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

2. Media Highlights

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

4. 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:
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