Communication
Within the Communication Department at Elkhart Community Schools, you’ll find a team eager to assist families and staff with receiving important information from the district. This team is responsible for:
- Assisting buildings with development of newsletters, flyers, and school websites
- Assisting with district-wide special events and programs
- Branding
- District website
- District-wide communication through all-calls, emails, and texts
- ECS social media
- Emergency notifications - closings, delays
- Ensuring district messages are translated into Spanish
- Flyer approval for distribution to school buildings
- Media relations
- Non-emergency district-wide communication - important events, surveys
- Production and delivery of news stories for internal and external audiences
- Training school staff for maintenance of school websites and social media
Communication
J.C. Rice Educational Services Center
2720 California Road
Elkhart, IN 46514
Brenda Kolbe
Director of Communication
574-262-5943
bkolbe@elkhart.k12.in.us
Brandon Kratkoczki
Communication Specialist - Copywriter/Content Manager
574-262-5986
bkratkoczki@elkhart.k12.in.us
Erick Martinez
Bilingual Communication Specialist
574-262-5972
emartinez@elkhart.k12.in.us
Wendy Wood
Communications Specialist - Photographer/Graphic Designer
574-262-5569
wwood@elkhart.k12.in.us
District Communication
Communication Tip
Did you miss a robo-call and you're not sure what it was about? Need to check your contact info and set preferences? We can help! Check out the following video with tips for robo-calls, texts, and emails from the district.
Flyer Approval Process
- Does Elkhart Community Schools Distribute Flyers?
- What Events/Programs are Eligible?
- Flyer Requirements
- How Are Flyers Distributed?
- Approval/Submission Process