Schoology Integration App – Important Update

Schoology recently strengthened their API security standards. In response, we’ve updated the QuickSchools–Schoology Integration App (available in our App Store) so everything continues running smoothly. During this update, we also took the opportunity to enhance several features to improve your integration experience with QuickSchools.

Below is a quick walkthrough of what’s new:

Install the QuickSchools App in Schoology

With the latest upgrade, an extra step is now required to fully connect QuickSchools and Schoology.

  1. Log in to your Schoology account
  2. Go to the App Center
  3. Select QuickSchools–Schoology Integration
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7 Engaging Fall Classroom Activities That Spark Creativity & Connection

Fall brings crisp air, golden leaves, and a renewed sense of energy in the classroom. Beyond pumpkins and crafts, autumn is the perfect season for teachers to weave creativity, social-emotional learning, and digital innovation into lessons that resonate with students. So, what are the best fall classroom activities to inspire creativity and connection? Whether you’re teaching young learners or high schoolers, here are seven fresh fall classroom activity ideas designed to spark imagination, strengthen relationships, and keep students engaged as the school year unfolds.

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New Release – Oct 8, 2025

This QuickSchools release continues to build on the foundational framework for our upcoming Tutoring Plan app, but also includes some general improvements to our SIS as well as the Library App. 

New option to “Preview” or “Download” a PDF of the Lesson Plans

Full list of improvements are below:

Library App Improvements

  • New Custom Fields for Book Loans (See below)
  • Option to exclude teachers from list of Members
  • Bug Fix exclude Applications from list of Members

General Improvements

  • Print Lesson Plans from Student record (See above)
  • Improve Support for Student Name Format
  • Bug Fix Scheduled Tasks for Cancelled / Suspended Accounts

Beta Features / Beta Apps

  • Ability to rename “Demerits” in Discipline module
  • Bug Fix Internal Feedback Survey Framework
  • Tutoring Plan Framework Improvements

Custom Fields for Library Book Loans

You can now configure Custom Field for your Book Loans:

Configure Custom Fields for Book Loans

When checking out books, you will be prompted to fill in the Custom Fields:

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Top 5 Overlooked SIS Features That Save Schools Hours Every Week

Top 5 Overlooked SIS Features That Save Schools Hours

Back-to-school season is here, and for school admins, it’s full throttle from day one. It’s the busiest time of year, and your Student Information System (SIS) should be working just as hard as you are. However, some users only use a fraction of what their SIS is capable of. With these underutilized tools (which we highly recommend), you should be able to eliminate manual work and reduce errors. These tools save you hours and eliminate busywork. In this post, we’re spotlighting five commonly overlooked SIS capabilities that could dramatically lighten your administrative team’s workload.

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Your Guide to Creating High-Quality Transcripts — Join Our Webinar

As schools prepare transcripts for graduation and post-secondary admissions, we invite you to our final webinar of 2025: Creating High-Quality Transcripts. This session will guide you step by step through the QuickSchools Transcripts module. Whether you’re just getting started or already experienced, we’ll cover the essentials and build toward advanced features — so you can confidently manage transcripts.

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Need Back-to-School Hacks? Here is your fresh Survival Guide

Fresh survival guide for back-to-school season.

As summer winds down and the days grow shorter, a familiar mix of anticipation and nerves is in the air. Why does back-to-school season always feel like New Year’s? Perhaps it’s the smell of sharpened pencils, the shine of newly waxed floors, or the buzz of seeing friends again. There’s something refreshing, almost magical, about this season. And if you are on the hunt for back-to-school hacks, stay put because we’ve put together a survival guide worth reading.

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New Release – Sept 10, 2025

This QuickSchools release contains the foundational framework for our upcoming Tutoring Plan app, but also includes some general improvements to our SIS. 

Full list of improvements are below:

General Improvements

  • Bug Fix Student Tags in Gradebook
  • Bug Fix Saved Gradebook Preferences
  • Bug Fix Upload File in Online Forms App
  • Bug Fix Failed ACH Payment for Payment Plan
  • Bug Fix Credit Card Fee Payment Allocation for Failed Online Payments (Family Billing)
  • Minor Improvements to Payment Plan Importer

Beta Features / Beta Apps

  • Disallow Cancel Lunch Order after Cut-Off Date
  • Confirmation Dialog when Bulk Delete Documents
  • Improve SFTP Importer from PowerSchool
  • Internal Feedback Survey Framework
  • Internal Improvements for managing PDF Templates

Tutoring Plan (Coming Soon)

We have a new app in the works that will allow schools to sell Tutoring Lessons via the QuickSchools Portal for Students and Parents. 

The school admin can define hourly rates as well as discounted packages for students/parents to purchase online. Once purchased, the school admin can then assign the student to a specific tutor, who will then perform the lesson. The tutor can then record completed lessons (and hours) online for students/parents to review.

More info coming soon.

Why Classroom Design Matters More Than Ever and How Teachers Are Nailing It

Why Classroom Design Matters More Than Ever

If you walk into a classroom today, don’t be surprised if it looks nothing like the straight rows of desks you grew up with. Teachers are rethinking classroom design, shifting furniture around like interior designers on a mission. Sometimes it’s about carving out space for collaboration, sometimes it’s about giving students more choice in where they work, and other times it’s just about keeping the energy fresh. One thing’s certain: classroom design and layout are not random. It shapes how the day feels, how smoothly lessons flow, and how students connect.

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