Technology
Welcome to the Technology Department
Warsaw Community Schools recognizes the value of electronic resources to improve student learning and enhance the administration and operation of its schools. Therefore, the district technology staff is committed to providing prompt repair services and efficient technical assistance to all staff and students.
Student FAQs and Troubleshooting
Many common technology issues can be resolved by reviewing the frequently asked questions below. Before submitting a support request, take a moment to see if one of these solutions addresses your problem. If you are still experiencing difficulties, please let your teacher know. Students should first seek assistance from their teacher, and if additional support is needed, the teacher can submit a request to the Technology Department on the student's behalf.
View the Back-to-School Technology Guide
Still Need Help? Contact the Technology Department at 574-371-5088 (Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.).
Lydia Fisher
Director of Technology
lfisher@warsawschools.org
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Most classroom apps are available on your iPad to install yourself. Here is a quick video to help!
If the app is not available or will not install, let your teacher know.
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Apps that have not been updated may not function properly. Check for available app updates and install them. Restarting your iPad can also help resolve many common app issues. Here is a view to help!
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Check for available app updates and install them. Restarting your iPad can also help resolve many common app issues. Here is a view to help!
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Your school's eLearning link provides access to important online learning resources. Click here to find your school and to locate the correct resources and assignments.
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Your username is your full school email address, and your Gmail password is the same password you use for Securly and PowerSchool. If you are unable to sign in after verifying this information, contact your teacher for assistance.
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Having multiple Google accounts signed in can cause access issues with school resources. Remove any personal accounts and ensure you are signed in only with your Warsaw Community Schools account when completing schoolwork. View this video for instructions to remove the extra accounts.
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Some educational websites require cookies to function properly. If a website is not loading or allowing you to sign in, check Safari settings and make sure cookies are enabled. Here is a tutorial.
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Google Hangouts has been replaced by Google Meet. To install it, watch the Install Apps video and search for Google Meet in Self Service. If you are unable to find or install the app, let your teacher know so they can submit a support request.
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First, verify that you are signed into Securly. View the tutorial here. If apps or websites still are not loading properly, clearing your Safari cache may resolve the issue.
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Clearing your Safari cache can resolve many common issues, including pages that won't load, login problems, or websites displaying outdated information. Follow the Clear Cache instructions and then restart Safari before trying again.
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Some educational websites open assignments or resources in a new window. If a pop-up blocker is enabled, the content may not load correctly. Adjust your Safari settings to allow pop-ups for the site you are using. Here is a tutorial.
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Enabling automatic backup ensures your notes are saved to Google Drive and protected if your device is lost, damaged, or replaced. Follow the Auto Backup to Google Drive instructions to set up backups within Notability.
Family Technology Resources
Securly Filter
Warsaw Community Schools uses Securly Filter to help provide a safe and secure online learning environment for students. Securly is a cloud-based web filtering system designed specifically for K–12 schools that helps block inappropriate or harmful content while supporting access to educational resources across school-issued devices.
Securly works on all school assigned devices both on and off campus, helping the district remain compliant with the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) and keeping your students safe online.
Parents may also receive access to Securly’s Parent Portal and weekly activity reports, which provide visibility into their child’s online activity on school-managed devices.
Our goal is to support safe, responsible, and productive technology use while protecting students in digital learning environments.
Securly Home
Securly Home is a companion app that gives parents and guardians greater visibility into their student’s online activity on school-issued devices. Through the app, families can receive notifications, review web activity, and monitor flagged concerns related to student safety and well-being.
Parents may also receive weekly email reports summarizing their child’s online activity and search trends while using district-managed devices. Securly Parent is designed to encourage open communication and partnership between home and school while supporting safe and responsible technology use.
The platform helps families stay informed and engaged in their child’s digital learning experience both on and off campus.
Jamf School
Jamf School is the district’s mobile device management system used to configure, secure, and support school-issued Apple devices such as iPads and MacBooks. This system allows the Technology Department to remotely deploy educational apps, manage device settings, apply security updates, and ensure devices are ready for classroom learning.
