School, Community and Media Relations
We believe everyone in our community has a stake in helping our students launch a lifetime of successful learning. We aim to build relationships that deepen understanding of our mission, inspire commitment and create opportunities for collaboration and action.
We put students first by providing leadership, systems and resources to empower communication that advances our goals for learning and teaching and promotes the value of the education we provide.
Important Links
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Department Staff
Patrick Hall
Communications Technology Specialist
515/817-0658
Fax: 515/817-0629
Eric Smidt
Director, School,
Community and Media Relations
Ames Community School District Educational
Services Center
2005 24th St.
Ames, IA 50010
515-268-6651
What we do:
- Community engagement programs
- Work with Media
- Website, social media presence and cable channel
- District communication and publications
- Distribution of community information in schools: Digital Backpack
- District calendar