Forney ISD Communications and Engagement

600 S. Bois D'Arc, Forney, TX 75126

469-762-4104

The Forney ISD Communications and Engagement Department, in partnership with the City of Forney, the Forney Chamber of Commerce, the Forney Economic Development Corporation, Forney Education Foundation, local churches, parents and the community, builds public understanding of and support for the Forney Independent School District. The department helps build stronger relationships with individuals and organizations through various communication and public relations efforts vital to the district's growth and development.

The Forney ISD Marketing and Communications Department brings public relations perspectives and strategies into District decision-making and planning. It provides expertise and services that improve the quality and effectiveness of the District's communications projects and programs. 

Above all, the department fosters an environment of open and honest communication aimed at building trust and credibility with the District's key internal and external stakeholders.

Department Responsibilities
Media and public relations, internal and external communications, district publications, open records requests, special events and projects, special recognitions.

• Advertising
• Automated Phone/E-Mail Communication Program
• Community Relations
• Flyer/Distribution Material Approval - Click here to fill out the online Flyer Distribution Form
• Forney ISD Publicity
• Media and Public Relations
• Photography
• Press Releases
• Public Information/Open Records Requests - Click here for Guidelines, Processes and Procedures
• Supports the Forney Education Foundation (FEF)
  • Click here to see photos of the presentation of grants to Forney ISD teachers and staff (2021)
• Video Productions

Department Awards

The Forney Independent School District’s Marketing and Communications Department was recently awarded the Platinum Award from the Texas School Public Relations Association (TSPRA). The Platinum Award is the highest honor awarded by TSPRA and recognizes an all-encompassing, year-long communications project. The Forney ISD Marketing and Communications Department was awarded the Platinum Award for the department's Forney Family program. TSPRA awarded the honor to the Forney ISD Marketing and Communications Department at the TSPRA Conference in Austin, Texas in February of 2020.

Forney ISD Marketing and Communications Department receiving the Texas School Public Relations Association Platinum Award.

Pictured, from left to right, Dana Curry, Charles (Bubba) Willis, Kristin Zastoupil and Larry Coker.