Public Information Office

  • The Public Information Office plans, develops, and manages a broad array of external and internal communication programs to benefit our schools, staff, and community. We work closely with the Superintendent, each department, every school, and the Board of Education to create and coordinate effective communication strategies that support and promote the mission and work of the district.

     
    In addition, the Public Information Office:
    • seeks and maintains partnerships with area individuals, businesses and non-profit organizations to benefit students, staff, and the community         
    • serves as the system’s liaison with local, state, and national media outlets
    • promotes and provides timely information about district events, initiatives and accomplishments to internal and external audiences
    • develops, coordinates, and implements crisis communication plans
    • develops and distributes a variety of district-wide publications
    • maintains current district news information on the website


    Public Information Office Contacts

    Les Atkins
    Public Information Officer
    336-438-4000 ext. 20004
    les_atkins@abss.k12.nc.us 


    Lori Bryan
    Administrative Assistant
    336-438-4006
     
      
    Emily-Lynn Adkins
    Digital Communications and Community Relations Specialist
    336-438-4000 ext. 20104