Media Alert: No Tricks Required: How Clear Communication Builds Calm in Spooky Season

WHAT: A no-cost 60-minute webinar designed for K-12 district and school leaders who want to strengthen communication, build trust with families, and sustain engagement through even the toughest months.

WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, at 1 PM ET/10 AM PT

WHO: The webinar will be hosted by Chad Stevens, Head of Growth and Partnerships for ClassDojo for Districts. Featuring: Tracey Widmann, Principal, McDowell High School and Amy Dowdle, Assistant Superintendent and Communications Lead, McDowell County Schools (Marion, NC)

REGISTER: bit.ly/48wI8H3

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- October can be a tough month in schools. Behavior peaks. Attendance drops. Morale dips. In this timely webinar from ClassDojo for Districts, two North Carolina leaders will share how they've helped their schools navigate "Shocktober"—turning confusion into connection through clear, consistent communication.

In this live conversation, Principal Tracey Widmann and Assistant Superintendent Amy Dowdle will show how McDowell County Schools transformed districtwide communication—building stronger relationships, reducing friction, and creating calmer, more connected campuses.

Hosted by Chad Stevens, Head of Growth and Partnerships for ClassDojo for Districts, the session will offer practical lessons any district can use to build trust and engagement with their communities.

Attendees will leave with proven strategies they can put into practice right away—ways to create clarity, strengthen relationships, and support their teams when things get hard. There's no cost to attend, but registration is required. For more information or to sign up, visit.

About ClassDojo for Districts
ClassDojo is on a mission to give every child an education they love. Already used by over 45 million families and teachers around the world, ClassDojo helps schools build strong, connected communities. ClassDojo for Districts brings this connection to the whole school system—helping leaders reach every family, reduce absences, improve student behavior, and ensure consistent communication across schools. Districts gain the oversight they need with tools like rostering, SSO, and SIS integration, plus simple ways to celebrate students, share updates, and keep families in the loop—all in a platform teachers already love. And it's free for teachers, schools, and districts.

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