Communications
Keep yourself up-to-date with the latest announcements and communications from Lodi USD.
Communications information for emergency notifications, social media guidelines, and bullying policy is provided below. Be sure to follow us on social media! See our Strategic Communication and Marketing Plan below.
Lodi USD Strategic Communication and Marketing Plan PDF (English)
Announcements
Announcements during the current school year are available below. Click on a story to read more.
Please see a safety message from the Superintendent.
- Safety
- Superintendent
Lodi USD reminds our community that if you see something, say something. Learn more on our Mental Health and Wellness page.
- Safety
- Say Something
Meet Janel Stevenson, M.Ed., a Language Arts Teacher from Delta Sierra Middle School in this month's Employee Spotlight.
- Employee Spotlight
Emergency Communications
Crisis Communications
Lodi USD uses Blackboard Mass Notifications to provide important information and emergency alert notifications directly to families.
To ensure you are receiving the most important information, including emergency alerts, please log into the Aeries Parent Portal and verify your contact information. You must be identified as the student's Educational Rights Holder to update contact information. See FAQs section for more information.
For definitions and explanations, please see Emergency Response Terms PDF below.
Crisis Communication Methods
- Text
- Social Media
- Phone call (depending on immediacy)
- Social media
- Email (depending on immediacy)
Crisis Situations
Families can expect to receive communications during and after a crisis via email and text for the following situations:
- Gas leak
- Lockdown
- Natural disasters (air quality, excessive heat, fires, flooding, etc.)
- Police activity near a school
- Power outage that may impact instructional time
- Threat against school
- Weapon at school (firearm or knife brandished)
Communications may also be delivered to families via phone calls or mobile app alerts as needed.
School Year Updates
Information on social media and emergency communications are provided in the section below. Subscribe and stay up to date!
Follow Us On Social Media
School social media accounts are provided in the sections below. Expand a category to view school social media accounts.
Lodi USD does not condone violence or bullying of any kind. For the full district policy on bullying, see Board Policy 5131.2.
Social Media Guidelines
Lodi USD recognizes the importance of social media to communicate and share information with staff, parents, students, and the community. School site social media accounts are maintained by their respective school.
We encourage questions and comments on our social media pages, but please note that they serve as moderated online discussion sites and not public forums.
Lodi USD reserves the right to delete any content, including but not limited to posted comments and images that are:
- Defamatory, pornographic, proprietary, harassing, libelous or content that may be considered hostile;
- Spam or include links to other sites;
- Clearly off topic;
- Advocate illegal activity;
- Promote particular services, products, or political organizations;
- Infringe on copyrights or trademarks; and
- Any other content that is inconsistent with law or Lodi USD Board Rules or Policies (See, e.g., Board Policy 1325).
Peachjar
Lodi USD uses Peachjar to email digital flyers for school-related activities and community events to parents. Digital flyers are also posted on each school’s Peachjar page and the Lodi USD Mobile App.
Peachjar is used exclusively for the distribution of school-approved flyers. Your email address will not be shared with other companies or used by Peachjar for any other purpose. See FAQs section for more information.
FAQs
- What if I don't receive the alerts I want?
- How can I unsubscribe from receiving messages?
- How can I be identified as the Educational Rights Holder for my child?
- How do I sign up for Peachjar emails?
- How do I fix Peachjar flyers that aren't coming through to my inbox?
What if I don't receive the alerts I want?
How can I unsubscribe from receiving messages?
How can I be identified as the Educational Rights Holder for my child?
How do I sign up for Peachjar emails?
How do I fix Peachjar flyers that aren't coming through to my inbox?
Contact Us
For more information on the content of this page, please contact Communications at (209) 331-7010 or email communications@lodiusd.net.