Communications

The mission of the Communications Department is to foster clear, effective, and transparent communication both within our district and with our families and community, which supports the Strategic Plan Objective 1B.

The vision of the Communications Department is to be engaging, effective, and collaborative.

Engaging: we connect with our staff and families fostering a sense of belonging and community
Effective: we deliver clear messaging that informs, inspires, and that all staff and families have access to information they need to make informed decisions.
Collaborative: we work in partnership with all departments, valuing diverse perspectives and promoting a unified approach to communication that supports the district's goals.

Through our commitment to continuous improvement and embodying these principles, we aim to strengthen relationships, build trust and foster positive interactions.

Communication Avenues
Facebook - Secondary
Facebook - Elementary
Facebook - Early Learning Center
SchoolNow
Website
YouTube

Crisis Communication
Mancos School District uses SchoolNow as our communications provider to send out school communications that include both general and emergency announcements. This notification system allows us to send out timely information via voice, text, and email. The system also allows us to push notifications to our website, mobile app and social media channels.

Digital Newsletters
Community Connections - NEW! A monthly newsletter containing information from our community. See flyer distribution for more information.
Mancos Matters - distributed each week and is district level information about what is happening
Bluejay Express - distributed biweekly with information about our secondary schools
Little Jay Journal - contains information relating to elementary school
Kids Corner - contains information relating to our preschool

Media Restrictions
It is important to note that under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), some personally identifiable information about students is protected.
Each year during registration, parents are given the opportunity to permit photo, video, name release.

Flyer Distribution in Schools
Mancos School District provides an information distribution service for third-party community events and activities that may be of interest to students, parents, and the broader community. This procedure ensures that all communications align with district guidelines and are shared in a consistent and organized manner.

Contact Us
Please contact the Mancos School District Superintendent’s Office with questions.