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The Community Relations Department is responsible for the day-to-day gathering and sharing of information with families, local partners, news media, and others.

The office oversees the SUSD website as well as the SUSD 1852 Foundation.

The communications team also manages the District’s social media presence on Facebook, Twitter (X), Instagram, and YouTube, and is responsible for oversight of website content.

📅 Explore our District Events Calendar for everything happening across SUSD.

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Meet Our Team

Telling our district's story through powerful visuals, strategic messaging, and compelling content.

Chief Melinda Meza

Chief Communications Officer

Melinda Meza

Kurt Rivera

Communications Specialist

Kurt Rivera

Miguel Solorio

Communications Digital Media Producer

Miguel Solorio

Anothay Lee

Webmaster

Anothay Lee

 

Crisis Communication Methods

 

During an emergency, Stockton Unified School District (SUSD) communicates through multiple channels to ensure timely, accurate updates for staff, families, and our community. Our goal is to keep everyone informed and reassured while prioritizing safety.

Who We Notify

SUSD Employees

  • Email and text alerts via ParentSquare

Families

Community Members

Local Public Agencies & Representatives

  • Email or phone communication, depending on urgency

Media

  • Press releases and verified updates shared as appropriate

When We Communicate

Families can expect notifications for the following situations:

  • Gas leak
  • Lockdown
  • Natural disasters (air quality, excessive heat, fires, flooding, etc.)
  • Police activity near a school
  • Power outage affecting instructional time
  • A threat against a school
  • Weapon on campus (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.

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Videos

 

Every week, the Stockton Unified School District’s Department of Community Relations presents videos celebrating student, staff, and district successes during each board meeting.

Want to pitch a video or share a great story idea? Contact our Communications Team.

Catch up with all videos of what’s happening this week at Stockton Unified — in just about a minute!

For Media Inquiries Contact:

 

Melinda Meza
Chief Communications Officer
Email: MelindaMeza@stocktonusd.net

Kurt Rivera
Communications Specialist
Email: KRivera@stocktonusd.net

Miguel Solorio
Communications Digital Media Producer
Email: MiguelSolorio@stocktonusd.net

 
Communications

ParentSquare Alerts (Text, Email, App)
District Website Updates
Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube)
Local News Media

 
Media Coverage

News Highlights
Interview Coordination
Social Media Outreach
District Event Promotion (e.g. graduations, special programs)
Media Scheduling and Requests
Marketing and Branding (including commercials)

 
Award Winning

At the 2025 NSPRA Conference, the SUSD Community Relations Department team won twelve awards for Publications and Digital Media Excellence.

  • SUSD News Minute
  • SUSD Chalk With Kindness
  • SUSD Mural: "Imagine the Possibilities"

And many more…
To learn more, visit the NSPRA website.

 
Outreach & Engagement

Engagement Roadmaps
Community Engagement Events
Multimedia Storytelling
Targeted Outreach to Underserved Audiences

 
Social Media

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