MIStar Parent Resources
Navigating the MIStar Parent Portal
Parent Mobile App Installation Instructions
MISTAR Parent Connection
Follow your student’s academic progress with the Q Parent Connection app — quick to set up and easy to use.
- On your device, open the Android Play Store or the iOS App Store.
- Search for Q Parent Connection (or use the store links below) and install the app.
- Open the app and select “Connect to school district”. Use the filter to select State → County → Southfield Public Schools.
- Tap the “Enter Parent Connection” button.
- In the app, click Log in (top-right), then enter your ID (PIN) and Password.
- Don’t know your PIN or password? Use the links under the fields in the app to request or reset them. New passwords will be sent to the email associated with your account.
- If you still can’t log in, contact the Oakland Schools HelpDesk (link below).
Tip: If you have multiple students at SPS, log in with the same parent account to view all student records in one place.
MISTAR Parent Portal Instructions – Entering Attendance
Parents can report absences for their students directly through the MISTAR Parent Portal. Follow the steps below to enter a parent-reported absence.
- Log in to the MISTAR Parent Portal .
- From the left-hand menu, select Attendance.
- Click on Report Absence.
- Select the student for whom you are reporting the absence (if you have multiple students).
- Enter the absence date(s) and the reason for the absence.
- Click Submit to send your request.
- The absence will be reviewed and processed by the school’s attendance office.
Note: If you need to report multiple days or provide additional details, include them in the notes section when submitting your request.
Having trouble logging in? Contact the Oakland Schools HelpDesk .
Student Mobile App Installation Instructions
To connect to Southfield Public Schools, we offer a free mobile application for your smartphone or tablet. It is quick and easy to get started!
- On your device, open the Android Play Store or the iOS App Store.
- Search for and download the Q Student Connection app.
- Install / Open the app.
- Select “Connect to school district”. Use the filter to select your State → County → Southfield Public Schools.
- Click the “Enter Student Connection” button.
- On the top right corner of the app, tap Log in.
- Enter your Student ID and Password.
- Your password is your birthday in six-digit format (MMDDYY).
- Click the Log in button.
Tip: Make sure to log in with your Student ID and birthday to access your account quickly.
Student Body Accounting (SBA): Adding Funds to Student Food Service Account
This process describes how to add funds to a student Food Service Account.
- Log into the MISTAR Parent Connection Portal.
- Select the student to have funds applied to.
- From the left-side menu, select Cafeteria and then click Online Food Service Payments.
- Enter the Payment Amount you would like to add and click Continue.
- Review your receipt carefully.
- Click on Return to Q to complete the process.
Tip: Payments may take a short time to appear in your student’s account. Be sure to review the receipt for confirmation.
Parent Connection Access Instructions - Web
It is quick and easy to get started! Follow the steps below to access the Parent Connection Portal.
- From your web browser, navigate to: Parent Portal Login
- In the top left corner, enter your Parent Portal PIN and Password.
- Click the “Login” button.
- If you don’t know your PIN or Password, use the Forgot PIN and Forgot Password links at the bottom of the screen to reset them. New credentials will be sent to the email associated with your account.
- Once logged in, select the student you want to view (if you have more than one student in the district).
- After selecting a student, you will have access to:
- Schedules
- Grades
- Report cards
- Food service balance
- Report absences
- And more through the left side menu
Having trouble logging in? Contact the Oakland Schools HelpDesk .