Communications
The Northshore School District Communications Department is committed to providing excellent leadership in creating timely, accurate, transparent, effective and open communications so all families, students, staff and community partners are informed and engaged. The department is committed to working collaboratively with staff, volunteers and community partners to meet the District's goal of providing an excellent education experience for all students and families.
Meet the Team
![Lisa Youngblood Hall]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1566428516/nsdorg/bcvanj9ch3ckn4mefum3/l-hall.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1566428516/nsdorg/bcvanj9ch3ckn4mefum3/l-hall.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1566428516/nsdorg/bcvanj9ch3ckn4mefum3/l-hall.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1566428516/nsdorg/bcvanj9ch3ckn4mefum3/l-hall.jpg","width":1000}])
Chief Communications and Experience Officer
District and school media relations, executive communications, crisis communications and press releases, brand
![Jennifer Piplic]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1638816339/nsdorg/skevjq5tsveyc2nez07w/Jennifer-Piplic.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1638816339/nsdorg/skevjq5tsveyc2nez07w/Jennifer-Piplic.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1638816339/nsdorg/skevjq5tsveyc2nez07w/Jennifer-Piplic.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1638816339/nsdorg/skevjq5tsveyc2nez07w/Jennifer-Piplic.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1638816339/nsdorg/skevjq5tsveyc2nez07w/Jennifer-Piplic.jpg","width":1280}])
Assistant Director of Communications
Bond & Levy Project, Press Releases, District Stories
Community Partnerships & Volunteer Coordinator
Volunteers, Art Docent, PTA
![Kaarin Sharman]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1606847718/nsdorg/sj5jdfrjkxsidhxi3nnw/kaarin-sharman.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1606847718/nsdorg/sj5jdfrjkxsidhxi3nnw/kaarin-sharman.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1606847718/nsdorg/sj5jdfrjkxsidhxi3nnw/kaarin-sharman.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1606847718/nsdorg/sj5jdfrjkxsidhxi3nnw/kaarin-sharman.jpg","width":1000}])
Communications Specialist
Emergency and mass communications, e-fliers, printed publications
![Kathy Hughes]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1606847526/nsdorg/ke1naol5ovzpzl4uxf3l/kathy-hughes.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1606847526/nsdorg/ke1naol5ovzpzl4uxf3l/kathy-hughes.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1606847526/nsdorg/ke1naol5ovzpzl4uxf3l/kathy-hughes.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1606847526/nsdorg/ke1naol5ovzpzl4uxf3l/kathy-hughes.jpg","width":999}])
District Receptionist
Staff, family and community support, directories
Our Commitment to Racial & Educational Justice
The Communications team will feel confident in integrating racial and educational justice in all of our conversations, collaborations, planning, work and contributions across the District in alignment with the Strategic Plan. In doing so, students, staff and families throughout our District community will feel seen, heard, engaged and supported toward a successful K-12 experience.
Learn more about the Northshore School District's commitment to Racial & Educational Justice.
Press Releases & Media Availability
If you are a member of the media and would like to contact the District, please contact Lisa Youngblood Hall. Visit our Press Releases page to read more.
![Christopher Emdin, Ph.D. speaks to high school students during the District’s Student Justice Conference]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1648662767/nsdorg/ksppgpqwzl3q3umizqfx/Emdin-addresses-students.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1648662767/nsdorg/ksppgpqwzl3q3umizqfx/Emdin-addresses-students.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1648662767/nsdorg/ksppgpqwzl3q3umizqfx/Emdin-addresses-students.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1648662767/nsdorg/ksppgpqwzl3q3umizqfx/Emdin-addresses-students.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1648662767/nsdorg/ksppgpqwzl3q3umizqfx/Emdin-addresses-students.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1648662767/nsdorg/ksppgpqwzl3q3umizqfx/Emdin-addresses-students.jpg","width":2200}])
![Northshore Concert Hall photo from balcony]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1643938260/nsdorg/kt9gdeyos9y3mvedkpnn/northshore-concert-hall-27.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1643938260/nsdorg/kt9gdeyos9y3mvedkpnn/northshore-concert-hall-27.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1643938260/nsdorg/kt9gdeyos9y3mvedkpnn/northshore-concert-hall-27.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1643938260/nsdorg/kt9gdeyos9y3mvedkpnn/northshore-concert-hall-27.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1643938260/nsdorg/kt9gdeyos9y3mvedkpnn/northshore-concert-hall-27.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1643938260/nsdorg/kt9gdeyos9y3mvedkpnn/northshore-concert-hall-27.jpg","width":2200}])
District Stories
Have something to share? We invite you to share your story. Visit our District News page to see more.
