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Enrollment down 108 students year‑over‑year; district rolls out rebranding, surveys and community partnerships
Summary
District staff reported enrollment at 3,438 students (108 fewer than a year ago), described ongoing rebranding efforts for the middle and high schools, and announced parent and student surveys plus community partnerships including a potential Kid Governor program and a Costco reading partnership.
District communications staff told the Ralston Public Schools Board of Education that current enrollment stands at 3,438 students, 108 fewer than a year ago, and briefed the board on a range of communications and engagement activities.
“Today, we are at 3,438 students, and that is 108 fewer than we were a year ago,” a staff member reported.
Communications staff said the district is rebranding the middle and high schools, including updated mascots and an official font. They reported 372 parent surveys completed on a recent parent communication survey and nearly 200 student surveys returned for grades 3–6 and 7–12. Staff said staff and parent perception surveys are scheduled and a graduate survey will be distributed through the high school. The communications team plans a summer presentation summarizing survey results.
The presenter also noted outreach and partnerships: a potential reading partnership with Costco to begin in elementary summer school and an introduction to Civic Nebraska’s Kid Governor program for fifth graders. Several school events and programs were highlighted, including a student PBIS activity at Meadows and participation in community events.
Why it matters: enrollment changes affect funding and staffing; rebranding and engagement work aim to support student recruitment and community communication. The district plans to compile survey results this summer and present findings to the board.
Ending: Staff said they will share survey results in a summer presentation and continue communications work around rebranding, alumni recognition and community partnerships.
