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
Executive Director of Communications
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
![Marco Garcia]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1653003209/nsdorg/ihxncoxfwgskhpql4loz/IMG_0359.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1653003209/nsdorg/ihxncoxfwgskhpql4loz/IMG_0359.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1653003209/nsdorg/ihxncoxfwgskhpql4loz/IMG_0359.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1653003209/nsdorg/ihxncoxfwgskhpql4loz/IMG_0359.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1653003209/nsdorg/ihxncoxfwgskhpql4loz/IMG_0359.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1653003209/nsdorg/ihxncoxfwgskhpql4loz/IMG_0359.jpg","width":2200}])
Community Partnerships & Volunteer Coordinator
Volunteers, Art Docent, PTA
Digital Communications & Accessibility Specialist
Website, Social Media, Video, Photos, Forms, Design
![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 Carri Campbell. Visit our Press Releases page to read more.
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District Stories
Have something to share? We invite you to share your story. Visit our District News page to see more.
![camera mounted on exterior]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1659994750/nsdorg/iluck1cftxukretael0t/camera.webp","width":256}])
Summer is busy in Capital Projects as progress continues across the District on building improvements, including security camera installations.
![The Northshore main office building entrance, a glass and steel beam structure]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1529855434/nsdorg/j2ghxn4g8nnpslxsvqm8/northshore-administrative-center.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1529855434/nsdorg/j2ghxn4g8nnpslxsvqm8/northshore-administrative-center.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1529855434/nsdorg/j2ghxn4g8nnpslxsvqm8/northshore-administrative-center.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1529855434/nsdorg/j2ghxn4g8nnpslxsvqm8/northshore-administrative-center.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1529855434/nsdorg/j2ghxn4g8nnpslxsvqm8/northshore-administrative-center.jpg","width":1441}])
Learn about the administrative updates for the 2022-23 school year and the people leading this important work. Many of the administrative changes fill previously vacant positions or are purposely designed to address school-based needs and bring better alignment to the District’s Strategic Plan work.
![Program Guide - Kindergarten]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1657518488/nsdorg/ee3dmcicvup9la20wdep/programguide-k-sm.jpg","width":100}])
Students in grades K-5 will start the next school year with a new English Language Arts (ELA) curriculum. Into Reading, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt publishers, meets best practice criteria for K-5 education and strongly aligns with the District’s standards and expectations. This summer, new materials are being delivered to all elementary schools.
Connections Newsletter
Visit our Connections Newsletter page to see more.
![Free Summer Meals for All Children Ages 18 years and younger at Northshore Middle School 12:00-12:30pm Mon-Fri June 21-Aug 19]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1655317979/nsdorg/a5fcxqlv1nuzj8p8nuig/SummerMeals22-English.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1655317979/nsdorg/a5fcxqlv1nuzj8p8nuig/SummerMeals22-English.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1655317979/nsdorg/a5fcxqlv1nuzj8p8nuig/SummerMeals22-English.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1655317979/nsdorg/a5fcxqlv1nuzj8p8nuig/SummerMeals22-English.png","width":1080}])
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Community Newsletter
We are committed to keeping the entire Northshore community informed and engaged.