National School Public Relations Association

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Annual Report

Excellence

• Austin ISD, Austin, TX
  2012 Annual Report
  Alex Sánchez, Exec. Dir. of Comms. & Cmty Engagement

• CCSD #181, Burr Ridge, IL
  Annual Report
  Bridget McGuiggan, APR, Director of Communications

• Fort Worth ISD, Fort Worth TX, TX
  Our Journey Begins 2012-2013
  Barbara Griffith, Senior Communications Officer

• Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, NC
  2013 Annual Report: We Rise
  Cynthia Shah-Khan, Director of Communications

• Harris County DOE, Houston, TX
  Head Start Annual Report
  Lotus LoCaaste-Wilken, Graphic Designer

• Houston ISD, Houston, TX
  Houston ISD Annual Report
  Tiffany Davila-Dunne, Chief Communications Officer

• North Penn School District, Lansdale, PA
  North Penn School District 2012-2013 Annual Report
  Christine Liberaski, Manager of Sch & Cmty Engagement

• Orange County Public Schools, Orlando, FL
  2013 Annual Report
  Dylan Thomas, Director

• St. Charles Parish Public Schools, Luling, LA
  2012-2013 Report to Our Community
  Stevie Crovetto, Director Public Information

• Texas Association of School Boards, Austin, TX
  TASB 2013 Annual Report
  Roger White, Managing Editor

Merit

• Calgary Catholic School District, Calgary, AB
  Calgary Catholic School District 2012-2013 Annual Report
  Tania Younker, Dir., Communications

• Elkhorn Public Schools, Elkhorn, NE
  "Growing With Our Community" 2012-2013 Annual Report
  Janna Anderson, Communications Coordinator

• Greeley-Evans School District 6, Greeley, CO
  2013 Report to the Community
  Justin Watada, Communications Specialist

• Greeneville City Schools, Greenville, TN
  Telling Our Story
  Robbie Mitchell, Professional Development Director

• Howard County Public Schools, Ellicott City, MD
  Entry Plan Progress Report
  Rebecca Amani-Dove, Director of Communications

• Lexington County School District One, Lexington, SC
  Lexington County School District One Annual Report
  Caitlin McCullough, Graphic Designer

• Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools, Nashville, NC
  Annual Report
  Ashley Simmons, Director of communications

• Oswego 308, Oswego, IL
  2013 Annual Report
  Brian Graves, Director of Communications and PR

• Passaic County Technical Institute, Wayne, NJ
  PCTI Annual Report 2012-2013
  Sandra Woods, Admin. Assistant for Special Projects/Public Relations

• Pine-Richland School District, Gibsonia, PA
  Positively Pine-Richland
  Rachel Hathhorn, Director of Communications

• Poudre School District, Fort Collins, CO
  2011-12 Annual Accountability Report
  Valerie Van Ryn, Communications Specialist

• School District of Clayton, Clayton, MO
  Annual Report
  Robin Fultz, Communications Coordinator

• Seneca Valley School District, Harmony, PA
  Leading By Example
  Linda Andreassi, Communications Director

• White Bear Lake Area Schools, White Bear Lake, MN
  2012-2013 Annual Report
  Marisa Vette, APR, Dir. of Comms. & Cmty Relations

Honorable Mention

• Blue Valley School District 229, Overland Park, KS
  2012-13 Annual Report Executive Summary
  Kristi McNerlin, Director of Communications

• City Schools of Decatur, Decatur, GA
  2012-2013 Annual Report
  Courtney Burnett, Community and Legislative Liaison

• Dalton Public Schools, Dalton, GA
  2012 Annual Report Every Student Has A Story....
  Pat Holloway, Director of Communications

• Edmonton Catholic Schools, Edmonton, AB
  District Plan for Continuous Growth
  Christine Plican, Graphic Designer

• Fayetteville Public Schools, Fayetteville, AR
  Annual Report
  Alan Wilbourn, Public Information Officer

• Fox Chapel Area School District, Pittsburgh, PA
  "2012-2013 FCASD State of the Schools"
  Bonnie Berzonski, Coordinator of Communications

• Henderson County Public Schools, Hendersonville, NC
  Higher Level of Expectations, 2012-13 Annual Report
  Tricia Allen, Public Information Officer

• Kent School District, Kent, WA
  Kent School District Annual Report 2012-2013
  Christy Anderson, Communications Specialist

• Millard Public Schools, Omaha, NE
  The 2013 MPS Annual Report
  Rebecca Kleeman, Communications Coordinator

• Minnetonka Public Schools, Minnetonka , MN
  Inspire, Innovate, Excel, Minnetonka Public Schools 2013 Annual Report
  Janet Swiecichowski, APR, Executive Director for Communications

• Northwest ISD, Fort Worth, TX
  2014 Annual Report
  Emily Conklin, Director of Communications

• Northwest ISD, Fort Worth, TX
  Partners in Education 2013 Annual Report
  Emily Conklin, Director of Communications

• Oconomowoc Area School District, Oconomowoc, WI
  Annual Report 2012-13
  Derick Kiger, Director of Research, Technology & Assessment

• Orono Public Schools, Long Lake, MN
  2012-2013 Annual Report: Snapshot of Excellence
  Gary Kubat, Director of Communications

• Palos School District 118, Palos Park, IL
  2012-2013 Annual Report
  Kerri Treacy, Communications Assistant

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Branding/Image Package

Excellence

• Des Moines Public Schools, Des Moines, IA
  Brand & Graphics Guidelines
  Phillip Roeder, Director of Community Relations

• Fort Worth ISD, Fort Worth TX, TX
  It's Not Okay
  Barbara Griffith, Senior Communications Officer

• Fraser Public Schools, Fraser, MI
  Fraser Public Schools: Branding Package
  Nicole Malak, Community Relations Coordinator

• Harris County DOE, Houston, TX
  Early Childhood Winter Conference 1 Harris County Department of Education
  Lotus LoCaaste-Wilken, Graphic Designer

• Lake Stevens School District, Lake Stevens, WA
  Inspiring Excellence
  Jayme Taylor, Director of Communications

