Public Relations & Strategic Partnerships performs numerous critical functions to establish effective, transparent communication between Polk County Public Schools and all stakeholders.
The PR team supports Goal 3 of the School Board’s Strategic Plan: engaging families and community members.
Members of PR department rely upon their decades of experience in journalism, graphic design, web design and management, media production, community relations, and event planning.
Every day, the employees and students of PCPS are accomplishing incredible things and making a difference for our community. Sharing these stories helps stakeholders understand the life-changing work taking place in our schools.
Telling the stories of Polk County Public Schools is achieved by communicating transparently and promptly, creating and curating original content, building strong relationships with members of the media, and providing marketing support to schools and departments throughout the district.
The department is also responsible for fostering strong partnerships with a variety of community groups, including nonprofits, local businesses, charities, faith-based organizations, and government agencies.