Human Resources Information System (Helios) FAQ’s

Helios will replace MyNUSD Portal (evaluations) and Frontline (absences/substitutes) systems. In the future, the system will be used to make some of our existing processes paperless.

Currently, you can contact hr@natomas.wpenginepowered.com to update or correct any information. In the future, there will be a digital request workflow for employees to submit through Helios.

Data in Helios is updated on a daily basis.

Outside of mandated trainings found in Public School Works, professional development will be accessed through a separate system called KickUp.

Similar to our current system (MyNUSD Portal) Helios will house all evaluations.

Helios can be accessed by clicking on the Google “waffle” and scrolling down to find the Helios – Staff icon.

Once clicked, you may be prompted to log into your NUSD Google account. Once you are signed into your NUSD Google account, Simply click on the Staff Portal button underneath the words “Login with Your Organization Password Single Sign-On”

The first time you log in, you will be asked to accept the terms and conditions. Once you click “I accept”, you will enter the Employee Portal.

Currently, employees will be able to see their own personal information. This portal will also become a place where necessary documents can be signed. Beginning in the 2024-2025 school year, the employee portal will be where you can report an absence and request a substitute.

The current system for classroom formative feedback will be maintained.

You will be able to log in with your Single Sign On. There is no need for a separate password.

The new system will not be used for evaluations or absence reporting until the 2024-2025 school year. Helios will begin being used for absence reporting starting July 1, 2024. This FAQ page will be expanded as a living document as more information becomes available. Tutorials will also be provided to staff as we get closer to the use of Helios for absences and substitutes.

Yes, you can download the Helios app to your mobile phone. The district/school code is NatomasUSD. Use your email address to login. Your initial password is your birthday written as MMDDYYYY. Once you login you can change the app password on the online portal. The app can be downloaded on Google Play or the Apple App Store. You can preview the app here:

This will not impact the method by which you receive your pay. We will be exploring options to submit timesheets electronically through Helios in the future.

No, Annual Mandated Trainings will continue to be facilitated through the PublicSchoolWORKS platform that began in 2023-24. You can find a link to PublicSchoolWORKS on our NUSD website.

This FAQ will be expanded as a living document as more information is available. Additionally, in-person trainings may be scheduled on an as-needed basis.

Yes, you can access Helios Ed online or via their mobile app on all devices.

Your data is confidential and free from sale to outside parties, stored on secure servers.

Like our current evaluation and absence reporting processes, employees can access a computer in their site office, if ever needed.