• Texas Association School Boards, Austin, TX
  2014 Grassroots
  Karen Strong, Chief Communications Officer

• Texas Association School Boards, Austin, TX
  2014 SOTY
  Karen Strong, Chief Communications Officer

Merit

• Fort Worth ISD, Fort Worth TX, TX
  Commitment to Classrooms/Bond Election Campaign
  Barbara Griffith, Senior Communications Officer

• Houston ISD, Houston, TX
  HISD Wins the Broad Prize
  Tiffany Davila-Dunne, Chief Communications Officer

• Questart III BOCES, Castleton, NY
  Licensed Practical Nursing Program
  Kim Vigars, Graphic Designer

• Shawnee Mission School District, Shawnee Mission, KS
  My Volunteer Pal (MVP)
  Leigh Anne Neal, Associate Superintendent for Communications

• St. Charles Parish Public Schools, Luling, LA
  A Night in Paris
  Stevie Crovetto, Director Public Information

• Tacoma Public Schools, Tacoma, WA
  Tacoma Brand Refresh
  Dan Voelpel, Public Information Director

• Texas Association School Boards, Austin, TX
  TASB Partners Student Architecture Contest Materials
  Karen Strong, Chief Communications Officer

• The Elyria City School District, Elyria, OH
  Elyria City School District Educating Students for Life Billboard Ads
  Amy Higgins, Comms. & Public Affairs Coord.

• The Elyria City School District, Elyria, OH
  Little Pioneer Roundup Kindergarden Enrollment Billboards
  Amy Higgins, Comms. & Public Affairs Coord.

Honorable Mention

• CCSD 62, Des Plaines, IL
  Board of Education Goals Poster, CCSD62 2013-2014 Staff Directory, Governance Compact
  Mindy Ward, Director of Community Relations

• Conestoga Valley School District, Lancaster, PA
  CVSD Branding/Image Package
  Adam Aurand, PR / Grant Writer

• Highland Park ISD, Dallas, TX
  Learner for the Future/Educator for the Future
  Helen Williams, Director of Communications

• Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES, Utica, NY
  Utica City School District Logos
  Jean Palmer, Sr. PR Specialist

• Pasco School District, Pasco, WA
  "Words of Wisdom" (District-wide Theme for 2013-14)
  Leslee Caul, Director of Public Affairs

• Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD, Pharr, TX
  PSJA Education Foundation
  Arianna Vazquez-Hernandez, PIO

• Spring Branch ISD, Houston, TX
  SBISD Parent U: "Choices, Insights, Opportunities."
  Linda Buchman, Community Relations Officer

• York County School Division, Yorktown, VA
  MIRAA - My Instructional Resources, Activities, and Assessments
  Katherine Goff, Coordinator of Community & Public Relations

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Calendar

Excellence

• Kent School District, Kent, WA
  Kent School District Calendar 2013-2014
  Christy Anderson, Communications Specialist

• Millard Public Schools, Omaha, NE
  All The Right Notes! 2013-2014 Calendar
  Rebecca Kleeman, Communications Coordinator

• Minnetonka Public Schools, Minnetonka , MN
  Minnetonka Community Education Summer Catalog
  Janet Swiecichowski, APR, Executive Director for Communication

• Minnetonka Public Schools, Minnetonka , MN
  2013-14 Calendar, Our Hopes and Dreams
  Janet Swiecichowski, APR, Executive Director for Communication

• St. Charles Parish Public Schools, Luling, LA
  2013-2014 Calendar
  Stevie Crovetto, Director Public Information

• White Bear Lake Area Schools, White Bear Lake, MN
  2013-2014 Activities Calendar
  Marisa Vette, APR, Dir. of Comms. & Cmty Relations

Merit

• Bethel School District, Spanaway, WA
  Bethel School District Calendar 2013-14
  Krista Carlson, Director, Communications

• Cazenovia CSD, Cazenovia, NY
  "2013-2014 Cazenovia Central School District Calendar"
  Laura Ryan, Communication Specialist

• Clarksville Montgomery CSS, Clarksville, TN
  2013-14 CMCSS Calendar: The Defining Difference
  Elise Shelton, Chief Communications Officer

• North Allegheny School District, Pittsburgh, PA
  Activities Calendar 2013-2014
  Joy Ed, Dir., of Comms. & Dev.

• North Penn School District, Lansdale, PA
  North Penn School District 2013-2014 Activities Calendar
  Christine Liberaski, Manager of Sch & Cmty Engagement

• Pittsford Central School District, Pittsford, NY
  "2013-2014 Schedules and Events"
  Nancy Wayman, Director of Communications

• PSJA ISD, Pharr, TX
  Start College Now! Complete Early! Go Far! 2013-2014 Calendar
  Santiago Zavala, Web Master/Graphic Designer

• Questar III BOCES, Castleton, NY
  Questar III Calendar
  Dan Sherman, Director of Communications

• Questart III BOCES, Castleton, NY
  District of Troy Calendar
  Kim Vigars, Graphic Designer

Honorable Mention

• Broadablin-Perth CSD, Broadalbin, NY
  Re-Imagining Broadalbin-Perth One Class at a Time – 2013-14 Calendar
  Michele Kelley, Communications Specialist

• City Schools of Decatur, Decatur, GA
  City Schools of Decatur 2013-2014 Academic Calendar
  Courtney Burnett, Community and Legislative Liaison

• Clover School District, Clover, SC
  CSD Calendar
  Mychal Frost, Public Information Officer

• Lake Stevens School District, Lake Stevens, WA
  2013-14 Calendar & Handbook
  Jayme Taylor, Director of Communications

• Lower Merion School District, Ardmore, PA
  Lower Merion School District Calendar (2013-14)
  Douglas Young, Dir. of Sch & Cmty Relations

• Pasco School District, Pasco, WA
  Words of Wisdom: 2013-2014 Calendar & Reference Guide
  Leslee Caul, Director of Public Affairs

• Pulaski County Special School District, Little Rock, AR
  2013-2014 Directory / Calendar
  Rob Moffett, Web Designer

• Seneca Valley School District, Harmony, PA
  PROUD TO BE SV!
  Linda Andreassi, Communications Director

• The Elyria City School District, Elyria, OH
  Elyria City School District Pioneer Smiles Calendar 2013-2014
  Amy Higgins, Comms. & Public Affairs Coord.

