Cyber Incident

Central Point School District 6 is notifying the community of a data security incident in May of 2025 that may have affected personal information in its possession. The District is providing this notification so that affected individuals can learn more about what happened and take steps to protect their information, including information about how to enroll in complimentary credit monitoring and identity protection services.

What Happened

On May 14, 2025, the District identified unauthorized activity within certain portions of its network. Upon discovery, we immediately began investigating and took steps to secure our systems and data and engaged independent cybersecurity experts to assist with containment, investigation, and remediation. We also notified law enforcement and state regulatory authorities and cooperated with their investigations. The unauthorized activity did not involve its student information system, financial systems or affect student and family access to District resources, and there was no disruption to classroom instruction.

As a result of our investigation, we confirmed that certain data containing personal information may have been affected. Although there is no evidence of any misuse of the data, out of an abundance of caution, the District is notifying the community and offering information about how individuals may protect their information, including information about how to enroll in complimentary credit monitoring and identity protection services through IDX.

What Information May Have Been Involved

The investigation determined that certain files stored within the District’s network may have contained personal information belonging to students, former students, and former employees. The types of information potentially involved could include names, dates of birth, student identification numbers, and in some cases other educational or employment-related information.
Not all individuals associated with the District were affected; however, the size and complexity of the data set prevented the District from definitively identifying the complete set of individuals whose information may have been impacted.

What We Are Doing

The District has taken steps to improve system security and reduce the likelihood of a similar incident in the future, including enhanced monitoring tools, additional technical safeguards, and strengthened internal procedures.
Out of an abundance of caution, the District is offering complimentary credit monitoring and identity protection services through IDX to anyone who believes they may have been affected by this event. More information about the incident and how to enroll in these services is available at the following link: https://www.idx.us/knowledge-center/how-to-enroll-in-your-data-breach-protection-plan

To enroll in IDX identity protection services, visit the enrollment portal below and enter the appropriate code:

➡ Enroll in IDX here: https://app.idx.us/account-creation/protect

Enrollment Codes
• Adults: XK5S2MVUJ
• Minors: XK5TU5QEH

What You Can Do

In addition to enrolling in the services offered by IDX, the District encourages individuals to remain vigilant by reviewing account statements, monitoring credit reports, and promptly reporting any suspicious activity to the appropriate institution.

Questions or Need Assistance?

If you have questions or would like more information about the identity-monitoring services, please contact IDX at:
Phone: 1-833-781-8371
Website: https://www.idx.us/

Review Your Account Statements and Notify Law Enforcement of Suspicious Activity

As a precautionary measure, we recommend that you remain vigilant by reviewing your account statements and credit reports closely. If you detect any suspicious activity on an account, you should promptly notify the financial institution or company with which the account is maintained. You also should promptly report any fraudulent activity or any suspected incidence of identity theft to proper law enforcement authorities, your state attorney general, and/or the Federal Trade Commission (the “FTC”).

Copy of Credit Report

You may obtain a free copy of your credit report from each of the three major credit reporting agencies once every 12 months by visiting www.annualcreditreport.com, calling toll-free 1-833-781-8371, or by completing an Annual Credit Report Request Form and mailing it to Annual Credit Report Request Service, P.O. Box 105281, Atlanta, GA 30348. You also can contact one of the following three national credit reporting agencies:

Fraud Alert

You may want to consider placing a fraud alert on your credit report. An initial fraud alert is free and will stay on your credit file for at least one year. The alert informs creditors of possible fraudulent activity within your report and requests that the creditor contact you prior to establishing any accounts in your name. To place a fraud alert on your credit report, contact any of the three credit reporting agencies identified above. Additional information is available at www.annualcreditreport.com.

Security Freeze

You have the right to put a security freeze on your credit file for up to one year at no cost. This will prevent new credit from being opened in your name without the use of a PIN number that is issued to you when you initiate the freeze. A security freeze is designed to prevent potential creditors from accessing your credit report without your consent. As a result, using a security freeze may interfere with or delay your ability to obtain credit. You must separately place a security freeze on your credit file with each credit reporting agency. In order to place a security freeze, you may be required to provide the consumer reporting agency with information that identifies you including your full name, Social Security number, date of birth, current and previous addresses, a copy of your state-issued identification card, and a recent utility bill, bank statement or insurance statement.

Additional Free Resources

You can obtain information from the consumer reporting agencies, the FTC, or from your respective state Attorney General about fraud alerts, security freezes, and steps you can take toward preventing identity theft. You may report suspected identity theft to local law enforcement, including to the FTC or to the Attorney General in your state.

You also have certain rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)

These rights include to know what is in your file; to dispute incomplete or inaccurate information; to have consumer reporting agencies correct or delete inaccurate, incomplete, or unverifiable information; as well as other rights. For more information about the FCRA, and your rights pursuant to the FCRA, please visit https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/articles/pdf/pdf-0096-fair-credit-reporting-act.pdf.