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Shamokin Area School District

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Current Students & Families

Current students & families

Start today.
Stay connected.

Your school day, family tools, SPEAR updates, calendar, and support—all organized around what you need to do next.

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Your SPEAR day starts here: Homeroom, To-do, Calendar, and help when you need it.

Student spotlight

SPEAR students,
front and center.

A place to celebrate the growth, achievements, and contributions that make our students shine.

Illustration of a student studying at a desk; not an actual SPEAR student

Recognition spotlight

Student of the Month

A place to celebrate students whose effort, growth, and kindness stand out.

Illustration of books and study materials for Honor Roll

Academic achievement

Honor Roll

The first list will be featured here.

Coming January 2027
SPEAR Learning Center entrance

Beyond the classroom

SPEAR moments

Student projects, creativity, service, and school celebrations all belong here.

SPEAR Learning Center
Nominate a Student for the Spotlight See SPEAR posts

Tell us about a student achievement worth celebrating. Opens an email to SPEAR for staff review; nothing is posted automatically.

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Dates & events

Accessibility View of Full-Page Calendar
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Your daily starting point

Start your SPEAR day.

Open Student Login, check today’s plan, complete assigned work, and connect when you need help.

New to SPEAR?

Start here before the daily routine.

Use the First-Day Orientation and Family Quick Start Guide to learn the accounts, routine, and support options.

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News & Posts

Check current updates first.

Find announcements, deadlines, weekly reminders, and important SPEAR program information.

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For students

Today’s four-step path

  1. Open HomeroomBegin in Pearson Connexus.

  2. Check To-do and CalendarSee what is due across courses.

  3. Join or workUse live lessons, office hours, or assigned coursework.

  4. Connect when stuckUse WebMail, teacher feedback, SPEAR, or the Learning Center.

For families & Learning Coaches

Family tools at a glance

New to SPEAR? Open orientation and the family guide.

New to SPEAR?

Start here: orientation & family guide

Watch the orientation or browse the family guide at your own pace.

VIDEO · 8 MINUTES

First-Day Orientation An 8-minute video to help students begin their first day in SPEAR. Captions are available in the player. Watch orientation in Canva ↗

Need a login or account help? Find the right tool in Family Tools.

Prefer short steps? Read quick answers.

Handbook highlights

Browse Handbook Highlights.

Explore the handbook topics in this 42-slide guide. Use the full-screen option for easier reading.

Browse highlights · 42 slides ↗

Attendance, progress & support

Know what to do each day and who to call when plans change.

Students begin in Homeroom, check their work and progress, and contact SPEAR when they need help. The current SPEAR handbook governs attendance requirements; the grade-band forms below are for reporting an absence.

  1. Start in Homeroom.

    Check To-do and Calendar, join scheduled learning, and complete assigned work.

  2. Keep progress visible.

    Students and Learning Coaches can check coursework, missing work, grades, activity, and teacher feedback.

  3. Connect when stuck.

    Use teacher feedback, Pearson WebMail, SPEAR, or the Learning Center to ask for help.

  4. Report an absence.

    Use the appropriate district form below, or contact SPEAR for help choosing the right route.

Start here Call the SPEAR Office: 570-509-2870

SPEAR can help your family find the correct grade-band or building route.

Ask SPEAR an attendance question

For guardians and learning coaches

Three accounts. One clear role for each.

See what each tool is for, watch the available platform videos, and use the links at the bottom of each card when you are ready to continue.

Pearson Observer

SPEAR coursework and grades
Watch the official Pearson Observer overviewSee how a family member moves through the Observer view.Watch video

Use Pearson Observer to review your student’s assigned coursework, progress, gradebook, and teacher feedback. The official Pearson help video walks families through the Observer view.

Your Observer account is set up by SPEAR and linked to your student. If you cannot see your student or a course, contact the SPEAR team. Interface details may change, so use the current Pearson guide for step-by-step directions.

NotificationsBuzz account emails about coursework and account activity, based on the notification preferences in your account.
Open Pearson Connexus Observer getting-started guide

ParentSquare

School communication

Use ParentSquare for district and SPEAR messages, alerts, posts, forms, and two-way communication. ParentSquare can translate communication into your preferred language.

Your email address or mobile number must match the contact information in district records. ParentSquare is for communication; Pearson Observer remains the place to review coursework and grades.

