Lynbrook school district affected by nationwide data breach

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The Lynbrook school district is among several Long Island school districts impacted by a recent data breach involving PowerSchool, a cloud-based software provider used to manage student information. The breach, which was first identified on December 28, 2025, exposed sensitive data of students and staff members across various districts, including Glen Cove, Hicksville, Jericho, and West Hempstead.

According to a letter sent to parents and staff, PowerSchool, based in California, confirmed unauthorized access to its Student Information System. The company provides services to over 8,000 customers worldwide, including more than 66 million students. The breach specifically targeted PowerSchool’s platform, potentially compromising personal details such as names, addresses, emails, phone numbers and medical records.

In response to the breach, Lynbrook officials have assured the community that they are actively working with cybersecurity experts to address the situation.

"We were notified of the breach and are taking all necessary steps to protect our district’s information," an emailed statement from the Lynbrook administration read. "We will continue to provide updates as we learn more about the incident."

Districts affected by the breach, including Lynbrook, have been advised to reset passwords and strengthen security measures. The breach has prompted some districts, like Glen Cove, to confirm that no other systems outside of PowerSchool were impacted.

PowerSchool itself has stated that while the breach involved unauthorized access to its platform, no other products or services provided by the company appear to have been compromised.

Lynbrook officials, along with other affected districts, have been in contact with PowerSchool's technology team to implement additional safeguards and monitor for any further issues. Superintendent Theodore Fulton of Hicksville, another district affected by the breach, mentioned that their district's technology department has already put in place protocols to mitigate future risks.

The breach has also drawn attention to the growing threat of cyberattacks on educational institutions. In a letter to the community, Jericho Superintendent Henry Grishman emphasized that local school districts are closely monitoring the situation and working with law enforcement and cybersecurity experts to prevent further data exposure.

While the investigation continues, PowerSchool reassured users that they are taking necessary actions to protect customer data. "We have isolated the unauthorized access point and are working with law enforcement and external experts to determine the extent of the breach and whether any data was replicated or made public," the company said in a statement.

Lynbrook district officials have stressed that they are fully committed to keeping their community informed as more details emerge from the ongoing investigation.