The Springdale School District Communications Department works to enhance the image of our district and schools through public relations, event production, curriculum support, and serving as a liaison to the media. Additionally in cooperation with Career and Technical Programs and EAST Programs, the department assists educators and students of Springdale in the use of digital communications technology, communication tools, and other innovative resources. The goals of the District Communications Department are to:

• Inform the public of the excellent education that occurs on a daily basis in the Springdale School District

• Design and implement strategies to leverage media and create a measurable impact

• Synergize the content creation process across multiple buildings toward a shared image and common goals

• Facilitate and provide high-quality information and programming that enhances the image of Springdale Public Schools

• Implement hands-on learning in multimedia for students while collaborating with partners and businesses to provide a seamless transition to a successful post-secondary life

• Oversee a student-inclusive communications department that equips the community with positive reflections of activities in our schools

In addition to working with local media representatives, the Springdale Public Schools Communications Department shares positive stories of students, teachers, and staff members through our the district website, our mobile app, and all major social media channels.

The department shares a variety of posts daily on each social media platform. All schools in Springdale also posts on their own social media pages- providing parents with photos of activities, information on upcoming events, and opportunities to get involved in school. The District social media channels provide community-wide updates and information relevant to all or most families in Springdale.

Follow Springdale on the platforms linked below to see more of the Springdale Schools story.

The Communications Department staff produce some video content that highlights student/staff accomplishments, important news and events, as well as updates and important information.

In addition to regular video highlights on our social media channels, district staff produce two weekly shows intended for the Hispanic and Marshallese communities of Springdale. Cafecito + Charla features regular interviews with business owners of Springdale. And Marshallese TV covers information and topics relevant to the Marshallese community.

Since 1994, the Springdale Public Schools media programs have been leaders in the state. Springdale Schools media students have earned an average of a 100 awards per year! TV and Video Production programs are offered at Springdale High School, Har-Ber High School, The Don Tyson School of Innovation, Central Junior High, Lakeside Junior High, and George Junior High. However, storytelling and broadcasting begins as early as Elementary School with weekly news shows and announcement programs. All student-created content of Springdale Schools has support and oversight from the district Communications Department.

The District Communications office works closely with teachers and classrooms to not only provide support and empower student media, but also to connect students with the industries of media production. Through business partnerships, student internships, and student-centered events such as The Ozark Media Arts Festival, students can meet with local industry leaders to build relationships and demonstrate their abilities.