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Communications

The Duncanville ISD Communications and Public Relations Department is dedicated to fostering clear, effective, and consistent communication both within the district and throughout the community. Our mission is to support internal teams through training and resources while maintaining transparent, trustworthy communication with students, staff, families, and community members. We aim to build strong relationships and create meaningful connections that reflect our commitment to the district’s values and beliefs.

The department oversees all aspects of district communications and public relations, ensuring our strategies align with the district’s mission and priorities.

Media Inquiries:
All media requests should be directed to Ana Avila Chief Communications Officer, who leads the Media and Public Relations team. Please contact her for official district statements or interview requests.

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Partnerships & Engagement - Director, Angela L. Davis Henry 
Davis Henry builds meaningful relationships with families, community members, businesses, and civic organizations to support student success. The goal is to strengthen trust, increase community involvement, and create opportunities that enrich the educational experience—ensuring every stakeholder plays a part in helping students thrive.

 

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Marketing & Communications - Director, Jeffrey Smith
Smith works with district departments and schools to handcraft marketing strategies. The goal is to promote the district services, programs, and accomplishments, retain and expand student enrollment, and build and maintain the district's brand as a leader in providing quality learning environments that produce high-achieving scholars.

 

Hillary Hopson

Multimedia & Graphic Design - Coordinator, Hillary Hopson
Hopson brings the district’s story to life through high-quality visuals, video, and branding. The goal is to elevate communications, enhance engagement, and ensure every design reflects the excellence of Duncanville ISD—from campus celebrations to district-wide campaigns.

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Ana Avila
Chief Communications Officer
AAvila@duncanvilleisd.org

Mary Felan
Executive Secretary
MFelan@duncanvilleisd.org

Shirley Garcia
District Receptionist
ShGarcia@duncanvilleisd.org

Education Plaza
710 S. Cedar Ridge Rd.
Duncanville, Texas 75137

Hours of Operation:
M-Th 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
F 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Phone: 972-708-2015
Fax: 972-708-2020

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Districtwide Event Calendar 

The Districtwide Event Calendar serves as a centralized hub for all major events across Duncanville ISD. Its purpose is to help departments coordinate more effectively by providing a clear view of districtwide activities to avoid scheduling conflicts with major events, meetings, or trainings.

If you are a district director or higher and would like to submit an event to be included on the Districtwide Event Calendar, please click the link below:

Submit Event Here 

School Messenger 

Duncanville ISD uses SchoolMessenger as its official communication platform to deliver important messages from the district and campuses directly to households. If you are erroneously receiving automated calls from a Duncanville ISD school or the district, we apologize for the inconvenience. To help us resolve the issue, please contact us by emailing news@duncanvilleisd.org or calling 972-708-2015.Your cooperation is appreciated as we work to ensure accurate and effective communication.

Story Idea Submission

Duncanville ISD is always seeking uplifting and engaging stories from across the district. If you know of a student achievement, staff success, or a meaningful event happening on your campus, we’d love to hear about it! Your story could be featured on our website, in newsletters, or on our social media platforms. To learn more about what makes a great story and to submit your idea, click the link below.



Submit Story Here