Community Relations

The Community Relations Office helps connect Bloomington Public Schools with students, families, staff and the broader community through clear, consistent communication and meaningful engagement. We support the district’s strategic priorities and help schools and departments share information, build relationships and tell the BPS story.

Our work is grounded in two-way communication. We create opportunities to listen, gather input and respond to questions and feedback from both internal and external audiences. We also help build strong relationships with families, community members, businesses and other partners.

Through communications and community engagement, we aim to build understanding, strengthen connections and create opportunities for our community to be involved in supporting students and public education.

Connect With Us

Email us at commrelations@isd271.org.

How We Communicate

Bloomington Public Schools uses a number of communications tools to engage with families and to share news, updates and information about everything happening in our school communities. Stay connected with us through the publications and communications channels listed here.

See more information about our communication channels and archived copies of our previous newsletters on our Publications and Communications page.

infographic showing all the publications and ways Bloomington Public Schools communicates with its community

Accessible text version of the How We Communicate infographic.

What We Do

The Community Relations Office tells the story of Bloomington Public Schools by sharing news about student and staff accomplishments, programs in our classrooms, promoting performances, and more. We do this through news articles, newsletters, photography, video production, graphic design, and social media. We provide strategic communications for the district, including district updates and communications in emergencies and when school is impacted by weather. Our office manages information on the district website and helps manage school websites. We support the marketing and branding needs of schools and the district.

The Community Relations Office gave a presentation to the School Board on May 27, 2025 detailing the vital role the department plays in the school district.

Through Our Lens: Community Relations 2024-25 Recap