Master Library Schedules

EMS replaced with ML Schedules

Beginning this week, facility use requests will now be made via a new platform called MasterLibrary Schedules. This is replacing EMS. Like Maintenance and Tech Request, this will be housed through MasterLibrary. Access will be available via the following link: https://mi50.mlschedules.com/

Staff will receive an activation email when their account is ready. Roll-out will begin with building administrators this week. Access for teachers and other staff will continue to roll out by the end of June. Please keep an eye out for an email from Master Library Schedules

From there the procedures are similar to our previous system. However, to further assist you with navigating the new platform, here are a few resources that you may find helpful prior to its launch:

  1. Basic User Quick Start Guide
  2. Getting Started Guide – Training Videos, Glossary, FAQ
  3. Make a Request (Video)
  4. Using the Calendar
  5. Additional Reports

To reiterate, staff members should make facility usage requests by browsing to https://mi50.mlschedules.com after receiving the welcome email from MasterLibrary Schedules. 

More resources:

Windows 11 Update will occur on district Dell laptops in the coming weeks and months

Windows 11 for Dell laptops

Hello P-CCS Staff.

We are currently in the process of updating our fleet of laptops to Windows 11 and over the summer we will be enforcing an update for all Dell laptops to the Windows 11 operating system. The Windows 10 operating system will no longer receive updates after October 2025, so it is imperative that we start rolling out these updates to prevent any disruption in the fall. We have already pushed the update to the entire tech team and two schools without any issues.

The policy will download and stage the update in the background without requiring user interaction. Once the update is fully staged, the laptop will require a restart to complete the installation. The policy is configured so that laptops will only restart automatically outside of school hours (5 PM – 7 AM) to ensure that classroom instruction is not disrupted.

If the laptop is turned off outside of these hours, you may receive a message informing you that a restart is required to finish the installation. We urge you to complete this step at your earliest convenience, keeping in mind that the update process could take up to 30 minutes.

Once again, this update policy will only apply to the Dell laptops. For the time being, we are delaying updating the HP laptops.

If you have any questions or run into any problems during the upgrade, please don’t hesitate to contact technology by submitting a service request.

Thank you,

Reprise: Tech-To-Do’s Year-End Checklist

As you make plans to close up your classroom for the summer (and enjoy a well deserved break), please note and in some cases, take care of, the following items as the timing dictates:

  1. Save, Update, and Share Your Content

    1. Current Canvas courses will close and get placed in your past enrollments. However, there are considerations to check in the End of Year Canvas Post. Also note Canvas Studio is being Discontinued for 25-26 School Year. If you have videos currently stored in Canvas Studio that you wish to retain, you will need to download them by the end of August (see this blog post for more info).
    2. If you are leaving the district or hoping to collaborate with colleagues over the summer you might review this post: Sharing Digital Resources with Colleagues – P-CCSK12 Tech
    3. Clever: Staff and Students will have access to all clever resources throughout the summer. Clever syncing will be on pause starting on Monday June 10, 2025 giving student’s access to their 24-25 teacher’s pages and links until around mid-August when syncing will resume for the 25-26 school year. If you’re interested in learning how to make the most of Clever in your classroom, consider looking at training and ideas here.
    4. IXL: PCCS’s digital subscription for K-5 elementary students will continue throughout the summer. Students will have access to their NWEA skill plans (which were just updated with any spring scores) all summer. Students will have access to any current teacher starred skills through around mid-August, you might consider un-starring skills for students because they travel with students from year to year. Students in 5th grade currently will lose access around mid-August when syncing begins for the 25-26 school year as they will then be recognized as 6th graders.
    5. Edpuzzle: AFTER your grades have been transferred to the gradebook, it’s recommended that teachers delete their Edpuzzle classes. Issues can sometimes arise when Canvas courses that were integrated with Edpuzzle are copied from one year to the next. It is recommended that teachers delete their Edpuzzle classes before the new school year starts and new students join your classes. Please follow the directions in Edpuzzle’s Best Practices: Closing Out the School Year.

  2. Tech Housekeeping: Secure, Return, and Power Off (typically around the last day of school)

    1. Please comply with the directions of your principal and main office to turn in or secure all classroom technology equipment such as document cameras, microphones, interactive pens, and remotes.
    2. Please also secure or take home all District-assigned devices (laptop, Chromebook, iPad, etc.), as well as all personally-owned devices.
    3. Power off projectors/IFPs, sound amps, and desktop computers.
      1. You may leave printer and copiers plugged in and powered on
    4. Follow the care suggestions for classroom audio

Important Update: WeVideo Discontinued for October 2025

wevideo discontinued

Our district’s WeVideo subscription is ending on Oct 26, 2025. While this mostly impacts Middle Schools, we know staff across the district may have used WeVideo to create amazing projects over the years. We appreciate all your innovative work with video tools like WeVideo as well as Canvas Studio (also discontinued next year). This change comes as we’ve recognized several new or recently enhanced video creation tools available in our district:

What You Need to Do:

You must download and save any video content you want to keep from WeVideo before the end date. After that, you won’t be able to access your projects on the platform. If you’d like to convert to a free account (1G storage space), you would still have access to your accounts, projects, and exports. However, you will lose access to all the classes, assignments, and groups.

How to Download Your WeVideo Projects:

  1. Log in to your WeVideo account via Clever or sign in with Google
  2. Go to your “Projects” section.
  3. Open/Edit the project you want to save.
  4. Look for an “Export” button in the top right.
  5. Select your desired quality (Standard or HD).
  6. Once rendered, save the video file to your Google Drive, an external drive, or your computer.
  7. Repeat for all your projects.

If you have any questions about downloading your videos, converting to a free account, or identifying the best alternative for your project goals for next year, please reach out for support by submitting a help desk ticket. We understand this change may require some adjustments, and we are here to support you.

Summer Learning Opportunities

Summer vacation is around the corner. If you feel the like taking part in some free learning opportunities, here’s a list of offerings to check out:

  • Tri-County AI Collaborative Professional Learning Network is taking place next school year but applications are due June 6. It will require administrator support for substitute costs. Information Flyer and Application
  • Shake Up Learning Summer Series: This asynchronous video course hosted by Kasey Bell is available from June 3-July 24. Find out more.
  • REMC continues to offer free courses all summer long. Professional Learning – REMC Home
  • Get Started with Google AI in K12 Education Learn more about how to use Gemini to support your work and productivity.
  • Lumio Palooza: As mentioned last week, all teachers have been provisioned with Lumio accounts. While this program is designed to enhance Smartboards, it can still be used on existing technology in your classroom. Learn more about it Jul 15-16. If you can’t attend, recordings will be available. Lumio Palooza July 2025
  • Classwize Training for Teachers: Classwize, our digital classroom management tool is offering several sessions this summer to help you maximize your use and learn more about the newest features. All sessions are the same so you only need to register for one. Linewize Learning Resources – Classwize
  • Check out Wayne RESA’s Summer Learning Blitz for August for free learning opps.