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Welcome
The Community Relations Department is responsible for gathering and sharing information with families, local partners, news media, and the broader Stockton Unified School District community.
The department oversees the SUSD website and supports the SUSD 1852 Foundation.
The communications team also manages the District’s social media presence on Facebook, X, Instagram, and YouTube, and provides oversight for website content.
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Telling Stockton Unified's story through powerful visuals, strategic messaging, digital experiences, and compelling content.
2026–2027
Student Communications Ambassadors
Our Student Communications Ambassadors work alongside the Communications team to help highlight the people, programs, events, and experiences that make up the Stockton Unified community.
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Student Ambassador
Yasmin Esquer
Franklin High School
CB
Student Ambassador
Cameron Borin
Chavez High School
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Student Ambassador
Samantha Hernandez-Rosas
Weber Institute of Applied Sciences & Techonology
DB
Student Ambassador
Danielle Barajas
Pacific Law Academy
SUSD News
More Episodes
Watch the latest SUSD News episodes and catch up on district stories, student success, and highlights from across Stockton Unified School District.
Newest Episode
Spring Semester 2026
Celebrate the people, programs, and moments that made this spring semester shine across Stockton Unified School District.
Highlights include graduation success, literacy growth, electric buses, Carnegie Hall performances, foster youth support, Fire Science and EMT classes, Unity Games, Cinco de Mayo, and the Class of 2026.
Watch on YouTube →
First District Newscast
First Semester Highlights
Hosted by Melinda Meza, this episode features a message from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Michelle Rodriguez reflecting on what she’s most proud of from the first semester.
Plus stories on our Staff Kickoff, Family Movie Night, CTE courses, Ruby Bridges Back to School Day, and the Holiday Express Toy Giveaway.
Watch on YouTube →View All SUSD News Videos
Visit the official SUSD YouTube Channel to watch more district videos, updates, and stories from across Stockton Unified.
Visit Our YouTube Channel →Crisis Communication Methods
During an emergency, Stockton Unified School District communicates through multiple channels to provide timely and accurate updates to staff, families, and the community.
Who We Notify
SUSD Employees
- Email and text alerts through ParentSquare
Families
- ParentSquare notifications, including text, email, and app alerts
- District updates on the Stockton Unified website
Community Members
Public Agencies, Representatives, and Media
- Email, phone communication, press releases, or verified updates as appropriate
When We Communicate
Families can expect notifications for situations such as:
- Gas leak
- Lockdown
- Natural disasters, including air quality, excessive heat, fires, flooding, and similar events
- Police activity near a school
- Power outage affecting instructional time
- A threat against a school
- Weapon on campus, including a firearm or knife brandished
Additional updates may be sent through phone calls or app alerts as needed.
Safety Assurance
SUSD is committed to keeping all students and staff safe at school. In the event of severe weather or another emergency where outdoor conditions are unsafe, schools will shelter students and staff in place until it is safe to dismiss or release individuals. Parents and guardians will receive updates through ParentSquare and official SUSD channels.
Videos
Explore videos highlighting student achievement, staff excellence, district programs, and stories from across Stockton Unified School District.
Each week, the Stockton Unified School District Department of Community Relations presents videos celebrating student, staff, school, and district successes during Board of Education meetings.
Want to pitch a video or share a great story idea? Contact the Communications Team.
Watch More SUSD VideosMedia Inquiries
Members of the media seeking information or interview requests may contact the Community Relations Department below.
Communications Services
The Community Relations Department supports districtwide communication through media coverage, storytelling, social media, outreach, engagement, and public information.
Communications
ParentSquare alerts through text, email, and app notifications
District website updates
Social media updates on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube
Local news media coordination
Media Coverage
News highlights
Interview coordination
Social media outreach
District event promotion
Media scheduling and requests
Marketing and branding
Award Winning
At the 2025 NSPRA Conference, the SUSD Community Relations Department earned 12 awards for Publications and Digital Media Excellence.
- SUSD News Minute
- SUSD Chalk With Kindness
- SUSD Mural: “Imagine the Possibilities”
Outreach & Engagement
Engagement roadmaps
Community engagement events
Multimedia storytelling
Targeted outreach to underserved audiences
Social Media
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