Department of Community Relations and Engagement
Who we are
At Manteca Unified, we believe students do better when families and schools work together. Our Community Relations and Engagement team helps make that connection by keeping families informed, involved, and engaged. We share important updates, celebrate student success, and provide ways for families to give feedback and stay involved. Through social media, news media, and district publications, we communicate the Board’s vision and key District initiatives, ensuring families stay informed about the decisions that shape our schools. By working together, we can support every student’s learning journey and achievements.
What we do
We ensure that public communication reflects the district’s voice and strategic goals, making information clear, accessible, and engaging for our diverse parent community. By focusing on readability and cultural inclusivity, we build transparency, trust, and awareness of key programs. By working across MUSD, we create strategic communications—from full campaigns to targeted messages, visuals, and media coverage—to effectively share district initiatives.
Meet our team
Department Coordinator
Lindsay Harris
Department Supervisor
Caitlin Pearsall
Facility Use & Front Desk
Maricela Flores
Communications Specialist
Sierra Horton
Communications Specialist
Amanda Armstrong
Media & Web Specialist
Melody Del Rio
How you can stay informed
Blackboard
Blackboard allows our district and schools to send emails, phone calls, text messages, and/or app notifications to families and staff.
Peachjar
Peachjar is our e-flyer delivery platform where all school flyers are delivered directly to a parent’s email inbox or can be accessed by clicking the “School E-flyers” link on your school webpage or MUSD mobile app.
Remind 101
Schools and teachers utilize Remind 101 to text students and families quickly. Reach out to your child’s teacher if you are unsure of whether you are currently signed up to receive their Remind 101 messages.
District news
We release a monthly e-newsletter to the whole Manteca Unified community (all staff and families, community partners, city council members, media representatives, etc.) about district-wide initiatives, news, important dates, and more. Feel free to recycle this content for your own newsletters!
Visit our Newsroom and explore our latest stories. You may also visit the “Announcements” webpage for a sequential list of district-wide information sent to families this year.
Crisis Communications & Safety
In the event of a district-wide or high-risk school crisis (including situations requiring a lockdown), the Community Relations & Engagement team works as part of MUSD’s Incident Command team and will communicate publicly as quickly as possible.
Crisis Communication Methods
Manteca Unified families, staff, and community members can expect to receive communications during and after a crisis via the following methods:
Crisis Situations
Families can expect to receive communications for the following incidents:
- Lockdown
- Threat against campus
- Weapon on campus
- Gas Leak
- Fire
- Air quality
- Excessive heat
- Flooding
- Power outage
- Police activity near campus
Publications
Each year, we publish an annual report that showcases our staff's intentional, data-driven efforts.
This publication not only celebrates the significant accomplishments of the past school year but also provides valuable insights into our progress within the district’s strategic plan. It outlines our current position and charts the course for future growth, ensuring the MUSD community remains informed and aligned with the district's vision for continued student success.
Read the most recent State of the District Report here.
Videos
For media Inquiries contact:
Victoria Brunn, Chief Business and Information Officer
- Phone: (209) 858-0764
- Email: vbrunn@musd.net
Lindsay Harris, Coordinator of Community Relations & Engagement
- Phone: (209) 858-0861
- Email: lharris@musd.net
Caitlin Pearsall, Supervisor of Community Relations & Engagement
- Phone: (209) 858-0845
- Email: cpearsall@musd.net
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Communications
Family Messaging
Newsletters
Crisis Communications
District Website Management
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Design & Creation
Marketing Collateral
Brochures & Mailers
Video Productions
Social Media Graphics
Photography
Presentations
Signage
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Award Winning
At the 2025 CalSPRA conference, MUSD's CRE team won nine awards for projects demonstrating effective communication, design, and storytelling.
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Strategic Outreach
Communications Plans
Social Media Campaigns
Digital Publications
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Social Media
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Media Relations
Media Inquiries
Press Releases
Media Advisories