SD308 - Communications

Communications

The School District 308 Communications Department serves as a liaison with the community and all internal and external stakeholders to promote two-way communication and build positive relationships and partnerships. We strive to keep everyone informed while encouraging active and engaging dialogue between our district, our students, their families, and the community.

Areas of Responsibilities

Media Relations and Crisis Communications
Community Relations and Partnerships
Publications and Event Planning
District Website and Social Media
Internal and Electronic Communications

We are happy to share information about our outstanding students, faculty and schools, and are here to assist with any media requests, campus access, news stories and/or press releases. Our communications team highlights people, events, activities and educational programs that promote the mission of CUSD 308. This information is posted on our homepage under "Latest News," recognizing outstanding achievements by students and staff along with feature articles to highlight school-based and districtwide initiatives.

Material Distribution / Promotion to Students

CUSD 308 strives to be more environmentally friendly, embrace innovative technology and maintain fiscal responsibility through the transition from paper distribution to electronic flyer delivery via Peachjar. The district cooperates with community groups and organizations that sponsor activities of an educational/enrichment nature for students by distributing materials electronically through the Peachjar system. Paper flyers from outside organizations are no longer distributed.

All materials must meet the requirements of Board Policy 8-25: Advertising and Distributing Materials in Schools Provided by Non-School Related Entities. All board policies can be found under the BOE section of the website.

For an overview regarding submitting a digital flyer(s) through Peachjar, read more below.

Share a Smile

Share A Smile....(previously known as “Pass It On!”)
Send a SMILE to any staff member today! “A warm smile is the universal language of kindness," William A. Ward.

SMILES sent by staff member to staff member will be printed and interofficed to their recipients. SMILES sent by community members or students will be emailed to recipients These SMILES are to reminders of all the great things being done and that you matter!

Send a SMILE today!

Peachjar Flyers

To request a digital flyer approval, follow these steps:

Visit the Peachjar Registration page by clicking here Registration Page
Register as a Community Organization/Non-Profit Provider (account type)
Upload your flyer for approval

COST: Peachjar charges a fee for this service that is typically much less than the cost to copy and deliver paper flyers to each school.

NOTE:

Flyers must be submitted at least one week prior to event date;
Flyers subject to district approval;
Once flyer has been approved, it will be emailed to all parents and posted online;
Flyers to be distributed must originate from a local organization whose mission and aim is to enrich the lives of children/families in our community;
Flyers must support SD 308's mission and framework which is to educate all students to reach their highest potential;
As a courtesy to our community and in order to provide access to all of our students and parents, we request that flyers be submitted in both English and Spanish;
Include the following disclaimer using exact wording on ALL materials:
- In consideration for the privilege to distribute the attached materials, Community Unit School District 308 shall be held harmless from any cause of action, claim or petition filed in any court or administrative tribunal arising out of the distribution of these materials, including all costs, attorney's fees, and judgments or awards.

PLEASE NOTE:

If you are a parent group at one of our SD 308 schools, the above instructions do not apply.

For more information regarding getting started, please contact Peachjar's Support Team for assistance at support@peachjar.com or utilize the chat feature on Peachjar's website.

Release of Student Information/Photos (DO NOT PHOTOGRAPH)

Community Unit School District 308 is proud to highlight the activities and accomplishments of our district, schools and students by sharing the information with the public. Sharing school news helps the community stay informed with the latest happenings at our schools and is a tribute to the students, staff, schools, the district and the community. Shared information may include: work products, classroom programs, school events, presentations, performances, promotion/graduation videos, and athletic/extracurricular events and accomplishments. The district may videotape, audiotape, photograph or write about such student activities or works for use on the district or school websites, in district or school publications or electronic communications, social media channels or through other outlets.

This includes, but is not limited to:
1) General images of children in which a student is not identified by name
2) The full names of students in recognition of an accomplishment, student spotlight, or work product
3) The names, portraits, works and other photographs of students in school yearbooks

NOT ALLOWED: Students identified by name in a photograph published on the district or school website, unless it is part of a district-sponsored extracurricular or athletic team photo

The district also issues news releases and distributes photos and information to media outlets and may allow the news media to interview, photograph, record or videotape students under the supervision of district personnel.

Parents/guardians who do not wish to have their child’s name or image identified, must notify the district in writing or submit the following "2023-24 - Release of Student Information/Publication of Student Names/Images Oswego" Google form by September 15 of each school year as defined by Board of Education Policy.