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Help Us Improve: 2026 District Communication Survey
Dear Parents and Caregivers, At Tewksbury Public Schools (TPS), we are committed to providing clear, timely, and relevant information to our families. We want to ensure that our updates—from classroom highlights to district-wide announcements—are reaching you in the ways you prefer most. Please take 5–7 minutes to share your feedback. Your responses are anonymous and will directly inform our communication strategy for the upcoming school year. Thank you for your partnership in your child's education!
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Part 1: Biographical Information
Which best describes your relationship with the District?
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Parent or caretaker
District Employee
Both (District employee and parent/caretaker)
Community Member
If a parent or caretaker, Please select your child's school level
Elementary (Pk-4)
Middle (5-8)
High School (9-12)
Please select the description that most closely fits your race, ethnicity, or cultural background:
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Asian/South Asian
Black/African American
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Hispanic/Latino/Latina/Latinx
Middle Eastern or North African
Native American/Alaskan
White/Caucasian
Two or more races/ethnicities
Prefer not to answer
Other
Does the district/school regularly provide communication that you can access in your preferred language?
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Yes
No
If no, Please specify your preferred language.
Of the following available communication opportunities, in which are you likely to participate? (Select all that apply.)
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Written and electronic surveys
Focus groups
Representation on key district and school committees, advisory councils, task forces
Forums, town hall meetings, parent conferences, etc.
Small-group interactions such as grade-level parent meetings with the principal, etc.
One-to-one interactions (Phone call, email, in person)
Written and online avenues including forums, social media, etc.
Feedback through PAC and other organized parent/family groups
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Part 2: Communication Volume & Effectiveness
How satisfied with quality of information you receive regarding the following?
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Rows
Not Satisfied
Satisfied
Very Satisfied
N/A
Urgent news (Weather, closures, delays, power outages, etc.)
Non-Urgent news (Good news, New initiatives, sports scores, etc.)
District Information (District Strategic Plan, Budget, etc.)
School Information (Events, procedures, curriculum information, school councils)
Classroom Information (Student progress, Attendance, Conduct)
School Committee
Special Education
School Counselors and Support Staff
Athletic Coaches / Club Advisors
If not satisfied: What specific information is missing that would help you feel more informed?
How would you describe the VOLUME of communication you receive from the following?
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Rows
Too Little
Just Right
Too much
N/A
Urgent news (Weather, closures, delays, power outages, etc.)
Non-Urgent news (Good news, New initiatives, sports scores, etc.)
District Information (District Strategic Plan, Budget, etc.)
School Information (Events, procedures, curriculum information, school councils)
Classroom Information (Student progress, Attendance, Conduct)
School Committee
Special Education
School Counselors and Support Staff
Athletic Coaches / Club Advisors
If you selected "Too Little" or "Too Much" for any category, please tell us why
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Part 3: Methods & Preferences
For NON-URGENT news (newsletters, "good news"), what is your PREFERRED method of contact? (Select all that apply)
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Email
Text
Voice Call
Social Media
Electronic Message boards/Marquee
School Website
U.S. Mail
Backpack
Other
Other (fill in the textbox)
For URGENT news (weather, power outages), what is your PREFERRED method? (Select all that apply)
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Email
Text
Voice Call
Social Media
School Website
Electronic Message boards/Marquee
Other (fill in text box)
Which social media do you prefer the district uses? (check all that apply)
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Facebook
Instagram
X
LinkedIn
YouTube
Other
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Part 4: Website Usage & Quality
How often do you visit our District or School websites?
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Daily
Weekly
Monthly
A few times a year
Never
When visiting the website, what are you usually looking for? (Check all that apply)
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Academic Resources
ASPEN/Report Cards
Athletics
Budget Information
Calendar
Community Pass
District/School Newsletters (as a specific search item)
DCAP Information
Employment Opportunities
Enrollment information
Extracurriculars
Food Services/Menus
Parent Organizations/Meetings (PAC)
School Council
School Forms
School Policies/Handbooks
Staff Directory
Transportation
Other
Please rate the website on the following
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Rows
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Accessibility (Ease of use)
Appearance
Content Accuracy
Organization (Ease of finding info)
Timeliness (Is the info up to date?)
Translation ability (easy of translating)
If you rated any area "Fair" or "Poor," what one change would improve your experience?
Part 5: Open Feedback (non required)
What are the greatest strengths of the District’s current communications?
What is one specific area where the District could improve its communication for the upcoming school year?
Are there any other topics you would like to see covered or communicated more frequently?
Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey.
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