For many Murray families, the transition from 6th to 7th grade feels like a rite of passage. It’s a time of newfound independence and managing a multi-period class schedule.

To help your student hit the ground running, the Murray City School District encourages parents to get comfortable with Aspire now. While you may have only used it occasionally during the elementary years, Aspire becomes the "command center" for your student’s academic life starting in 7th grade and continuing through high school graduation.

What exactly is Aspire?

Aspire is the district’s primary tool for tracking essential student information. Think of it as the digital hub for:

• Academic Records: Real-time grade tracking and assignment updates.

• Attendance: Monitoring daily check-ins and absences.

• Class Schedules: Knowing exactly where to go and when.

• Contact Info: Ensuring the school can reach you in an emergency.

Pro Tip: Parents and students have separate accounts. While they are linked so parents can monitor multiple children, students should learn to log in to their own accounts to build accountability and check their own schedules.

Ready for the First Login?

If your student hasn't spent much time in Aspire yet, logging in for the first time is simple. Have them follow these steps:

1. Navigate to the Portal: Visit the Aspire Login Page.

2. Username: Enter the student’s 5-digit Student ID number (the same as their lunch number).

3. Password: Enter the same password they use to log in to their district-issued Chromebook.

Why Start Now?

While the halls of Hillcrest or Riverview Junior High might feel far off, August 7th will be here before you know it.

Once parents complete the required Aspire registration process on that date, students will be able to log in to see the "Big Four" essentials for their first day:

• School Schedule: Which classes they have and in what order.

• Teachers: Who they'll be learning from this year.

• Locker Assignment: Their "home base" at school.

• Locker Combination: The secret code to their gear!

By familiarizing yourself and your student with the Aspire interface today, you can turn "First Day Jitters" into "First Day Confidence." Take a few minutes this week to log in, verify your contact information, and explore the portal together.