The Weekly Update #4

New & Updated Information Around KickStart to Career!

Wondering How Much Your Student Has in Their KicKStart Account?

Did you know you can track your student’s KickStart to Career savings directly through PowerSchool? Just log in and click the KickStart tab on the left side of your screen to check updated balances and deposit history.

Exciting Update: You asked, and we listened! You can now make online deposits or set up automated recurring payments right from the KickStart tab. Next time family members ask what to get your student for a birthday or holiday, share the link—investing in their future is the gift that keeps on giving!

Not using PowerSchool in your district? We’ve got you covered! Contact the KickStart coordinator to get set up with our Family Portal, which provides the same features and information.

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Coming Your Way on November 5th!

KickStart to Career envelopes are coming home! Building this account for your student’s future is a team effort. Encourage your kids to get involved by collecting spare change—from couch cushions, returning cans, or odd jobs—and bringing in any amount to deposit into their account! Remember, deposits can also be made online or at our financial partner branch locations!

Attention 6-8th Grade Families!

School papers rarely make it home in backpacks these days! Take a minute to watch this quick video by clicking on the image below and catch up on everything you need to know about the middle school version of KickStart to Career.

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Growing Futures, One Project at a Time!

We’ve been hard at work bringing fun, hands-on career opportunities into our schools—and helping students earn extra KickStart to Career deposits along the way!

You might notice new deposits popping up in your child’s balance outside of our regular Deposit Days. These bonus funds are tied to special classroom discussions and career projects. When you see a new deposit, ask your child about what they learned and created to earn it!

Partner Shoutout!

A few amazing education foundations have been teaming up with KickStart to Career to give student accounts a serious boost!

Norse Education Foundation In honor of the late Dorothy Wilson, the foundation is celebrating her legacy with a generous deposit into every K–8th grade account this year—igniting bright futures for North Muskegon students!
Fruitport Education Foundation (FEF) FEF is going all-in for their Trojan family! They’re matching every single deposit awarded across all K–5 KickStart to Career projects to ensure their students' futures shine as bright as possible!

Together, we’re building big dreams and even bigger futures!