![heart beat icon in red and white]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1652384556/nsdorg/g8vpc0f8qrmmncawo6qj/cpr-heart.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1652384556/nsdorg/g8vpc0f8qrmmncawo6qj/cpr-heart.png","width":316}])
The staff from the Safety & Security Department have hosted “ACT to Save a Life” first aid trainings within the District and community in recent years, and one of the recent trainings for City of Woodinville staff paid off in a significant way when two maintenance team members from the city responded quickly to an individual in need.
![Mental Health Awareness - Student Voices]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1652383580/nsdorg/f7vrwvmahp89uwsyugtu/MentalHealth.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1652383580/nsdorg/f7vrwvmahp89uwsyugtu/MentalHealth.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1652383580/nsdorg/f7vrwvmahp89uwsyugtu/MentalHealth.jpg","width":620}])
The Northshore School District will host a student-led Mental Health Awareness talk at North Creek High School on May 18, 2022. The panel will include students and Northshore community members working in mental health.
![Students in front of a school building]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1634065818/nsdorg/uwaumwaemftfp1u8q5n0/icon-modernize.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1634065818/nsdorg/uwaumwaemftfp1u8q5n0/icon-modernize.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1634065818/nsdorg/uwaumwaemftfp1u8q5n0/icon-modernize.png","width":600}]){kind=icon}
The District is preparing for community engagement and design work to begin in fall 2022 on the school expansion, renovation, and replacement projects approved by voters in the 2022 Capital Bond.
Connections Newsletter
Visit our Connections Newsletter page to see more.
![Connections: March 4, 2022]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1647366206/nsdorg/oor1v3gpl8kujorhhqns/bhs-jazz-band-2022.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1647366206/nsdorg/oor1v3gpl8kujorhhqns/bhs-jazz-band-2022.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1647366206/nsdorg/oor1v3gpl8kujorhhqns/bhs-jazz-band-2022.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1647366206/nsdorg/oor1v3gpl8kujorhhqns/bhs-jazz-band-2022.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1647366206/nsdorg/oor1v3gpl8kujorhhqns/bhs-jazz-band-2022.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1647366206/nsdorg/oor1v3gpl8kujorhhqns/bhs-jazz-band-2022.jpg","width":1920}])
![Connections: February 18, 2022]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1647366546/nsdorg/p8cohyuyz92voqqujmaa/FoodNutritionServicesInstagramPost.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1647366546/nsdorg/p8cohyuyz92voqqujmaa/FoodNutritionServicesInstagramPost.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1647366546/nsdorg/p8cohyuyz92voqqujmaa/FoodNutritionServicesInstagramPost.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1647366546/nsdorg/p8cohyuyz92voqqujmaa/FoodNutritionServicesInstagramPost.jpg","width":1080}])
![Connections: February 4, 2022]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1647366465/nsdorg/e6rm13hzwnpifwjddiju/northshore-concert-hall--16x9.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1647366465/nsdorg/e6rm13hzwnpifwjddiju/northshore-concert-hall--16x9.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1647366465/nsdorg/e6rm13hzwnpifwjddiju/northshore-concert-hall--16x9.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1647366465/nsdorg/e6rm13hzwnpifwjddiju/northshore-concert-hall--16x9.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1647366465/nsdorg/e6rm13hzwnpifwjddiju/northshore-concert-hall--16x9.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1647366465/nsdorg/e6rm13hzwnpifwjddiju/northshore-concert-hall--16x9.jpg","width":1601}])
![Connections: January 21, 2022]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1647366373/nsdorg/njjwwmngswz8evpzv07c/ScreenShot-11-13at0249PM.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1647366373/nsdorg/njjwwmngswz8evpzv07c/ScreenShot-11-13at0249PM.jpg","width":499}])
Community Newsletter
We are committed to keeping the entire Northshore community informed and engaged.