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Communications

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The District 196 Communications Department uses the district's Strategic Roadmap to guide all of our messages.

This plan helps us use the news, our websites, and the Spotlight newsletter to reach our big goals. By following this roadmap, we can better connect with our community and support our mission of educating, developing, and inspiring our students for lifelong success.

How We Communicate

  • District and School Communications through ParentSquare (including emergency closings)
  • Media Relations
  • Social Media
  • Interpretation and Translation Services
  • District and School Newsletters
  • Family and Staff Surveys
  • Video
  • Marketing
  • Website

Communications Resources

  • District 196 keeps families connected by using ParentSquare to send texts, emails, and phone calls.
  • To ensure everyone stays in the loop, our newsletters share what is happening in our schools.
  • District 196's website has the information families need to know.
  • Our social media channels celebrate the fun things in our district.
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Contact

Janet Swiecichowski

Director of Communications
District Office
 

Follow District 196
Social Media

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Facebook

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Instagram

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Youtube

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Linkedin

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X (Formerly Twitter)

Meet the Team

Janet Swiecichowski

Director of Communications
School: 651-423-7775

Contact me for:

  • District Communications
  • Levy and Referendums Information
  • Media Inquiries

Jenedee Canino

Multilingual Communications & Engagement Specialist, Hablo Español
School: 651-423-7825

Contact me for:

  • Interpreters
  • Translations
  • Multilingual Family Engagement

Cliff Dodge

Multimedia Communications Specialist
School: 952-431-8268

Contact me for:

  • Multimedia Projects and Ideas
  • Photos
  • Youtube

Krista Rydberg

Communications Specialist
School: 651-423-7772

Contact me for:

  • Website and Digital Accessibility
  • Story Ideas
  • Marketing and Advertising

Danielle Carden

Executive Assistant to the Superintendent's Office
School: 651-423-7736

Contact Me For:

  • Scheduling Meetings
  • ParentSquare Help
  • Data Requests
  • General Questions

Ann Flynn

Superintendent Office Clerk
School: 651-423-7725

Contact Me For:

  • Scheduling Meetings
  • Newsletters
  • Student and Staff Recognition
  • General Questions

Awards and Recognition

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2026 National School Public Relations Association

Publications and Digital Media Excellence Award for Video Series

 It's Time to Renew (Tech Levy)

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NSPRA Publications and Digital Media Excellence Award circular green logo

2026 National School Public Relations Association

Publications and Digital Media Excellence Award for Single Video

Student Voices: Personal Finance Video