The Communication Department serves as the central hub for all district communications, ensuring clear, consistent, and engaging messaging to students, families, staff, and the broader community. We work to highlight district achievements, promote important initiatives, and strengthen relationships with educational partners. The department is dedicated to keeping everyone informed and connected through a variety of communication platforms.

The Communications Department leverages a variety of platforms to ensure clear, consistent, and engaging communication with students, families, staff, and the broader community. These tools help foster transparency, strengthen connections, and share the incredible stories and initiatives from across the District.

We oversee and maintain the District and school websites, ensuring they are updated with relevant information, announcements, and resources. The websites serve as a central hub for accessing District news, event calendars, and essential documents.

Our social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn, provide real-time updates, event highlights, and success stories. These platforms allow the community to engage with District initiatives and celebrate student and staff achievements.

We produce and manage publications that celebrate the successes and initiatives of Banning Unified School District:

• Community Corner: Highlights inspiring stories, student accomplishments, and staff contributions across the District.

• Banning News: Focuses on District-wide updates, key initiatives, and upcoming events.

• SchoolNews Roll Call: A dedicated publication that features in-depth stories and news from our schools, strengthening community ties.

The Real Talk Podcast amplifies the voices of the Banning Unified School District community. Through engaging conversations, this podcast explores educational topics, District initiatives, and stories that inspire and connect our families, staff, and broader community.

We maintain strong partnerships with local and regional media outlets to ensure District achievements and important initiatives are shared widely. Press releases are regularly issued to highlight milestones and engage the public.

Our Mass Communication System is a powerful tool for direct communication with families:

• Alerts and Updates: Sent via phone calls, text messages, and emails for emergencies, reminders, and important announcements.

• Push Notifications: Delivered through the Banning app for instant updates on mobile devices.

• Live Feed Integration: Displays updates directly on the District and school websites.

• Website Alert Banner: A prominent notification feature used for high-priority alerts, visible on all websites.

The Rooms System is an innovative two-way communication platform that bridges the gap between teachers and parents. Accessible through the Banning app, this system enables seamless and secure communication, fostering stronger relationships and better support for student success.