Did you know that CESO Communications has partnered with districts in 29 states? Whether we helped expand capacity for a large team, stepped in for a small district that has no PR pro, or something in between, it has been our honor to help our partners throughout the U.S.

We are excited to wish our colleague Jada Richard a happy birthday! She brings incredible energy to our team and to everyone in St. Anthony-New Brighton Schools, where she serves as Communications Specialist. Jada, we hope your day is sweeter than a Georgia peach on a summer day!

An engaged community supports its schools. Our team of award-winning strategists and creatives can help your people feel informed and included, using everything from enrollment marketing to social media, referendum planning, website design and more.

We partnered with the Magnolia ISD team to bring their marketing materials to life. Their brochure highlights how their dynamic programs support every stage of a student’s journey, and their locator map helps families understand their high school feeder patterns.

We’ve added a new place for you to connect with us! Find us on Facebook at CESO Communications to find tips, ideas, recent projects and inspiration for school communications: bit.ly/4q4O68o

We’ve recently had several conversations with districts about the power of becoming your own media source. Show your audiences that they can count on your communications to provide the latest important news, as well as compelling stories about what’s happening in your classrooms.

We partnered with the Blue Valley School District to bring their new strategic plan to life visually. Together, we designed a logo and brand identity for the plan, then developed the supporting assets. Check it out at bluevalleyk12.org/strategicplan.

Public school enrollment is no longer guaranteed. We partner with districts like yours to compete and win in a crowded educational marketplace. Our tailored strategies combine data, storytelling and smart digital tactics to deliver measurable results, all within your budget.

Help us wish a very happy birthday to our biggest advocate, Senior Strategist Jim Cummings! Jim, we hope you catch lots of waves, photos and Philadelphia sports wins this year!

The bulldogs of Will County School District 92 (IL) wanted a district logo that felt cohesive and connected across their schools. Our team got to work creating a district mark that unites their schools under one strong, aligned identity. Check it out: bit.ly/3IZGDqu

When he’s not earning his Girl Dad title or diving into his latest book, Lead Strategist Justin Dearing, APR, is guiding communications for school district clients across the country. We’re lucky to have his empathy, leadership and knowledge on the team. Happy Birthday, Justin!

A few familiar faces will be attending the ASBO International Annual Conference on Oct. 21-23 in Fort Worth, TX. We’re looking forward to connecting with school business leaders and showcasing the work we’ve been doing around finance campaigns!

Working on the District One91 Wayfinder is one of Graphic Designer Samantha Chin’s favorite projects of the year, as she gets to bring their trailblazing brand to life! Check out the latest edition at bit.ly/3LcWSRx.

Julie Thannum, APR and Justin Dearing, APR are excited to get social at the Region 10 Social Media Summit on Monday, Oct. 27. Their presentation dives into the latest best practices and the fine line between free speech and its consequences on social media.

Many states rolled out new cell phone policies this past year. If this affected your district, now is the perfect time to close the loop and share with your communities about how it’s going. Remember to show the impact and highlight how it's helping students stay engaged.

We were thrilled to help Blue Valley bring their annual report to life! Using the content and photos they provided, we designed a polished magazine-style report that’s engaging, easy to read and something their community will want to pick up. Check it out: bit.ly/3WlxxaB

With more than 300 years of combined experience, our team of school PR veterans and creative professionals are uniquely capable of tackling issues in your district. Let’s Rethink Possible together.

We were honored to help The School District of University City in Missouri redesign their Pride newspaper publication from a newspaper style into a modern magazine. The new magazine was a roaring success, showing off their pride and success stories: bit.ly/3JQIb6x.

Last week, we traveled to our headquarters in Minneapolis for our bi-annual team retreat. After powerful conversations and a game of school-communications-themed Clue, we’re heading into this season energized and ready to show up with curiosity, collaboration and renewed purpose.

We helped eight different districts across the country win on election night! From Minnesota to Texas, Iowa to Louisiana, it was exciting to see all the hard work and community engagement pay off. Reach out to hear more about the ways we partner with districts before elections!