Google wants to help young learners make the most of the internet by preparing them to make smart online decisions. Be sure to check out their quick tips on digital citizenship and safetyand help your child explore the online world with confidence! This resource is also available in Spanish.

Parental controls on computers, gaming systems, smartphones, tablets, and smart tv are constantly changing - stay up to date on them all here!

If you have questions regarding your child's school-owned Chromebook during this closure period, please email help@valders.k12.wi.us with a brief description of the problem. If we believe that we can talk you through the repair, we will reply with email instructions or try to contact you by phone. If a replacement is needed, arrangements will be made for exchanging devices in the Valders Middle School commons area (outside of the middle school office) between the hours of 8:00am - 4:00pm. Please pickup your replacement and leave the damaged Chromebook on the table. Thank you for your understanding and patience during this school closure.

Nsight Telservices is committed to supporting its neighbors during these times of uncertainty with free access to internet for households in need.

• Residents in the Nsight Telservices service area who do not have an existing Nsight Telservices connection can receive free service and wi-fi free for two months. To enroll, call 800-826-5215.
• Installation fees will be waived for these households.
• Nsight Telservices offers internet in the greater Pulaski, Newton, Newtonburg, Niagara and Abrams communities.

The Nsight Telservices network has the capacity to handle the households in our service area, including the anticipated additional use that’s expected as students and remote workers access the network. Speeds vary based on the distance from network equipment, but Nsight Telservices All-Out internet packages deliver the fastest speed available to a home. There are no data caps on the home internet product.

As the community works to limit the spread of the coronavirus, Nsight Telservices is proud to support its community and provide a way for families to stay connected.

Spectrum is offering free broadband internet and WiFi access for 60 days to families with K-12 and college students. Charter, which operates Spectrum internet, said they will also waive installation fees for new households. Learn more about the Spectrum offer here or call 844-488-8395. 

Comcast Internet Essentials indicated that they are providing 60 days of free internet to qualifying families. Learn more about the Comcast offer.