Sharing Our Story

The Communications Department at Waconia Public Schools is committed to keeping residents informed about how our students are exploring their passions and creating their success each and every day. There are a number of ways for our residents, parents, volunteers, students and staff to stay engaged. We concentrate on sharing stories in hopes of providing some insights into all of the great learning and growth happening in our schools. 

Communication Department responsibilities include:

  • Website management
  • Social media management
  • Storytelling
  • CommuniCAT community newsletter
  • Superintendent communications
  • Internal communications
  • Media relations
  • Brand management and reputation
  • Crisis communications and emergency preparedness
  • Enrollment marketing
  • District publications (brochures, flyers, postcards, fact sheets, etc.)
  • Weather related school closings
  • School Board meeting video recording producer
  • District 110 Foundation liaison 
Contact Communications Department
Matt Thomas

Matt Thomas
Director of Communications


Office: 952-856-4531
Cell: 612-269-4036


Email: mthomas@isd110.org

Wildcat CommuniCATor

The Wildcat CommuniCATor is a monthly e-newsletter sent to all district families. The publication will include messages from Superintendent Gersich as well as news and information from around the district. 

The first edition of the Wildcat CommuniCATor will be sent to families on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022. Families will receive the e-newsletter every third Wednesday of each month during the school year. 

Wildcat CommuniCATor Archive

2023-24 Editions

August 25, 2023

2022-23 Editions

October 19, 2022             November 22, 2022             December 22, 2022

March 1, 2023                   April 27, 2023                      June 2, 2023

CommuniCAT

The CommuniCAT is our printed newsletter from the district office that is sent to every household in our school district. If you are interested in reading previous issues just click on the files below. 

CommuniCAT, June 2023
CommuniCAT, February 2023
CommuniCAT, October 2022
Brand Resources
Branded Google Slides Template
District Logo (Circle)
District Logo (Horizontal)
Wildcat Athletics Logo
Community Education Logo
District Letterhead
In the news
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Emergency & Crisis Communications
Parent and Student Emergency Responsibilities