The Communications Department at Rocky River City Schools is dedicated to sharing the stories, achievements, and traditions that make our district unique. Our goal is to engage families, staff, and community members through clear, consistent, and meaningful communication.

We strive to honor the rich traditions of Rocky River schools while highlighting the accomplishments, programs, and people shaping our community today. By coordinating communications across multiple channels, we provide timely updates and showcase the experiences that connect us all.

We appreciate your ongoing support as we work to keep our community informed, engaged, and proud of both our history and our successes.

To keep families, staff, and community members informed and engaged, we use a variety of communication initiatives:

Pirate Press

Weekly update emails highlighting school and district news, featuring photos from across the district that capture students learning, creating, and thriving. Each issue also includes links to important events and announcements for the week, keeping families and the community informed and engaged.

Social Media

Visit the District Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and X pages to see the story of our schools, students, and community come to life. Our social media channels highlight accomplishments, events, and the everyday moments that make Rocky River City Schools special. Comments are disabled on our accounts, as these posts are intended to provide informative and engaging content for our audience.

District Newsletters

Bi-monthly newsletters in a traditional page-layout format, emailed to the community and posted in our online archive. They are designed to inform families about district-wide initiatives and events while celebrating the achievements of students and staff. Each edition highlights the programs, accomplishments, and stories that make Rocky River City Schools a vibrant and thriving community.

School Newsletters

Monthly newsletters from each school, emailed to families and posted to the schools’ archive. These newsletters provide updates on school-specific events, programs, and achievements, celebrating the successes of students and staff while keeping families connected to the life of their school community.

Twice-Yearly Community Newsletters

Traditional, glossy, page-layout newsletters mailed to every Rocky River household, featuring key district news, events, and highlights. Each edition celebrates the accomplishments of students and staff while keeping the entire community informed about the programs and successes that make Rocky River City Schools exceptional.

The River Report

A monthly, business-focused newsletter that provides a recap of the Board of Education’s regular meetings, a financial snapshot from our Treasurer, a message from the Superintendent, and updates on relevant state and local legislation affecting schools. The River Report keeps community members informed about district governance, finances, and policy while highlighting key decisions and initiatives shaping Rocky River City Schools.

River Wrap Up

The Superintendent’s end-of-month update to the community, providing another touchpoint for engagement and connection. River Wrap Up reflects on the accomplishments and highlights of the past month while setting the stage for what’s ahead, keeping families and community members informed, involved, and connected to the life of our district.

Safety Spotlight

A monthly newsletter dedicated to safety updates and initiatives across Rocky River City Schools. Each issue highlights an important aspect of student safety—from our three-pronged approach to school safety, to getting to and from school safely, to wearing helmets—and upcoming issues will cover topics such as internet safety. Safety Spotlight keeps families informed and helps students make safe choices both in and out of school.