Gmail and Calendar Migration Overview
Gmail and Calendar Migration Overview
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Migration in Progress
Migration in Progress
As we migrate data, you may notice older emails and calendar events appearing in your Google account. Do not use Gmail or Google Calendar for active work until April 4th, as the background sync is still in progress. While our staff "Go-Live" date is April 13th, you may begin sending mail through Gmail starting April 4th.
Why are we moving from Outlook to Gmail and Calendar?
Why are we moving from Outlook to Gmail and Calendar?
Transitioning to Gmail and Calendar aligns our communication tools with the Google environment our students and staff use every day, improving day-to-day efficiency. By reducing our Microsoft footprint, we can provide more focused support while optimizing our existing resources.
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FAQs
FAQs
Why are we changing email platforms?
Why are we changing email platforms?
Transitioning to Gmail and Calendar aligns our communication tools with the Google environment our students and staff use every day, improving day-to-day efficiency. By reducing our Microsoft footprint, we can provide more focused support while optimizing our existing resources.
Will my email address change?
Will my email address change?
No. Your email address will remain the same.
Do I need to change my password for the new system?
Do I need to change my password for the new system?
You will not need to change your password. Simply use the Google SSO option when you log into Gmail and Calendar.
Will my old emails and folders migrate automatically?
Will my old emails and folders migrate automatically?
Yes, but in phases. By April 13, your past 2 years of emails and folders will be available in Gmail (folders will appear as "Labels"). All remaining historical data will be migrated in subsequent phases, with full migration expected to be complete by December 1.
What happens to my Outlook calendar appointments?
What happens to my Outlook calendar appointments?
All previous and future appointments will be migrated directly into your Google Calendar.
Will my contacts and distribution lists be moved over?
Will my contacts and distribution lists be moved over?
Contacts you have added to Outlook will be migrated. District distribution lists and the global address list will function the same as in Outlook.
Why do I have a folder in my Google Drive called "Migrated Email Attachments"
Why do I have a folder in my Google Drive called "Migrated Email Attachments"
Gmail limits attachment sizes to 25MB. If you had larger attachments in your Office 365 email when it was migrated to Gmail, Google created the Migrated Email Attachments folder and put those attachments there. A link to each attachment was then added to every relevant email in Gmail.
Why do I have a 'Sync Issues' label in Gmail?
Why do I have a 'Sync Issues' label in Gmail?
You may see a 'Sync Issues' label in Gmail, which was a hidden system folder used by the Outlook client for its own technical logs. This folder and its log messages were migrated from your Outlook mailbox and can be safely deleted.
How long will I still have access to my old Outlook account?
How long will I still have access to my old Outlook account?
You will retain read-only access. You will no longer have ability to send nor receive emails from that platform beginning April 13th.
Will students move to Gmail?
Will students move to Gmail?
Students will not move to Gmail and Calendar until the 2026-2027 school year.
How do I report a problem?
How do I report a problem?
If you encounter any technical issues during or after the transition, please submit a help desk ticket.
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