Edsby - Saskatoon Public Schools

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I begin using Edsby?

You will receive an email to the email address you have provided the school for each of your children. The subject of the email is “Invitation from Edsby to connect with (your child’s name)’s school” The invitation is sent to all families as a bulk message so it may go to your spam or junk mail.

How do I access Edsby?

On a computer web browser at spsd.edsby.com
On an IOS or Android device: Download the Edsby app from the App Store (iPhone or iPad) or the Google Play Store (Android). The server name is SPSD.

How do I create an Edsby parent account?

You only need one Edsby parent account, but you will receive a separate email invitation for each of your children.

To create an account, click the link in your email invitation. You will be prompted on a second screen to enter and confirm a password. Your email address and username will already be entered. Click Create Edsby Account. You’ll be logged into your Edsby Account and a “Welcome to Edsby” message will be sent to your email address. The information for at least one of your children will be immediately visible to you.

How do I link multiple children to one Edsby account?

You will receive separate email invitations for each of your children. Click the link in the email, and then choose Login to your existing Saskatoon Public Schools Edsby parent account.

Enter your Edsby username (your email) and password. Repeat for each child. Your existing Edsby account will now include all children.

How do I schedule an absence for my child?

For information visit the Edsby Parent Help page HERE.

How do I view my child's report card through Edsby?

Report cards are viewable through a web browser at spsd.edsby.com from a computer or tablet or through the Edsby app on a mobile device. In Edsby click on View Report Cards to see your child's report card. Once the report loads, you have the option to print or save to PDF by right-clicking on the report card. For more information, download the tip sheet or watch the short instructional video on viewing your child's report card through Edsby below or on YouTube.

How can I view Edsby in other languages?

By default, Edsby inherits the language of the user's web browser or device's operating system. However, if you'd like to override the default language used by Edsby, you can do so within Edsby in Account Settings > Preferences > Preferred Language. Parents and students can set their language preference in both the web browser view of Edsby or the Edsby mobile app.

To read more about configuring languages in Edsby here.

Edsby also supports Microsoft Translator and Google Translate browser extensions. A student or parent can install one of these translator tools in their browser and use it to translate any content in Edsby.

Where do I go for more help?

Information, answers to frequently asked questions and helpful videos are available on the Edsby Parent Page.

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