Case Study: Orchard Park Central School District achieves time and cost savings and improved parent engagement with PowerSchool

Orchard Park Central School District - Customer Case Study

Orchard Park Central School District, a top-performing K–12 district in Western New York serving about 5,100 students, faced an outdated student information system and low satisfaction with its SIS. Seeking an updated, BOCES- and state-supported solution that would deliver real ROI, better communication with families, and greater operational efficiency, the district switched to PowerSchool in 2006.

PowerSchool provided a unified, web-based SIS with PowerTeacher gradebook, a parent portal and mobile app, PowerScheduler, online athletics registration, and easy customization. The district cut printing and mailing costs, streamlined registration and scheduling, improved staff productivity, and boosted parent engagement and transparency — all while maintaining strong academic outcomes and a more flexible, tailored system.

Orchard Park Central School District

Michael Piatko

Microcomputer Decision Support Specialist