	Math Proficient	Math Distinguished	Reading Proficient	Reading Distinguished
Elementary	26%	6%	27%	12%
Middle	40%	24%	38%	17%

	Math Proficient	Math Distinguished	Reading Proficient	Reading Distinguished
Elementary	32%	9%	27%	12%
Middle	34%	16%	32%	13%
High	34%	8%	26%	19%

COMMUNICATIONS

DISTRICT COMMUNICATIONS

Washington County Schools is committed to the establishment and support of a planned and systematic communications process between the school district and its stakeholder groups. We are committed to transparency and being proactive by providing the most up-to-date information in a variety of formats to most effectively reach multiple audiences through:

A strategic communications plan that aligns with district goals and objectives to create a “one-clear-voice” concept when delivering information to stakeholders
Branding and marketing strategies for the school district
Communication and customer relations standards for all internal employees
The research and evaluation of preferred methods of communication for all stakeholder groups
Promoting a proactive and cooperative approach with the media.

We are dedicated to promoting positive relationships amongst our students, teachers, staff and community stakeholders. Washington County Schools also recognizes the important role of the media in providing news and information to the community. It is the goal of District Communications to assist in providing information about the district in a timely and accurate manner. Members of the media are asked to contact the Coordinator of Communications & Public Relations with requests for information or requests to interview, photograph, or film administration, teachers, staff, and students.

Key Responsibilities

Direct communications, marketing and community engagement support for WCS superintendent, BOE, teachers, staff, schools, offices and departments
Drafts and issues press releases, advisories, public statement and other coordinated communications efforts
Social media content creation and maintenance for district Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts; support for school and school-related social media accounts
Website maintenance, including content and editing on the district and school websites
Media relations and crisis communications support for schools and WCS leaders
Internal communication for all WCS staff
External communications, including serving as a liaison between the school district and the news media
Mass communications and messaging for families and key stakeholders for districtwide announcements
Student, staff and alumni recognition
Special event planning
Plan and coordinate district events, including end-of-the-year awards program
Communications planning and research

Hillary C. Wright-Kaufman
Coordinator of Communications & Public Relations/Assistant to the Superintendent
Office: 859-336-5470 ext. 2202
Work Cell: 859-481-8917
Email: hillary.wright@washington.kyschools.us
District Communications Requests: communications@washington.kyschools.us

Have a story or social media idea, or need event coverage? Email communications@washington.kyschools.us with full details!
**If your request has a tight deadline or is urgent, please send an email or call/text 859-481-8917.

Social Media Site Authorization Form

Social Media Guidance

One Call Now

How do I sign up for One Call Now calls and texts?

How do I sign up for One Call Now calls and texts?

Request to receive calls through One Call Now from our district and/or your child's school by calling the Washington County Board of Education Central Office at (859)-336-5470. To receive texts, text Alert to 22300.

**PLEASE NOTE: Once you opt in, when a call is sent WITHOUT an accompanying text message, you will still receive the call. When a call AND an accompanying text message are sent, you will receive the text message.

School & District Concerns

Guide to Addressing School & District Concerns

Guide to Addressing School & District Concerns

FOR THE MEDIA

For the Media
Open Records Requests

For the Media

Media requests can be made emailing the Coordinator of Communications & Public Relations at hillary.wright@washington.kyschools.us or by contacting the Washington County Board of Education Central Office at (859)-336-5470. All media personnel, reporters and all guests are REQUIRED to sign in through the school's main office, wear a guest pass at all times, and comply with all district policies and local and state laws concerning the use of minors in news and broadcasting.

Reporters must have permission from district communications staff and school administrators to be on the school campus.
Reporters are allowed access to students and school activities only at the discretion of the principal, and then only with appropriate parental consent.
Reporters are not allowed in classrooms that are conducting assessments.
Reporters may be allowed in classrooms at the discretion of the principal and teacher.
Prior parental/guardian consent is needed for interviews with students under 18.

The media is encouraged to attend school board meetings. Meeting announcements and agendas are readily provided to local media, and can also be found on the district website HERE.