Technology

Our Mission & Vision

The mission of the Piqua Technology Department is to ensure technology serves as an embedded, powerful tool for knowledge acquisition, communication, and instruction. We accept the responsibility to prepare all students to be ethical, responsible digital citizens who are not only capable of using current technology but are ready to adapt to the innovations of tomorrow.

Every technology decision we make is weighed against its impact district-wide—ensuring our students, teachers, and administrators have the exact resources they need to succeed.

Driving Education Through Collaboration

Technology is no longer optional; it is a vital necessity that enriches the learning process and enhances classroom instruction in ways traditional materials cannot. To achieve this, our collaboration with the Curriculum Department is unique and crucial. By actively embedding ourselves in the educational process, we bridge the gap between technical infrastructure and classroom learning.

The Team Behind the Technology

This mission is made possible by a dedicated, passion-driven technology team that provides direct support to every building and every grade level across the district.  As a department, we take immense pride in managing as much of Piqua’s technology environment our selves. We are a hands-on team: if it needs to be done, we do it ourselves—and if we don't know how, we learn. From pulling network cabling and mounting interactive classroom technology to configuring switches, provisioning servers, and deploying thousands of Chromebooks, laptops, ipads and desktops, our team does the heavy lifting. By handling hardware deployment and repairs in-house, we maximize efficiency and save the district thousands of dollars each year.

Supported by Our Community

None of this would be possible without our critical stakeholders. We are profoundly grateful for the parents and public whose financial support funds our schools and equips our classrooms. That community investment, combined with the outstanding backing of our District Administration, allows our team to step up every day, work side-by-side with every department, and deliver a superior level of service that truly makes a difference in the education of Piqua’s students.

Core Infrastructure & Security

• High-Speed Internet Access: The district provides robust, high-speed internet access across all buildings for staff and student use. To ensure a safe digital learning environment, all access is strictly filtered and monitored in full compliance with the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA).

• Secure Storage & File Services: Every staff member and student is provided with a secure, individual network account, allowing for safe data storage, backup, and seamless file sharing within the district.

Digital Learning & Classroom Tools

• Google Workspace for Education: Piqua City Schools utilizes Google’s secure, cloud-based productivity suite for all staff and students. This includes enterprise-level tools for email, calendar coordination, cloud storage (Google Drive), word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations.

• Google Classroom: Serving as our primary learning management system (LMS), Google Classroom acts as a centralized digital portal for course materials, assignments, and seamless teacher-student communication.

• INFOhio & Digital Information Resources: In partnership with Ohio's INFOhio services, the district provides a wealth of high-quality, age-appropriate digital research databases and learning resources tailored for elementary, middle, and high school levels.

• Online Library Catalog: Students and staff can digitally browse, search, and reserve books from our school libraries. We also proudly encourage students to utilize our strong partnership with the Piqua Public Library for expanded resources.

Communication & Community Engagement

• District Website & Social Media: The Technology Department manages and maintains the official district website, serving as the central hubs for community news, updates, and celebrations.

• ParentSquare: Our premier district-to-home notification system. ParentSquare allows the district to instantly reach parents via phone, email, text, or app notifications for time-sensitive emergency alerts as well as general school announcements.

Student Information & Support

• ProgressBook / Gradebook: Teachers in grades K–12 utilize this electronic system to track daily attendance, monitor academic progress, and generate interim reports and report cards.

• ProgressBook ParentAccess: A portal enabling parents and students to monitor grades, missing assignments, test scores, and attendance in real time. For ease of use, ParentAccess is linked directly to student Google accounts; students can seamlessly log in by selecting the "Student sign in with Google" option.

• IT HelpDesk: Staff members can quickly report technical issues, request hardware support, or seek software assistance through our streamlined PublicSchoolWORKS HelpDesk ticketing system.

A student/parent support email and helpline has been setup.  

Email:  techsupport@piqua.org 
Call:  (937) 916-3150

Manned Helpline Hours:  7:00am-3:30pm Monday-Friday. 
Email or leave a message 24-7, and we will respond back as soon as possible.

This email/phone number is for technical support only.   Please contact the teacher or building administrators with any curriculum, financial or other related inquires.