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E-Newsletter (External Audience)

Excellence

• AASA, Alexandria, VA
  AASA Conference Daily Online, Feb. 13-16, 2014
  Jay P. Goldman, Editor, School Administrator magazine

• Danville Public Schools, Danville, VA
  e-Newsletter
  Melany Stowe, Dir. of Comms. & Cmty Outreach

• Houston ISD, Houston, TX
  Friday eNews
  Tiffany Davila-Dunne, Chief Communications Officer

• L'Anse creuse Public Schools, Clinton Township, MI
  District News (Interactive E-Newsletter)
  Kelly Allen, Director of Public and Community Relations

• Tacoma Public Schools, Tacoma, WA
  Tacoma E-News
  Dan Voelpel, Public Information Director

• Texas Association School Boards, Austin, TX
  The Star
  Karen Strong, Chief Communications Officer

Merit

• Kent School District, Kent, WA
  Board in Brief
  Karen Shelver, Communications Specialist

• Mount Prospect SD 57, Mount Prospect, IL
  District 57 Report
  Jenny Kustra-Quinn, Communications

• Northwest ISD, Fort Worth, TX
  Northwest News
  Emily Conklin, Director of Communications

• Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES, Utica, NY
  ISS Newsletter
  Jean Palmer, Sr. PR Specialist

• Pine-Richland School District, Gibsonia, PA
  Pine-Richland School District News & Information
  Rachel Hathhorn, Director of Communications

• Tech Valley High School, Rensselaer, NY
  Tech Valley High School This Week
  Michael McCagg, Public Information Specialist

• Texas Association School Boards, Austin, TX
  HR Exchange
  Karen Strong, Chief Communications Officer

Honorable Mention

• Alexandria City Public Schools, Alexandria, VA
  ACPS Daily Digest
  Kelly Alexander, Dir. of Comms. & PR

• Berkley School District, Oak Park, MI
  Berkley Beat: A Weekly eNewsletter
  Jessica Stilger, Communications Supt.

• Cleveland Heights City School District, University Heights, OH
  School District e-Newsletter
  Angee Shaker, Director of Communications

• DuPage High School District 88, Addison, IL
  DuPage HSD 88 Newsletter
  Dani Brink, Director of Community Relations

• North Allegheny School District, Pittsburgh, PA
  Tiger News (October 2013 and February 2014)
  Joy Ed, Dir., of Comms. & Dev.

• Questar III BOCES, Castleton, NY
  Questar III e-News
  Erin Clary, Comunications Specialist

• Stillwater Central School District, Stillwater, NY
  SCSD E-Newsletter
  Erin McNulty, Public Information Specialist

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E-Newsletter (Internal Audience)

Excellence

• Fayetteville Public Schools, Fayetteville, AR
  From the Board
  Alan Wilbourn, Public Information Officer

• Houston ISD, Houston, TX
  Friday eNews
  Tiffany Davila-Dunne, Chief Communications Officer

• Minneapolis Public Schools, Minneapolis, MN
  Hotline-A weekly all-staff eNewsletter
  Stan Alleyne, Chief Communications Officer

Merit

• Arlington Public Schools, Arlington, VA
  APS NewsCheck
  Linda Erdos, Assistant Superintendent

• Blue Valley School District #229, Overland Park, KS
  BV Buzz
  Kristi McNerlin, Director of Communications

• Fayetteville Public Schools, Fayetteville, AR
  FPS This Week
  Alan Wilbourn, Public Information Officer

• Northwest ISD, Fort Worth, TX
  The Source Staff Newsletter
  Emily Conklin, Director of Communications

• Schalmont Central School District, Schenectady, NY
  Schalmont Insider
  Audrey Brahler, Communications Specialist

• White Bear Lake Area Schools, White Bear Lake, MN
  "The Bear Essentials"
  Marisa Vette, APR, Dir. of Comms. & Cmty Relations

Honorable Mention

• Highland Park ISD, Dallas, TX
  HPISD e-Newsletter
  Helen Williams, Director of Communications

• Manassas City Public Schools, Manassas, VA
  @ The Board Meeting
  Almeta Radford, Public Communications Coordinator

• Pasco School District, Pasco, WA
  The 411: Your Information Source
  Leslee Caul, Director of Public Affairs

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E-Newsletter(Internal Audience)

Merit

• Harris County DOE , Houston, TX
  Co-opportunities eNews
  Louise Henry, APR, Director, Client Development

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Excellence in Writing

Excellence

• Capital Region BOCES, Albany, NY
  Calming 'Core' Anxiety of Stressed-out Students
  Karen Nerney, Communications Specialist

• Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, NC
  Storm Damage: Lessons in Crisis Communications from Moore, Oklahoma
  Nora Carr, APR, Chief of Staff

• Hickory Public Schools, Hickory, NC
  HHS Senior Awarded Morehead-Cain Scholarship to UNC
  Beverly Snowden, Public Information Officer

• Highland Park ISD, Dallas, TX
  Is it our story?
  Helen Williams, Director of Communications

• Texas Association of School Boards, Austin, TX
  It's Never 'Off the Record'
  Leila Lewis, Communications Consultant

Merit

• Cazenovia CSD, Cazenovia, NY
  "Historical Treasure Hiding in Plain Sight at Cazenovia High School"
  Laura Ryan, Communications Specialist

• CCSD #181, Burr Ridge, IL
  Annual Report article: "U.S. Gold Medal Paralympian Megan Fisher's Return to Her Alma Mater"
  Bridget McGuiggan, APR, Director of Communications

• Fauquier County Public Schools, Warrenton, VA
  Civil War Comes to Life Through History-Mobile
  Karen Parkinson, Coordinator of Information

