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Communications & Community Engagement

Elgin ISD Compelling Purpose

In Elgin ISD, we believe that every student deserves access to engaging, innovative learning experiences so that they are provided choice and opportunity for their future.

Communications & Community Engagement Department Mission

Elgin ISD Communications & Community Engagement Department is purposeful and authentic. We prioritize service to and celebration of students, staff and families – the things that matter in Elgin.

 

Communications Channels

To support its mission, EISD Communicates uses a variety of tools and methods, including:

Communications & Media

  • Crisis communications (internal & external)
  • Media relations
  • District magazine: Paw Prints
  • E-newsletter: The Wildcat Den
  • Website: elginisd.net  (district & campuses)
  • Social media: Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube (district & campuses)
  • Surveys, graphics, videos, photography

Community Events & Engagement

  • Parent nights and outreach events
  • Community meetings
  • Convocation, Meet-the-Teacher nights, back-to-school events
  • Homecoming
  • Other special events (holidays, festivals, fundraisers, etc.)

Community & Partnerships

  • Strategic plan implementation / community relations
  • Parent volunteer group relations (EEF, Boosters, PTA, etc.)
  • Marketing and fundraising, Partners in Education
  • City-school relations (City of Elgin, Library, EFD, EPD, Chamber of Commerce, etc.)

 

District Publications

  • Wildcat Den (Weekly)

Reach the E

Reach the E is an opportunity for all stakeholders, including students, parents and community members to engage with district leaders so that the District may better serve the community. Anyone can submit a compliment, question, comment, suggestion or concern 24 hours a day, seven days a week from any computer, tablet, or smart phone. Click an interest area below to get started.