Editor’s note: Read The Epitaph’s article about the Schoology Scraper website for further context on the topics discussed in this update. 

District chief technology officer Menko Johnson said in an email to staff on March 18 that they were informed of an FUHSD student who created a website called Schoology Sweeper.

Like Schoology Scraper, Schoology Sweeper was hosted on Render and displayed the same directory information (name, image, school group and Schoology ID) from Schoology profiles, Johnson stated. This directory was also pulled using the same URL-changing method as Scraper, Johnson stated. 

Unlike Scraper, Schoology Sweeper also featured a ranking game and a face identifier, where users could upload a portrait to match with an existing profile image, Johnson stated.

Upon being informed of the situation, Schoology pushed Render to remove Sweeper, as it was in violation of Schoology’s data privacy policy, Johnson said. After being terminated, Schoology Sweeper displays the same wipe message that Scraper did.

To address the recent string of Schoology-exploiting sites, Johnson said he provided details for Schoology’s investigation and requested more digital safeguards and limitation controls for administration. Furthermore, FUHSD has taken preventative measures by restricting the Render domain with Securly and removing directory access on Schoology.

“We want to be clear that no system was hacked or compromised in this process,” principal Denae Nurnberg stated in the message. “However, taking private information from within a closed system and publicly sharing it violates FUHSD’s Student Responsible Use policy. We have identified the students involved and will be taking appropriate action.”

When asked about the situation, Jordan, the creator of Schoology Scraper, said they did not know of Sweeper’s existence and have not been contacted by administration regarding either website, as of March 19. 

Concluding her message, Nurnberg emphasized digital expectations of student conduct.

“We want to take this opportunity to reinforce the importance of ethical and responsible use of technology by all students, including respecting others’ information and making choices that reflect good judgment and integrity online,” Nurnberg stated.

Editor’s note: The Epitaph was unaware of the site(s) until acquiring Johnson’s message. Unlike the Schoology Scraper article, we lack direct proof of their existence or features.