• Fayetteville-Manlius CSD, Manlius, NY
  F-M Students Transform Ethiopian Community With The Gift of Water
  Kristine Jarosz, Public Information Specialist

• Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, NC
  What Parents Want
  Nora Carr, APR, Chief of Staff

• Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, NC
  Twitter Allows School District to 'Lighten Up' in Communicating with Students
  Cynthia Shah-Khan, Director of Communications

• Highland Park ISD, Dallas, TX
  HPISD Tax Exemption Saves The Average Homeowner $2,704
  Helen Williams, Director of Communications

• Millard Public Schools, Omaha, NE
  "The Gift" Superintendent's Graduation Speech
  Rebecca Kleeman, Communications Coordinator

• Ohio School Board Association, Columbus, OH
  Making STEM Education Rock
  Bryan Bullock, Communications Coordinator

• Syntric Communications, Sacramento, CA
  Democracy in Action: A Healthy Exchange of News and Information Engages Schools and Communities
  Trinette Marquis-Hobbs, APR, Partner

• Vestal Central School District, Vestal, NY
  Vestal School District's "Look at Us" Newsletter Article "Vestal Screens The Blue Tattoo."
  Regina M. Felice, Public Information Coordinator

Honorable Mention

• Canajoharie CSD, Canajoharie, NY
  "Lessons at Canajoharie High and Middle School focus on Common Core Driven Learning"
  Christian Czerwinski, Communications Specialist

• Capital Region BOCES, Queensbury, NY
  "French Student Swimmer Samples Teenage Life in Queensbury" from "Connections"
  Mellissa Braham, Public Information Specialist

• Danville Public Schools, Danville, VA
  Danville Public Schools Branding – Your Part
  Edward Newsome, Superintendent

• Des Moines Public Schools, Des Moines, IA
  Alternative Teacher Contract Guest Editorial
  Phillip Roeder, Director of Community Relations

• DuPage High School District 88, Addison, IL
  Willowbrook Wrestling Coach Shares 33 Years of Memories As He Gets Ready to Retire
  Dani Brink, Director of Community Relations

• Fayetteville-Manlius CSD, Manlius, NY
  Educators Adopt 'Flipped' Teaching Model
  Kristine Jarosz, Public Information Specialist

• Fayetteville-Manlius CSD, Manlius, NY
  Students Learn the Art of Storytelling
  Nancy Cole, Public Information Specialist

• Gwinnett County Public Schools, Suwanee, GA
  Language Arts in Gwinnett... Helping To Build Strong Reading and Writing 'Muscles'
  Laura Nurse, Director of Publications and Public Information

• Harris County DOE , Houston, TX
  Embracing Hope By Building Healthy Eating Habits
  Carol Vaughn, Manager of Communications

• Hickory Public Schools, Granite Falls, NCZach Jarrett Signs to Play Baseball at UNC-Charlotte
  Beverly Snowden, Public Information Officer

• Highland Park ISD, Dallas, TX
  Sparkling Scots Bring Inspiration to Cheerleading Squad
  Helen Williams, Director of Communications

• Highland Park ISD, Dallas, TX
  Enrollment Growth Leads to Discussion of Facilities Needs
  Helen Williams, Director of Communications

• Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD, Bedford, TX
  2013 Convocation Speech
  Judy Ramos, Director of Communications

• Lancaster Central School District, Lancaster, NY
  Superintendent's Bee Column 12-26-13
  Patricia Burgio, Director of Communications

• Marion County Public Schools, Ocala, FL
  "Back to School: What's New"
  Kevin Christian, Public Relations Officer

• Ohio School Boards Association, Columbus, OH
  All You Have To Do Is 'ASK'
  Gary Motz, Editorial Manager

• Puyallup School District, Puyallup, WA
  Stewart Student Helps Save Mother's Life
  Susan Gifford, Communications Specialist

• School District of Clayton, Clayton, MO
  CHS Concussion Recovery Program
  Robin Fultz, Communications Coordinator

• Texas Association of School Boards, Austin, TX
  "Twenty/20 Vision"
  Roger White, Managing Editor

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Finance Publication

Excellence

• Capital Region BOCES, Albany, NY
  Understanding Your School Tax Bill
  Deborah Bush-Suflita, Senior Communications Manager

• Des Moines Public Schools, Des Moines, IA
  2013-2014 Adopted Budget and Finanical Statements
  Phillip Roeder, Director of Community Relations

• Fayetteville Public Schools, Fayetteville, AR
  NSLA Funding
  Alan Wilbourn, Public Information Officer

• Pittsford Central School District, Pittsford, NY
  Budget Vote Newsletter – May 2013
  Nancy Wayman, Director of Communications

• Questar III BOCES, Castleton, NY
  Schodack CSD Budget Newsletter
  Jason McCord, Senior Communications Specialist

Merit

• Chatham CSD, Chatham, NY
  Chatham Budget Newsletter
  Adam Charbonneau, Comunications Specialist

• Fayetteville-Manlius CSD, Manlius, NY
  F-M News: Budget Edition
  Nancy Cole, Public Information Specialist

• Goshen Central School District, Goshen, NY
  Goshen News: Special Budget Edition 2013-14
  Christina Gore, Public Information Specialist

• Marcellus Central School District, Marcellus, NY
  Marcellus Central Schools District Newsletter, Budget Edition (May 2013)
  Laura Ryan, Communications Specialist

• Orono Public Schools, Long Lake, MN
  Protecting Our Excellence
  Gary Kubat, Director of Communications

• Questar III BOCES, Castleton, NY
  Averill Park CSD Budget Newsletter
  Mary Prusak, Comunications Specialist

• Questart III BOCES, Castleton, NY
  East Greenbush CSD Focus Newsletter
  Kim Vigars, Graphic Designer

Honorable Mention

• Adams 12 Five Star Schools, Thornton, CO
  Navigating the Budget
  Melissa Hoelting, Communications Specialist

• Central Islip School District, Medford, NY
  Education Report: Budget Edition
  Barbara LaMonica, Communications & PR Director

