Communications

Our Communications team is committed to ensuring that our students, families, and the community are connected to the District's work. We are responsible for the District's marketing, community engagement, and public relations efforts. We manage the website, publish newsletters, work with the media, provide crisis communications, and organize community relations events.

SHARE your stories WITH US

HOMEROOM (DISTRICT PODCAST)

Patti Lux

Communications & Engagement Officer

(608) 834-6562

Primary Responsibilities: Shares district events and news with staff and our community. Manages the district website, social media and coordinates publications including newsletters, annual report and the printed community calendar.

Publications & Resources

ANNUAL REPORT

Our Six Years of Continuous Improvement

Viewbook

District Communication Tools

DISTRICT WEBSITE
Event calendars, resources for families, newsletters, menus, community information and more. Each school has its own website.

INFINITE CAMPUS PARENT PORTAL
Each parent/guardian is granted a Parent Portal account for their children. The portal gives access to grades, assignment due dates, attendance, paying fees, paying food accounts and more.

COMMUNITY NEWSLETTERS
It is important to us to keep the community informed. We offer several newsletters (both mailed and electronic) throughout the year that showcase our staff, our students and the important work being done across the district.

PEACHJAR FLYERS
The District’s electronic flyer system allows flyers to be emailed rather than sent home in a backpack. Families of our students are automatically signed up to receive flyers. Anyone can visit a school’s website, click on the Peachjar icon and view all active flyers.

EMAIL, PHONE OR TEXTS
Families can choose to be contacted via email, phone, voice or text message. In addition to school messaging, we will contact you in emergency situations such as weather closings or building emergencies. Please make sure your information in Infinite Campus is correct to ensure you receive these messages.

GET INVOLVED IN OUR SCHOOLS
Tutor in our schools, attend music and sporting events, volunteer, attend guest artist series and theater events at our Performing Arts Center and use the High School pool during open hours.

Building a Communications Plan

Communications Committee Charge:

The Communications Committee shall review the Sun Prairie Area School District communication work as a group to develop a written plan that details a comprehensive communication strategy for the district within the context of the parameters detailed below.

The Committee develops a communication plan that:

Seeks robust two-way communication with all members of the school district community
Provides honest information to all members of the community and increases transparency in a way that builds trust
Engages all community members who may not have a natural connection to the district in a thoughtful and meaningful way
Is based on the District’s Strategic Plan
Builds on best practices in communication and successful communication efforts in the district

Committee membership and the work of the committee, including meeting minutes, can be found here.

Communication Audit - conducted by Joe Donovan, Donovan Group

2022-2025 Communication Plan

Brand Standards Guide

Adam Mumm

Multimedia & Website Strategist

(608) 834-6568

Primary Responsibilities: Assists with managing district communications and public relations in collaboration with the Communications & Engagement Officer. Manages district social media accounts, digital marketing, website updates, and video production.