Monthly Administrative Updates
December 2024 Administrative Update
by Christie Maisano
Director of Instructional & Informational Technology
Strengthening School/Community Communication:
A District-Wide Effort
Effective communication is at the heart of a thriving school community. Our district has embraced a variety of tools and platforms to ensure that all stakeholders—parents, students, and community members—receive timely and relevant information. Through a variety of platforms and initiatives, we strive to celebrate student achievements and encourage active participation in our school community by meeting families where they are.
Our district webpage, found at www.eastauroraschools.org, serves as a central hub for all things school-related. Community members can easily access calendars, announcements, district news, and resources for families, as well as find information about curriculum, policies, and district initiatives. Whether it’s announcements about school events, updates on curriculum initiatives, or highlights of student achievements, the EAUFSD website reflects our commitment to transparency and engagement.
To complement the district webpage, we offer a dedicated mobile app designed to keep community members connected on the go. Available for both iOS and Android devices, the East Aurora Schools app provides quick access to key features found on the district website. Push notifications allow us to instantly communicate time-sensitive updates, ensuring that families are always in the loop. With just a few taps, parents can stay informed about their child’s education no matter where they are.
This year the district introduced the Rooms unified communication tool to allow all district families to use one tool/app to communicate with all of our teachers, coaches, and advisors in one place. Rooms can be accessed within the East Aurora Schools app or through a web browser at edurooms.com. Using Rooms, teachers, coaches, and advisors can share real-time updates, photos, videos, and reminders directly with families. The platform offers secure one-way and two-way communication as our students move up and through our schools to ensure that all stakeholders—academic, athletic, and extracurricular—have a consistent way to communicate.
Our district and building-level social media platforms serve as focal points for news, stories, and celebrations. We are proud to use each tool to share important announcements, highlight student successes, and showcase the diverse talents of our students and staff. Please follow us on each of our social media sites:
District:
Facebook pages - East Aurora Union Free School District
X (Twitter) - @ea_schools
Instagram - eastauroraschool
YouTube - East Aurora BDTV
High School:
Facebook pages - East Aurora High School
X (Twitter) - @EastAuroraHSNY
Instagram - eastaurorahsny
YouTube - East Aurora BDTV
Middle School:
Facebook pages - East Aurora Middle School
X (Twitter) - @EastAuroraMSNY
Instagram - eaurorams
Parkdale Elementary:
Facebook pages - Parkdale Elementary School
X (Twitter) - @EAParkdalePride
Instagram - EAParkdale
In addition to the tools mentioned above, we also offer two powerful apps to help families and students stay on top of school work, grades, and communication with the district:
Using the PowerSchool Parent Portal, found at https://eak12.powerschool.com/public, or the PowerSchool mobile app, users can check grades, view report cards, update contact information, complete forms electronically, and submit permission slips and enrollment forms.
Beginning in January, the District will begin using the FirstView mobile app to help our families keep track of our school buses going to and from school each day. This app will allow us to notify families if buses are running late or if additional information needs to be distributed.
If families need any assistance using any of the tools mentioned here, please email help@eak12.org, and the Technology Department will be happy to assist.
Our district’s multifaceted communication approach reflects our unwavering commitment to fostering strong connections with our community. By leveraging technology, whether through a website, app, social media, or classroom tools, we continue to implement innovative strategies and strive to keep our community connected.