• Fox Chapel Area School District, Pittsburgh, PA
  "In Fox Chapel Area Community Magazine" Budget Issue
  Bonnie Berzonski, Coordinator of Communications

• Goshen Central School District, Goshen, NY
  Goshen News: Special Referendum Edition 2013-14
  Christina Gore, Public Information Specialist

• Greater Amsterdam School District, Amsterdam, NY
  Greater Amsterdam School District Budget Newsletter
  Karen Nemey, Communications Specialist

• Lancaster Central School District, Lancaster, NY
  Your Lancaster Schools - Annual Budget Report
  Patricia Burgio, Director of Communications

• Prince William County Public Schools, Manassas, VA
  Budget Newsletter
  Phil Kavits, Director of Communications Services

• Radnor Township School District, Wayne, PA
  A Radnor Education Matter: How Your Investment in Excellence Pays Off
  Michael Petitti, Communications Administrator

• The Elyria City School District, Elyria, OH
  Elyria City School District Pioneer Press Special Edition
  Amy Higgins, Comms. & Public Affairs Coord.

• Utica City School District, Utica, NY
  2013-14 Budget Newsletter
  Angela Elefante, Admin. for PR / Instructional Media & Special Projects

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Handbook

Excellence

• Southern Westchester BOCES, Harrison, NY
  "Supporting 21st Century Learning: Professional Services Catalog 2013-2014"
  Colette Connolly, Public Relations Specialist

Merit

• Arlington Public Schools, Arlington, VA
  APS Guidebook for Parents (elementary, middle, and high school) English and Spanish
  Linda Erdos, Assistant Superintendent

• Bend-La Pine Schools, Bend, OR
  Bend-La Pine Schools Handbook & Calendar 2013-14
  Julianne Repman, Communications Director

• CCSD 62, Des Plaines, IL
  Student and Parent Handbook 2013-2014
  Mindy Ward, Director of Community Relations

• Edmonton Catholic Schools, Edmonton, AB
  School Registration Handbook
  Annette Ferguson, Graphic Designer

• Houston ISD, Houston, TX
  Welcome to Houston ISD
  Tiffany Davila-Dunne, Chief Communications Officer

• Prince William County Public Schools, Manassas, VA
  2013-14 Information Guide
  Phil Kavits, Director of Communications Services

• Virginia Beach City Public Schools, Virginia Beach, VA
  Welcome to Kindergarten
  Jennifer McCarrel, Public Relations Coordinator

• White Bear Lake Area Schools, White Bear Lake, MN
  Middle School and High School Academic Planner and Student Handbook
  Marisa Vette, APR, Dir. of Comms. & Cmty Relations

Honorable Mention

• Arlington Public Schools, Arlington, VA
  APS Handbook 2013-2014
  Linda Erdos, Assistant Superintendent

• York County School Division, Yorktown, VA
  Secondary Program of Studies Registration and Information Guide
  Katherine Goff, Coordinator of Community & Public Relations

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Internet/Intranet Website

Excellence

• Cleveland Heights City School District, University Heights, OH
  School District Website
  Angee Shaker, Director of Communications

• Houston ISD, Houston, TX
  177 Days: The Journey of a new HISD teacher
  Tiffany Davila-Dunne, Chief Communications Officer

• Lower Merion School District, Ardmore, PA
  Lower Merion School District Website
  Douglas Young, Dir. of Sch & Cmty Relations

• Newport News Public Schools, Newport News, VA
  NNPS District Website
  Keli Slusher, Community Relations and Graphic Design

• Newton-Conover City Schools, Newton, NC
  The Compass: Your Guide to Instructional Support
  Heather Mullins, Chief Academic Officer

• San Diego County Office of Education, San Diego, CA
  SDCOE Website
  Music Watson, APR, Chief Communications Officer

• Upper Darby School District, Drexel Hill, PA
  Upper Darby School District Website
  Dana Spino, Director of Communications

• Virginia Beach City Public Schools, Virginia Beach, VA
  The Core
  Lauren Wicks, Public Relations Coordinator

• Virginia Beach City Public Schools, Virginia Beach, VA
  Kaleidoscope
  Lauren Wicks, Public Relations Coordinator

Merit

• Austin ISD, Austin, TX
  Austin ISD Website
  Alex Sánchez, Exec. Dir. of Comms. & Cmty Engagement

• Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake CSD, Glenville, NY
  Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District Website
  Tara Mitchell, Communications Specialist

• Dufferin-Peel Catholic DSB, Toronto, ON
  Dufferin-Peel Catholic DSB Website
  Randall Craig, President, 108 Ideaspace, Inc.

• Fort Worth ISD, Fort Worth TX, TX
  Forth Worth ISD Website
  Barbara Griffith, Senior Communications Officer

• Gwinnett County Public Schools, Suwanee, GA
  GCPS Website Redesign
  Sloan Roach, Executive Director of Communication and Media Relations

• Highland Park ISD, Dallas, TX
  HPISD Centennial Celebration Website
  Helen Williams, Director of Communications

• Pine-Richland School District, Gibsonia, PA
  Pine-Richland District Website
  Rachel Hathhorn, Director of Communications

• Prince William County Public Schools, Manassas, VA
  Prince William County Schools – FY 2014-15 Budget Updates
  Phil Kavits, Director of Communications Services

• Schiller Park School District 81, Schiller Park, IL
  Schiller Park School District Website
  Katherine Brant, Director of Communications

• Shoreline School District, Shoreline, WA
  Shoreline School District Website
  Craig Degginger, Public Information Officer

• Virginia Beach City Public Schools, Virginia Beach, VA
  Virginia Beach City Public Schools Website
  Jennifer McCarrel, Public Relations Coordinator

• Virginia Beach City Public Schools, Virginia Beach, VA
  Strategic Plan and Virtual Town Hall Website
  Jennifer McCarrel, Public Relations Coordinator

Honorable Mention

• Bloomfield Hills Schools, Bloomfield Hills, MI
  Bloomfield Hills Schools Website
  Shira Good, Director of Communications

