Communications

The media relations team responds to all requests for information and interviews by members of the local and national news media, including reporters from print, radio, television, and online news sources. We assist PPS staff who are contacted by reporters, and proactively inform media about the many positive stories happening throughout the District.

Members of the news media with questions about the district should contact:

mediarelations@pps.net

The graphic designer provides design support for district departments and schools. Check the style guide for detailed information on how we visually unite our district.

Contact:

• For requests by Non-PPS Staff: please email commsteam@pps.net
• For PPS Staff: please submit the PPS Communications Request Form

The Multimedia Services team works with our schools, administrators and district programs to create and share informative and engaging videos highlighting positive stories throughout our district and community. The team is responsible for live-streaming and broadcasting important public meetings, posting videos to PPS social media sites and maintaining and programming the district’s cable channel, TV28.

Contacts:

• For requests by Non-PPS Staff: please email Terry Proctor, Communications Manager/Multimedia, tproctor@pps.net
• For PPS Staff: please submit the PPS Communications Request Form  

The Public Records Officer responds to all requests for public records from members of the public and the media, and strives to provide records in a timely fashion. The Public Records Officer has the responsibility of meeting the district’s privacy obligations to students and staff and helping to promote transparency and a greater understanding of how the district carries out the public’s business. More information or request records.

Contact:
Ryan Vandehey, Public Records Officer, rvandehey@pps.net, (503) 916-3385 

Language Access Services  provides meaningful language access to parents by offering translated printed and digital materials, qualified language interpreters, and  effective communication between the district and its multilingual communities.

Language access services also supports district wide communications, ensuring an equity lens is taken into account in its interactions with the public.

Contact:
languageaccess@pps.net