- Wichita Public Schools
- Overview
STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION
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Our team of creative and strategic communicators supports the Wichita Public Schools through:
BRAND JOURNALISM
Delivery of accurate, relevant, useful information to district stakeholders is a priority for the district’s News and Media Relations team. This veteran team champions public education through owned media channels (WPS-TV, web site, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram), while also maintaining strong relationships with local media outlets.
CONTENT MARKETING
Creative strategy and targeted marketing are the focus of our work to ensure families have the information they need to make informed choices about the tremendous academic opportunities available through the Wichita Public Schools. Our team supports principals and district leaders with strategic planning, branding and marketing of their schools and services to target audiences.
EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT
Educational excellence begins with the more than 7,000 individuals who proudly work on behalf of Wichita’s students. Our team focuses on innovative and creative communication strategies to engage, inform and build pride in the WPS employee community.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
The involvement of our community in WPS classrooms is essential to maximize opportunities for the success of our students. Our team is focused on developing and sustaining impactful stakeholder engagement opportunities that allow our community to see first-hand the life-changing education that occurs in classrooms every day. Additionally, our team collaborates with school leaders to inform and engage parents as active partners in their child’s education.
CRISIS COMMUNICATION
Transparent communication is critical at all times, but especially in emergency situations. Our team leads crisis communication response and is focused on providing accurate, inclusive, responsive crisis messaging when emergencies arise.
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Our Vision and Mission
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VISION
We will be steadfast champions of public education through authentic storytelling, impactful stakeholder engagement opportunities, and new and sustained relationships, all of which maximize public support for Wichita Public Schools to ensure every student is future ready.
MISSION
We will create and maintain trusted relationships with district stakeholders through:
- Innovative and creative communication strategies,
- Interactive dialogue,
- Transparent communication,
- Strategic partnerships, and
- Effective counsel to district leaders.
THE TEAM
The Strategic Communications Division is comprised of three departments: Strategic Communications, Media Productions, and Parent and Community Support.
Contact Us
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Wendy Johnson, APR, IOM
Division Director
Strategic Communications903 S. Edgemoor
Wichita, KS 67218
(316) 973-4515