Welcome to the Communications and Public Relations Department

"The basic building block of good communications is the feeling that every human being is unique and of value"  - Anonymous

The Nyack School District's Public Relations and Information Office has a comprehensive Communications Plan to keep our community informed, engaged and invested. Priority is placed on strengthening community relationships, celebrating daily accomplishments of our students and supporting our vision:

"Building Bridges for today's students to cross into tomorrow's world with Equity, Innovation and Optimism".   

Communications & Public Relations Goals

We are committed to providing public information that is clear and timely.

We encourage authentic dialogue and invite your comments, questions and concerns via "Let's Talk".

We are always listening for innovative ways to optimize outreach and engage our school community.

We proudly promote daily success stories featuring experiences, events and opportunities that embed our Core Elements of Education.

 "CITE" on Communications CITE  :  District Communication Plan on Prezi

Contact Information

Lisa Mininger Retallack

Community Outreach & Public Relations

(845) 353-7013

Fax (845) 353-7019

lretallack@nyackschools.org.

Announcements

  • A Question & Answer doc regarding the Montefiore Nyack Hospital & Midland Ave. Field Parking is posted in response to community concerns

    The District has received some inquiries regarding the athletic fields located at the Old High School.  Attached please find a Q&A document that will provide accurate information regarding this District-owned space.  This document has been sent to our District families and community-wide.

    We are committed to keeping your school community informed regarding topics of interest and concern. Please feel free to use Let's Talk, located on the left-hand tab of our school websites to submit additional questions or concerns.

    Communications

  • Our 2019-20 District Calendar features daily events and opportunities to stay connected to your school throughout the year.

    Please see the attached electronic version of our 2019-20 District Calendar, posted for your convenience. 

    Nyack Public Schools has a lot to be proud of and we celebrate our school community in the District Calendar.  We hope you enjoy the highlights reflected in it. 

    Communications

Let's Talk!

Let's Talk!  encourages authentic school community conversation.  Register your questions, concerns or compliments.  All submissions are quickly assessed and answered directly by administrators to provide optimum communication solutions. A quick customer satisfaction survey is released at the close of each dialogue. 

Our goal is to build trust with our partners in education: YOU.  Visit Let's Talk! now.

Peachjar

Peachjar, our electronic flyer system, posts  and sends flyers directly to  parent/guardian emails.  Access E-flyers easily.  View them online at each school site's Peachjar archive. Community partner organizations eliminate the burden of delivering paper flyers and help us in our Green efforts.  Guidelines for Peachjar.

Click here  to view District Fundraising Guidelines in our Schools  

 

Communication Matters

Nyack Schools"In the News"  

Community Priorities Survey Results & Analysis 2016

Media Opt Out Form 2019-20

                                       District Calendar 2019-20