Communications & Marketing

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Mary Alice Rosko
Media Relations Coordinator
maryalice.rosko@mpls.k12.mn.us
mpsnews@mpls.k12.mn.us

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Minneapolis Public Schools uses SchoolMessenger to communicate important information to our families. 

Text alerts

• Families of MPS students, you can now receive text alerts on your cell phone. With this free* service, you will receive text messages notifying you of inclement weather, safety alerts and other important information from Minneapolis Public Schools.
• Your privacy is important – your information will not be sold or provided to third parties. You can opt out from alerts at any time – just reply with STOP to any message or HELP if you need assistance.

*Message and/or data rates may apply.

Change your preferences

• Families can now edit communication preferences – calls, texts, alternate phone numbers, etc. This feature also gives you a place to review messages you may have missed.
• If you have multiple children attending MPS, you will be able to add them all to the same account.
• Follow these steps to create an account through the secure Contact Manager website provided by SchoolMessenger or download the PDF guide with screenshots.

1. Go to go.schoolmessenger.com and click the Sign Up Now link in the top right corner of the page. 
2. You will be taken to the Sign Up page where you will need to enter a valid email address, a password and your name.
3. Click Sign Up when you are done.
4. Log in using your email address and password.
5. Once you’ve activated your account, you’re ready to add your child to your account. Click the Click here to begin button.
6. Select the option that says, “I do not have an Activation Code and want to activate by phone,” and click Next. 
7. Add your child’s MPS student ID number.
8. Follow the instructions on the page to call in and activate your account. You will need to be able to call into the system from one of the phone numbers associated with your child’s student record. 
9. When you have finished adding your child to your account, navigate to the Contacts tab and click the edit link to right of your child’s name. Check which types of messages you would like to receive and at which phone number or email address. Make sure that you click Save when you are done making changes.

Visit go.schoolmessenger.com at any time to access your account.

The Communications Department oversees the MPS website. If you have suggested updates or feedback to share, complete our website feedback form.

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Minneapolis Comcast Cable Channel 15 is dedicated for the Minneapolis Public Schools.

All Channel 15 content including live school board meetings can be found on Eduvision.

Channel 15 Programming

• Special productions by and for K-12 students ranging from news programs to creative stories and plays.
• Staff in service and professional development programs highlighting instructional strategies and curriculum.
• Live school board meetings.
• School bulletin board for announcements and messages.
• Promoting individual schools and their programs.

Email comments or questions to mpscable@mpls.k12.mn.us.

Complete the form below in order to request marketing and communications support for your school or department.

If you’re unsure of what you need, email the Communications Department at communications.department@mpls.k12.mn.us to schedule a discovery meeting.

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