• Capital Region BOCES, Albany, NY
  South Colonies Schools District Website
  Deborah Bush-Suflita, Senior Communications Manager

• Fairfax County Public Schools, Annadale, VA
  The Foundation for Fairfax County Public Schools
  Pamela Martin, Manager, Multimedia Design

• Prince William County Public Schools, Manassas, VA
  Team Building 101
  Phil Kavits, Director of Communications Services

• Questar III BOCES, Castleton, NY
  Hudson CSD Website
  Dan Sherman, Director of Communications

• Rockford Public School District 205, Rockford, IL
  Rockford PSD 205 District Website
  Earl Dotson, Jr., Exec. Dir. of Comm & Cmty Empowerment

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Magazine

Excellence

• AASA, Alexandria, VA
  School Administrator Magazine, November 2013
  Jay P. Goldman, Editor, School Administrator Magazine

• Texas Association of School Boards, Austin, TX
  Texas Lone Star Magazine
  Roger White, Managing Editor

Merit

• Geneseo CUSD 228, Geneseo, IL
  Leafprints Magazine
  Laura Kashner, Communications Coord.

• Marion County Public Schools, Ocala, FL
  "Class Acts" In Ocaia Style Magazine
  Kevin Christian, Public Relations Officer

• Ohio School Board Association, Columbus, OH
  Ohio School Board Association Journal
  Angela Penquite, Communication Design Manager

Honorable Mention

• Fox Chapel Area School District, Pittsburgh, PA
  "In Fox Chapel Area Community Magazine" Summer 2013
  Bonnie Berzonski, Coordinator of Communications

• Fox Chapel Area School District, Pittsburgh, PA
  "In Fox Chapel Area Community Magazine" Winter 2013
  Bonnie Berzonski, Coordinator of Communications

• Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District, Palmer, AK
  MSBSD Inside Fall/Winter 2013
  Catherine Esary, Public Information Officer

• Nixa Public Schools, Nixa, MO
  The Nest
  Zac Rantz, Director of Communications

• West Plains Schools, West Plains, MO
  R.E.D. – Remarkable Education Direction
  Lana Snodgras, Comms. & Cmty. Relations Director

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Marketing Materials (Electronic)

Excellence

• Mequon-Thiensville School District, Mequon, WI
  Mequon-Thiensville School District's Video Snapshot
  Melissa McCrady, Executive Director of Communications

• Tacoma Public Schools, Tacoma, WA
  Inspired Teaching Stories from Tacoma's best
  Dan Voelpel, Public Information Director

Merit

• Des Moines Public Schools, Des Moines, IA
  Billboard Campaign
  Phillip Roeder, Director of Community Relations

• DoDEA Pacific, APO, AP
  DoDEA News in a Minute – Zama American HS Improves
  Charles Hoff, APR, Public Affairs Officer

• DoDEA Pacific, APO, AP
  Teacher of the Year
  Lawrence Torres, Public Affairs Specialist

• DoDEA Pacific, APO, AP
  DoDEA Pacific Gradcast
  Lawrence Torres, Public Affairs Specialist

• Harris County DOE , Houston, TX
  Harris County Department of Education: Who We Are, What We Do
  Carol Vaughn, Manager of Communications

• Houston ISD, Houston, TX
  Recruitment for Energy Institute High School
  Tiffany Davila-Dunne, Chief Communications Officer

• Mobile County Public Schools, Mobile, AL
  It Starts With Us (public service announcements)
  Rena Philips, Supervisor of Marketing

• Spartanburg County School District 6, Roebuck, SC
  District Six Focus
  Cynthia Robinson, Public Relations

Honorable Mention

• Fairfax County Public Schools, Annadale, VA
  Fairfax County Public Schools Mobile App
  Pamela Martin, Manager, Multimedia Design

• Spring Branch ISD, Houston, TX
  Texas Legislature House Bill 5: SBISD Marketing Plan
  Melissa Wiland, Community Relations

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Marketing Publication

Excellence

• Edina Public Schools, Edina, MN
  Kindergarten Enrollment Materials and Countdown to Kindergarten e-Newsletter
  Susan Brott, Director of Communications and Community Engagement

• Fairfax County Public Schools, Annadale, VA
  Summer Institute for the Arts
  Pamela Martin, Manager, Multimedia Design

• Harris County DOE , Houston, TX
  2014 Texas Healthy School Environments
  Louise Henry, APR, Director, Client Development

• Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD, Bedford, TX
  HEB ISD Hall of Fame
  Carolyn Marcantel, Webmaster

• Mesa Public Schools, Mesa, AZ
  East Valley Academy Brochure
  Derek Dinsmore, Graphic Comms. Specialist

• Millard Public Schools, Omaha, NE
  Proud to be Millard Public Schools, A World-Class District
  Rebecca Kleeman, Communications Coordinator

• Orange County Public Schools, Orlando, FL
  2014-15 Magnet Program Guide
  Dylan Thomas, Director

• Texas Association School Boards, Austin, TX
  TASB Risk Management Reinsurance Brochure
  Karen Strong, Chief Communications Officer

• The Elyria City School District, Elyria, OH
  "Be A Pioneer" Billboards
  Amy Higgins, Comms. & Public Affairs Coord.

Merit

• Berkley School District, Oak Park, MI
  Marketing Mini-Magazine
  Jessica Stilger, Communications Supt.

• DoDEA Pacific, APO, AP
  Imagine Campaign
  Kristin Dohn, Visual Specialist

• Fort Worth ISD, Fort Worth TX, TX
  North Side High School Culinary Arts Building Dedication Invitation
  Barbara Griffith, Senior Communications Officer

• Fort Worth ISD, Fort Worth TX, TX
  Spring Break School Flyer
  Barbara Griffith, Senior Communications Officer

• Grand Erie District School Board, Brantford, ON
  Welcome to High School
  Shawn McKillop, Manager of Communications and Community Relations

• Greeley-Evans School District 6, Greeley, CO
  Student Spotlight
  Justin Watada, Communications Specialist

• Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, NC
  2014 Magnet Fair
  Nora Shoptaw, Program Admn-Comms.

• Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD, Bedford, TX
  HEB ISD Schools of Choice Brochure
  Carolyn Marcantel, Webmaster

• Minneapolis Public Schools, Minneapolis, MN
  MPS Catalog
  Stan Alleyne, Chief Communications Officer

• Mobile County Public Schools, Mobile, AL
  It Starts With Us
  Rena Philips, Supervisor of Marketing

• Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES, Utica, NY
  2014-15 Program Guide
  Jean Palmer, Sr. PR Specialist

• Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES, Utica, NY
  Leatherstocking Conference Brochure
  Jean Palmer, Sr. PR Specialist

• Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD, Pharr, TX
  Start College Now! Complete Early! Go Far!
  Santiago Zavala, Public Information

• Spring Branch ISD, Houston, TX
  A Superintendent's Roundtable Event
  Linda Buchman, Community Relations Officer

• Springfield Public Schools, Springfield, MO
  Learning is Personal at Springfield Public Schools
  Teresa Bledsoe, Community Relations Manager

• Virginia Beach City Public Schools, Virginia Beach, VA
  Come Teach @ the Beach
  Jeff Barba, Public Relations Coordinator

Honorable Mention

• Arlington Public Schools, Arlington, VA
  Careers @ APS Marketing Brochure
  Linda Erdos, Assistant Superintendent

• Aurora Public Schools, Aurora, CO
  APS Brochure
  Georgia Duran, Chief Communication Officer

• Conestoga Valley School District, Lancaster, PA
  Why CV?
  Adam Aurand, PR / Grant Writer

• Elizabeth Public Schools, Elizabeth, NJ
  The Excellence Parade 2013
  Donald Goncalves, Assistant Board Secretary

• Fort Worth ISD, Fort Worth TX, TX
  Chairs for Teaching Excellence Invitation Suite
  Barbara Griffith, Senior Communications Officer

• Grand Erie District School Board, Brantford, ON
  Welcome to Kindergarten
  Shawn McKillop, Manager of Communications and Community Relations

• Gwinnett County Public Schools, Suwanee, GA
  Maxwell-Grayson Marketing Ad
  Laura Nurse, Director of Publications and Public Information

• Hickory Public Schools, Hickory, NC
  "I Choose Public Schools"
  Beverly Snowden, Public Information Officer

• Houston ISD, Houston, TX
  HISD Building Updates
  Tiffany Davila-Dunne, Chief Communications Officer

• Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District, Palmer, AK
  MSBSD 2013-2014 (Small Brochure)
  Catherine Esary, Public Information Officer

• Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES, Utica, NY
  Cosmetology Brochure
  Jean Palmer, Sr. PR Specialist

• Park Hill School District, Kansas City, MO
  Relocation Tri-Fold
  Amy Haynes, Communications Specialist

• Questar III BOCES, Castleton, NY
  Questar III Course Catalog
  Dan Sherman, Director of Communications

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Print Newsletter (External Audience)

Excellence

• Arlington Public Schools, Arlington, VA
  The Citizen
  Linda Erdos, Assistant Superintendent

• Edina Public Schools, Edina, MN
  Experience EPS
  Susan Brott, Director of Communications and Community Engagement

• Tacoma Public Schools, Tacoma, WA
  Spotlight Newsletter
  Dan Voelpel, Public Information Director

Merit

• Capital Region BOCES, Queensbury, NY
  "Connections" District Newsletter
  Mellissa Braham, Public Information Specialist

• Chatham CSD, Chatham, NY
  Chatham Connections
  Adam Charbonneau, Comunication Specialist

• Cleveland Heights City School District, University Heights, OH
  School District UPDATE Newsletter
  Angee Shaker, Director of Communications

• Olentangy Local Schools, Lewis Center, OH
  District Newsletter Winter 2014
  Devon Immelt, Public Information Coord.

• Pittsford Central School District, Pittsford, NY
  Quarterly Newsletter – Summer 2013 and Fall 2013
  Nancy Wayman, Director of Communications

• The Elyria City School District, Elyria, OH
  The Elyria Schools Pioneer Press Issues 1 & 3
  Amy Higgins, Comms. & Public Affairs Coord.

Honorable Mention

• Des Moines Public Schools, Des Moines, IA
  DMPS Community Report
  Phillip Roeder, Director of Community Relations

• Fayetteville-Manlius CSD, Manlius, NY
  F-M News
  Nancy Cole, Public Information Specialist

• Guilderland Central School District, Guilderland Center, NY
  Guilderland Central School District Newsletter
  Amy McGeady, Public Information Specialist

• Kent School District, Kent, WA
  KSD Connected
  Christy Anderson, Communications Specialist

• Lake Stevens School District, Lake Stevens, WA
  Lake Schools
  Jayme Taylor, Director of Communications

• Nixa Public Schools, Nixa, MO
  QuickNews
  Zac Rantz, Director of Communications

• Resources Training & Solutions, Sartell, MN
  The Communicator
  Tim Johnson, Communications Specialist

• School District of Clayton, Clayton, MO
  Inside Clayton
  Robin Fultz, Communications Coordinator

• Shoreline School District, Shoreline, WA
  Shoreline Schools Flagship
  Craig Degginger, Public Information Officer

• Tech Valley High School, Rensselaer, NY
  Tech High School Newsletter
  Michael McCagg, Public Information Specialist

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Print Newsletter (Internal Audience)

Merit

• DoDEA Pacific, APO, AP
  Area Newsletter
  Kristin Dohn, Visual Specialist

• Harris County DOE , Houston, TX
  Leader's Choice Newsletter
  Louise Henry, APR, Director, Client Development

Honorable Mention

• Nixa Public Schools, Nixa, MO
  Staff Communicator
  Zac Rantz, Director of Communications

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Social Media

Excellence

• City Schools of Decatur, Decatur, GA
  City Schools of Decatur Facebook Page
  Courtney Burnett, Community and Legislative Liaison

• DoDEA , Alexandria, VA
  The DoDEA Artist Spotlight
  Tara Parekh, Graphic Designer

