Communications
We strive to keep our school community consistently informed on important matters including announcements, emergencies, Board decisions, special events, daily activities, and Districtwide construction that concluded in 2025. Our Communication efforts are informed by Strategic Plan goals and intended to bring the Tenets of Progressive Education and District Portraits of a Graduate and Educator to life.
The District connects with our school community via communications such as:
- 36 Mix (monthly e-newsletter)
- The Winnetka Public Schools website and app
- Messages from the Superintendent
- Biannual Reports
- Seasonal Safety Bulletin produced in partnership with the Village of Winnetka, Police and Fire Departments
- “Winnetka Voices” podcast
- “My Why” series on staff members
- “Painting our Portrait” series to feature our Portraits of a Graduate and Educator
- Annual Financial Reports
- Social media (Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, LinkedIn)
- Winnetka Parents Institute events
Consider following The Winnetka Public Schools on social media and downloading our Podcast on your preferred platform as well.
The Department has been nationally recognized by the National School Public Relations Association and the Illinois School Public Relations Association for excellence in communications and marketing.
The Department has been nationally recognized by the National School Public Relations Association in the following areas:
36 Mix
The Winnekta Wire
Board Highlights
Learners
Learners is a District 36 newsletter that is mailed to all households in Winnetka. In addition to updates from the Superintendent, and other administrators, it features articles about our schools, students, and curriculum.

