Welcome to Community Relations

Director of Community Relations and
Professional Development: 
Gerrie Garton

Secretary to the Community Relations and
Professional Development Director: 
RuthAnn Vanassa
360-802-7109

The Community Relations Department is the primary point of contact for media inquires and for staff members seeking to inform the public about their programs. The Community Relations Department is responsible for district-wide printed publications, brochures, the CONNECTION Newsletter, which is published monthly in the Courier Herald and the district website.

District staff should contact our Community Relations office for assistance with any of the following:

  • Press release and media contact
  • Communications in emergencies or situations that may attract media and parent attention (media calls at any time should be referred to our Community Relations Director)
  • Gerrie Garton at 360.802.7105
  • Incident letters
  • Additions or changes to the website