Jamf School also helps protect student devices by enforcing security settings, filtering requirements, and district technology policies. In some cases, the system can assist with troubleshooting, locating missing devices, or resetting settings remotely to minimize downtime for students.
The goal of Jamf School is to provide a safe, reliable, and consistent learning experience while helping students and teachers make the most of their classroom technology.
Jamf Parent
Jamf Parent is a mobile app that allows parents and guardians to help manage their student’s school-issued iPad outside of school hours. Through the app, parents can apply restrictions to selected apps, pause device access for focused time, and support healthy digital habits at home.
The app works alongside the district’s device management system and gives families additional tools to support responsible technology use while still maintaining access to important educational resources. Parents can customize controls based on their family’s needs, helping create balance between screen time, homework, and personal time.
Jamf Parent is designed to encourage partnership between home and school in supporting safe, productive, and age-appropriate device usage.
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Securly Filter
Warsaw Community Schools uses Securly Filter to help provide a safe and secure online learning environment for students. Securly is a cloud-based web filtering system designed specifically for K–12 schools that helps block inappropriate or harmful content while supporting access to educational resources across school-issued devices.
Securly works on all school assigned devices both on and off campus, helping the district remain compliant with the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) and keeping your students safe online.
Parents may also receive access to Securly’s Parent Portal and weekly activity reports, which provide visibility into their child’s online activity on school-managed devices.
Our goal is to support safe, responsible, and productive technology use while protecting students in digital learning environments.
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Securly Home
Securly Home is a companion app that gives parents and guardians greater visibility into their student’s online activity on school-issued devices. Through the app, families can receive notifications, review web activity, and monitor flagged concerns related to student safety and well-being.
Parents may also receive weekly email reports summarizing their child’s online activity and search trends while using district-managed devices. Securly Parent is designed to encourage open communication and partnership between home and school while supporting safe and responsible technology use.
The platform helps families stay informed and engaged in their child’s digital learning experience both on and off campus.
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Jamf School
Jamf School is the district’s mobile device management system used to configure, secure, and support school-issued Apple devices such as iPads and MacBooks. This system allows the Technology Department to remotely deploy educational apps, manage device settings, apply security updates, and ensure devices are ready for classroom learning.
Jamf School also helps protect student devices by enforcing security settings, filtering requirements, and district technology policies. In some cases, the system can assist with troubleshooting, locating missing devices, or resetting settings remotely to minimize downtime for students.
The goal of Jamf School is to provide a safe, reliable, and consistent learning experience while helping students and teachers make the most of their classroom technology.
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Jamf Parent
Jamf Parent is a mobile app that allows parents and guardians to help manage their student’s school-issued iPad outside of school hours. Through the app, parents can apply restrictions to selected apps, pause device access for focused time, and support healthy digital habits at home.
The app works alongside the district’s device management system and gives families additional tools to support responsible technology use while still maintaining access to important educational resources. Parents can customize controls based on their family’s needs, helping create balance between screen time, homework, and personal time.
Jamf Parent is designed to encourage partnership between home and school in supporting safe, productive, and age-appropriate device usage.
Safe School Helpline: Anonymous School Safety Resource
SAFETY and Anti-Bullying *ANONYMOUS HELPLINE
Educators, students, parents, and community members all share the responsibility to keep our school district safe.
We value everyone's help.
There are 4 Ways to report a concern:
- Tap on the HELPLINE App on any school-issued iPad.
- Text "TIPS": 1-614-426-0240
- Call Toll-Free: 1-800-418-6423 ext. 359
- Go to: safeschoolhelpline
If you have a concern about a behavior (physical, verbal, written, or cyber), a mental health struggle, or a health & safety issue of another kind, reach out through HELPLINE
Give ALL supporting details (who, what, when, where, how) so the responding team can follow up and address the concern.
*We use a third party to collect our safety concerns. They keep you anonymous if you request to be, and they will reach out to you, if follow-up questions are needed.
Accidental Damage Protection (ADP)
WCS works with a 3rd party company to offer and processes your Accidental Device Protection.
View more info here by clicking this link
