Public Information Office
WELCOME TO THE PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE!
STAFF
Jackie Tisdell, Director of Communication
Danielle Evans, Digital Media Coordinator
Taylor Rubach, Public Information Coordinator
NATIONAL AWARDS
Ascension Public Schools earned five national communication awards from the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA). This year, Ascension Public Schools was recognized with a Golden Achievement Award and four Publications and Digital Media Excellence Awards, celebrating the district's outstanding achievements in school public relations, communication, marketing, and engagement.
INTERNSHIPS
PIO College Internship Program
The Public Information Office has an internship for current Undergraduate and Graduate students at accredited post-secondary institutions.
PIO High School Internship Program
The Public Information Office also offers internships for each our High Schools. Juniors can submit applications to their Career Coach.
What's Happening on Social Media:
MEDIA COVERAGE OF SCHOOLS
Per Board policy, the Superintendent or his/her designee shall serve as the spokesperson for the Ascension Parish School Board and school district. Ascension Public Schools welcomes the opportunity to work with members of the media to cover events and stories on its campuses. Members of the media must be credentialed through either the Louisiana Press Association or the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters and receive prior approval from the Superintendent or the Public Information Office to be allowed on a school campus. Exceptions to this include events open to the general public such as athletic competitions. To request access, please contact Director of Communication Jackie Tisdell at 225-210-7567 or Jackie.Tisdell@apsb.org.