Schools

District Takes New Spin on School News

The district branches into social media via Twitter, Facebook and YouTube

Hillsborough parents—or interested residents—can now get updates from the district on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.

The has officially entered the social media realm, creating YouTube, Facebook and Twitter accounts to share district events, news, informal reminders, and to post resources. Its Facebook and Twitter accounts have been live since February, while the YouTube channel has been active since Sept. 2009.

Though the district’s Facebook page can be viewed by anyone, the district is the only user authorized to post updates or photos to the Facebook wall, according to Kia Bergman, the district’s community outreach coordinator. In addition, the Facebook page lists a “Rules of Engagement” that outlines its policies for maintaining the page.
Residents can find the district Facebook page at www.facebook.com/hillsboroughtownshippublicschools

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 and subscribe to the district’s Twitter feed by following @HillsboroughBOE .

The YouTube channel, HillsboroughSchools, features Hillsborough Township Public Schools, Board of Education meetings, events and activities from all of the district’s nine schools, and presentations from district employees.

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The district’s website will remain its main information source, particularly for information, materials, and emergency announcements.

“We see the use of social media as an additional way to communicate with the greatest number of audiences possible,” said Dr. Jorden Schiff, Superintendent of Hillsborough Township Public Schools. “Having this social media presence provides the schools with immediate access to share news and information regarding what is going on in the district.”


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