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Saint Paul Public Schools, District 625
360 Colborne Street
Saint Paul
MN
55102

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Communications

Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) communicates with a diverse community—including students, families, staff, partners, residents and other stakeholders. The Office of Communications helps keep information flowing to everyone who makes up, supports, and surrounds our district.

 

How We Communicate

District and Family Communications

SPPS uses Mass Notification to share important messages with families and staff via automated phone calls, emails, and text messages. Please make sure your contact information is current in Parent Campus.

Emergency Notifications (school closings, etc.)

In the event of an emergency, families will be notified through:

  • Email
  • Automated phone calls
  • Social media (Facebook, Instagram)
  • School Websites
  • District website

Social Media

Stay connected! Follow us on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram for timely updates and stories from around the district.

eNewsletters

Our Communications Team publishes several electronic newsletters, including Happening Now, a bi-monthly update highlighting what’s going on across SPPS.

Digital Flyer Distribution

SPPS uses Peachjar to distribute school and community flyers digitally. Look for the Peachjar button on your school’s website view current flyers view current flyers in one place.

Media Relations

The SPPS Office of Communications works directly with local, regional and national media outlets to ensure accurate, timely coverage of our schools and districtwide initiatives.

Members of the media:
For interview requests, press inquiries, or to be connected with school or district leadership, please contact our Communications Team using the form below.

We can assist with:

  • Scheduling interviews

  • Providing official statements or data

  • Coordinating media visits to schools (advance notice required)

Contact Us

Request Translations

Request multilingual translations for your project, document, flyer or other communication.

Request a Logo

Submit a request for an SPPS District or School logo with usage rights.

Media Requests

Use this form to connect with a Communications person about a media story.

Submit a Story for the Brag Board

Awesome stories, celebrations, awards and recognitions can be submitted here to be posted to the Brag Board and featured in SPPS Today.

Submit a Photo

Use this form to submit photos for Photo of the Day, social media, newsletters or other SPPS communications. Please ensure media permission prior to submission.

Submit a News Item for The Bridge

Submit stories, news items, calls to action and other important updates for staff to be published in The Bridge, SPPS' weekly staff newsletter.

Communications Support

Request video, photography, graphic design, planning etc. support from the team for your event, project or initiative. 

Ask the Communications Team

Use this form to send a general  question to the Communications Team.

Website Feedback

Let us know what you think about the new website. Praise? Fixes? Changes? Submit them here.

Staff Directory

Erica Wacker

Titles: Dir of Comm/Marketing/Devrl

Alejandra Lindskoog

Titles: Translation Manager

Claire Noack

Titles: Marketing Comm Sr. Assoc

Kate Ryan

Titles: Marketing Comm Sr. Assoc

Ryan Stanzel

Titles: Communications Specialist

Joanne Vang

Titles: Translation Specialist -12 Mth

Kathleen Weyandt

Titles: Special Events Coord -12 Month

Kawlahay Zan

Titles: Karen Translations Specialist