Communications Department

Our Purpose

The Communications Department provides clear, accurate, and timely information on District and school happenings to the public. We strive to inform all of our internal and external stakeholders while promoting the accomplishments of our students, teachers, and staff to build trust in the District and support for student success.

Our Services

Media Relations

Social Media

All Staff/Family Communication

Emergency Communication

Graphic Design and Publications

Website Development and Management

Multimedia Production Support

Technical Training

Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Requests

Spanish Translation

Repository of District News and Information

Contact Us

Communications@RCSDK12.org or call 585-262-8162

Tell Us Your Success Story

The Rochester City School District has so many students, staff, programs, initiatives, and events to be proud of. Share yours with the Department of Communications so we can tell the good news that is going on in your school community on RCSD social media, with local news media, and the entire Rochester Community.

Each success story entry will be evaluated by the Communications Department to determine the best possible avenue for publicity (i.e. bright spot on the District website, coverage in the news media, and/or promotion on social media). Please note some entries to this form may not be subject to use.

For more information or questions about this initiative, please contact communications@rcsdk12.org today.

The Rochester City School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status or political affiliation, and additionally does not discriminate against students on the basis of weight, gender identity, gender expression, and religious practices or any other basis prohibited by New York State and/or federal non-discrimination laws in employment or its programs and activities. The District provides equal access to community and youth organizations. NYS CR Part #154 requires the District to provide communications to ELL families in the home language that they best understand. In order to request interpretation or translation services, employees may visit www.rcsdk12.org/translationservices. For emergencies or immediate communication needs, please use the Language Line at 1-866-874-3972. School secretaries in each school or program can provide the access code for this service.