Community/Media Relations Update February 5, 2015 Keith Ward, Dir. Communications Rena Anderson, Dir. Community Relations Huntsville City Schools

Media Highlights

Media/Community Relations Report: Additional Publications/Highlights: Redstone Rocket 256 magazine District News on HCS website Press Events: BOE Appreciation Month – Mayor’s Proclamation 1.23.15 CBS Sunday Morning filming 1.23.15 Partnership with HPD and City of Huntsville – Educational Awareness campaign 1.22.15 OmniLynx roll-out to families 1.15.15 Partnership with Appleton and Lakewood/Rolling Hills after school programs – 1.12.15   Speaking Engagements/Tours: Student Backlot Tour 2.3.15 Chamber State of the Schools 1.30.15 Hosted Gov. Bentley’s Education Advisor, Jared White, and State School Brd. Rep. MaryScott Hunter-STEM programs 1.27.15 Dr. W. addressed Principals from all over North Al. during the Principally Speaking Training – 1.22.15 Digital 1:1 Tour with 60 visitors - representing districts from AL and TN - Morgan Co, Bartlett TN, Guntersville, Gadsden, Bessemer 1.21.15 High School SGA meetings with students and Dr. W.- month of January

Media/Community Relations Report: (cont.) Community/Partner Activities/Meetings: LearningExpo sponsored by Rocket City Mom – highlighting our Magnet Programs City Council BOE Breakfast Meeting at the HHS Freshman Academy Laptop Show and Share events Magnet Fair at Lee HS Chamber of Commerce – assist with development of Federal/State Legislative Agendas related to Education and Workforce Development Reminders: Sign up for Notify Me to subscribe to receive District Updates Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and ETV