School & Community Relations

School and Community Relations

The School and Community Relations Department is responsible for media relations, community outreach, public information, the maintenance of the school system’s Web site, the Volunteers and Partners In Education Programs, and printing services.

The department’s primary focus is to enhance communications within the Arlington Public Schools system and between schools and the community.

Services

Publications, including informational brochures

Releases covering news and activities about the schools and their programs

Handle media inquiries

Counsel and support to individual schools and programs to help them meet their communications objectives and enhance their community engagement efforts

Informational events designed to inform parents and citizens about the school system

Help families research and learn about the school system

Maintain this Web site

Recruit volunteers and partners

Handle Freedom of Information Act requests

Support departments as they work to engage the community and build effective relations with parents and the community so that they know about and actively support the education of our students

Last Modified on May 7, 2011