NotificationsDirect messages, weekly updates, and automatic notices by app, text, or email, according to your ParentSquare settings.
Open ParentSquare
Getting Started guide (PDF) Parent questions and help

ParentVUE

District student records
ParentVUE district guideActivation, records, attendance, and password helpOpen the visual guide

Use ParentVUE for official district student records and attendance information when it is posted. ParentVUE is separate from Pearson Connexus and does not replace the Pearson course gradebook.

Guardian activation uses the district process and information connected to your student. The local guide is featured here because generic ParentVUE videos may show options that Shamokin Area does not use.

NotificationsAttendance and school-record updates when those notices are enabled for your account by the district.
Open ParentVUE
District ParentVUE guide Reset a forgotten password

Want a guided introduction to SPEAR? View the Family Quick Start Guide and First-Day Orientation.

Local support

Choose the help the student needs.

Local support has two sides: a place to build a productive school day and focused tutoring when coursework needs extra attention. Select either route to see how it works.

Open doorway into the SPEAR Learning Center at Shamokin Area School District
SPEAR Learning Center

A local place to focus, get help, and move forward.

Need a boost? The Learning Center gives students a structured space to work, build confidence, and connect with support teachers. The team can help your family plan a next step when coursework or the daily routine feels difficult.

What students can do here

  • Get Pearson Connexus guidance
  • Review student progress
  • Meet the support team
  • Connect with teachers
  • Set aside focused work time
  • Free breakfast and lunch
Plan your visit Tuesday–Thursday
8:00 AM–11:00 AM

Breakfast is available to students who arrive at the start of school; lunch is available to students who stay until 11:00 AM. Families are encouraged to call ahead.

Call SPEAR: 570-509-2870
Artistic close-up of a SPEAR student receiving tutoring through a laptop while working in a notebook
Targeted academic helpAfter-school tutoring
Free for SPEAR students

Work through the course content that is holding progress back.

After-school tutoring adds focused academic help beyond the regular day. Students can bring a difficult concept, current assignment, or pattern of missing work and leave with a clearer next step.

  • Current assignment support
  • Help with difficult concepts
  • Missing-work recovery
  • A plan for what to do next
Monday–Thursday · 2:25–4:00 p.m.Call SPEAR for current access and location details.
Ask about tutoring

Course-specific help is also available through teacher office hours. Times, access details, and support availability can change; current course and SPEAR directions control.

Quick help for students & families

Quick answers. Clear next steps.

Choose a question for a short guide. Your current Homeroom and course directions remain the place for assigned work and schedules.

How do I start my school day?
  1. Sign in to Pearson Connexus and open Homeroom.
  2. Review your current directions, To-do list, and Calendar.
  3. Follow your grade-band and course directions for lessons, assignments, and check-ins.
Open Student Login

New to SPEAR? Find the First-Day Orientation and Family Quick Start Guide in Resources.

Which account should my family use?
  1. Choose Pearson Observer for coursework, grades, progress, and teacher feedback.
  2. Choose ParentSquare for school messages and alerts, or ParentVUE for district student records.
  3. Open Family Tools for sign-in links and instructions. Ask SPEAR if you need Observer access or help choosing an account.
Choose a family account
What if my device, internet, or login stops working?
  1. Note which device or service is affected and the error you see.
  2. Contact SPEAR for help reaching the appropriate support team.
  3. If the problem prevents coursework, explain which task is affected and ask what to do next.
Ask SPEAR for technology help

Never send your password. Avoid including private student records in screenshots.

Who can help with an assignment?
  1. Review the assignment directions and teacher feedback.
  2. Use Pearson WebMail to ask the course teacher about the lesson, assignment, or feedback.
  3. If you need help getting back on track or finding the right person, contact SPEAR.
Open Pearson Connexus
How do I report an absence?
  1. Open the absence-reporting section and choose the student's grade band.
  2. Follow the directions on the district form.
  3. Contact SPEAR if you need help choosing the correct route.
Find the absence form
How do I plan a Learning Center visit?
  1. Decide what you need help with: Pearson, progress, teacher connections, or focused work time.
  2. Contact SPEAR before the visit so staff can help you plan.
  3. Ask the team to confirm arrival details and what to bring.
Plan a Learning Center visit

See Learning Center hours and meal information.

How do I prepare for a course or graduation conversation?
  1. Write down your question about courses, your schedule, credits, or future plans.
  2. Review the current directions and announcements in Homeroom.
  3. Ask SPEAR to connect you with Guidance for an individual review.
Ask about courses and planning

Guidance confirms individual course plans, credits, and graduation requirements.

Still not sure? Email the SPEAR team.