchool Data Breach

We want to inform our community about a data breach that occurred within PowerSchool, our district’s Student Information System provider. Recent forensic investigations have confirmed that Rose Hill Public Schools was among the districts affected by this breach.

What Happened?
In December 2024, a PowerSchool employee’s credentials were compromised, allowing unauthorized access to data stored in their global Student Information System (SIS). This breach impacted districts across the nation and internationally, including several in Kansas. PowerSchool became aware of the breach on December 28, 2024, and took immediate action, including notifying law enforcement, securing their systems, and engaging cybersecurity experts to investigate and respond.

What Data Was Accessed?
PowerSchool has indicated that the data accessed may include:

Names, addresses, and phone numbers.
Student health and grade information.

It is important to note that no passwords, Social Security numbers, financial information, or photographs were included in the breach.

What We Know So Far
PowerSchool has assured us of the following:

The incident has been contained, and there is no evidence of malware or ongoing unauthorized activity.
The accessed data has been deleted without replication or dissemination. PowerSchool is actively monitoring the dark web to ensure the data is not shared or misused.
There is no anticipated operational disruption to their services.

What Is PowerSchool Doing?
PowerSchool has taken swift action to address the breach, including:

Engaging third-party cybersecurity experts and law enforcement to assist in their investigation.
Deactivating the compromised credentials and restricting access to the affected portal.
Implementing a complete password reset and enhanced access controls to prevent future incidents.

Additionally, PowerSchool will provide:

Credit monitoring services for affected adults.
Identity protection services for affected minors.

What Happens Next?
Rose Hill Public Schools will continue to monitor updates from PowerSchool and share relevant information with our community as we receive it. While PowerSchool is taking responsibility for this incident, Rose Hill School District remains committed to protecting the privacy and security of our students, staff, and families.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We appreciate your understanding and support as we navigate this matter together.

Stay informed and rest assured that we are prioritizing the safety and privacy of your data.

Attachment: Media Release sent to families and staff.

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