Communications

The Communications Department works to find opportunities to promote Columbia Heights Public Schools and highlight the successes of staff and students within the District and the community. The Communications Department is responsible for all strategic communications, including publication of all District newsletters and marketing materials; media and community relations; marketing and advertising of District activities and opportunities; graphic design and District/School branding; and maintaining the District's website and various social media accounts.

The Communications Department also helps other District departments and schools identify what information and messages should be conveyed to the District's audiences and surrounding community and ensure it is done most effectively and appropriately.

Press

The Communications Department is the primary contact for all press inquiries and support. We prepare and distribute press release and media advisories, research and respond to queries, set up interviews and -as applicable- acts as the District's spokesperson.

For after-hours emergencies or for press issues, contact Director of Communications, Kristen Stuenkel at 763-528-4515

Media Release Form Information and CHPS Photo 

Throughout the school year, Columbia Heights Public Schools may wish to use video or audio recordings of students or student work for promotional and educational reasons, such as in publications, posters, brochures, newsletters and videos, on district and school websites, on local cable television channels and more. There may also be times throughout the school year when the media may visit our school to cover special events. You can choose to withhold consent to the release of audio or video recordings of your child through ParentVUE.

This form is filled out within your student's technology agreement at the beginning of each school year.

This opt-out form does not include the taking of photographs and use of photographs of students for the district website, district and school social media accounts and other promotional materials. Please reach out to your school's principal with questions regarding this.