• Minnetonka Public Schools, Minnetonka , MN
  @tonkaprincipal
  Janet Swiecichowski, APR, Executive Director for Communication

• Minnetonka Public Schools, Minnetonka , MN
  Minnewashta Facebook Page
  Janet Swiecichowski, APR, Executive Director for Communication

• Peel District School Board, Mississauga, ON
  @PeelSchools Twitter Account
  Brian Woodland, APR, Director of Communications & Community Relations Support Services

• Southern Westchester BOCES, Rye Brook, NY
  Tarrytown School District Social Media Initiative
  Evelyn McCormack, Director of Communications

• West Genesee Central School District, Camillus, NY
  Blog: Notes from the Superintendent
  Bonnie Russell, School Information Officer

Merit

• Arlington Public Schools, Arlington, VA
  2014 Capital Improvement Plan Twitter Town Hall
  Linda Erdos, Assistant Superintendent

• Des Moines Public Schools, Des Moines, IA
  Social Media Integration
  Phillip Roeder, Director of Community Relations

• Fairfax County Public Schools, Falls Church, VA
  FCPS Facebook Page
  Andy Grunig, APR, Communications Specialist

• Fayetteville Public Schools, Fayetteville, AR
  Social Media
  Alan Wilbourn, Public Information Officer

• Guilderland Central School District, Guilderland Center, NY
  Guilderland Central School District Facebook Page
  Amy McGeady, Public Information Specialist

• Mesa Public Schools, Mesa, AZ
  Connecting with Social Media
  Lynda Jordan, Community Relations Specialist

• Oakland Schools, Waterford, MI
  Social Media
  Jean MacLeod, Social Media Specialist

• Ohio School Board Association, Columbus, OH
  OSBA Twitter Page
  Bryan Bullock, Communications Coordinator

• Ossining UFSD, Ossining, NY
  Social Media
  Nicole Reis, Executive Assistant to Superintendent

• Schiller Park School District 81, Schiller Park, IL
  Dr. Kimberly Boryszewski's Superintendent's Blog
  Katherine Brant, Director of Communications

• School District of Clayton, Clayton, MO
  District Facebook Page
  Robin Fultz, Communications Coordinator

• Southern Westchester BOCES, Harrison, NY
  How the Valhalla UFSD Spurs the Community Through Social Media
  Natalia Baage-Lord, Public Relations Specialist

Honorable Mention

• Bloomfield Hills Schools, Bloomfield Hills, MI
  First Engage, Then Inform
  Shira Good, Director of Communications & Community Relations

• Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, NC
  New Twitter Approach Sparks Students' Creativity
  Cynthia Shah-Khan, Director of Communications

• Manassas City Public Schools, Manassas, VA
  Social Media
  Almeta Radford, Public Communications Coordinator

• Roanoke City Public Schools, Roanoke, VA
  Social Media
  Justin McLeod, Community Relations Coordinator

• West Genesee Central School District, Camillus, NY
  Twitter: Tweets from the Superintendent
  Bonnie Russell, School Information Officer

• West Genesee Central School District, Camillus, NY
  Facebook: West Genesee on Facebook
  Bonnie Russell, School Information Officer

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Special Purpose Publication

Excellence

• Alexandria City Public Schools, Alexandria, VA
  Communications Report
  Kelly Alexander, Dir. of Comms. & PR

• Aurora Public Schools, Aurora, CO
  2012-2013 Bond / Mill Levy Community Report
  Georgia Duran, Chief Communication Officer

• Bend-La Pine Schools, Bend, OR
  Class of 2013 College Attendance Map
  Julianne Repman, Communications Director

• Calgary Catholic School District, Calgary, AB
  Footprints to Your Future 2014: A Grade 9 Guide to High School
  Tania Younker, Dir., Communications

• CCSD #181, Burr Ridge, IL
  Keynote Presentation: Projected Enrollment
  Bridget McGuiggan, APR, Director of Communications

• District School Board of Niagara, St. Catharines, ON
  Make the Move
  Kim Yielding, Manager of Communications and Public Relations

• Edmonton Catholic Schools, Edmonton, AB
  Superintendent's Award of Excellence
  Christine Plican, Graphic Designer

• Harris County DOE, Houston, TX
  Report to the Community / ENRICH After School
  Lotus LoCaaste-Wilken, Graphic Designer

• Minneapolis Public Schools, Minneapolis, MN
  2013 Back to School Guide
  Stan Alleyne, Chief Communications Officer

• Ohio School Board Association, Columbus, OH
  OSBA School Transportation Services Booklet
  Angela Penquite, Communication Design Manager

• Passaic County Technical Institute, Wayne, NJ
  PCTI Informational Booklet Publication
  Sandra Woods, Admin. Assistant. for Special Projects/Public Relations

• Poudre School District, Fort Collins, CO
  Schools Directory: Your Guide to Educational Choices and Opportunities in Poudre School District
  Valerie Van Ryn, Communications Specialist

• Spring Branch ISD, Houston, TX
  Class of 2013 Good Neighbors "Dream Big, Achieve Big"
  Linda Buchman, Community Relations Officer

• St. Charles Parish Public Schools, Luling, LA
  A Night in Paris
  Stevie Crovetto, Director Public Information

• St. Charles Parish Public Schools, Luling, LA
  The InBox
  Stevie Crovetto, Director Public Information

• Texas Association School Boards, Austin, TX
  TASB Legislative Summary for Board Members
  Karen Strong, Chief Communications Officer

• Texas Association School Boards, Austin, TX
  Superintendent Secretary Guidebook
  Karen Strong, Chief Communications Officer

• Virginia Beach City Public Schools, Virginia Beach, VA
  Is There Something Different About Your Child's Report Card?
  Jennifer McCarrel, Public Relations Coordinator

• White Bear Lake Area Schools, White Bear Lake, MN
  10 Facts Capital Projects Levy Mailer
  Marisa Vette, APR, Dir. of Comms. & Cmty Relations

Merit

• Alexandria City Public Schools, Alexandria, VA
  2014-2015 Program of Studies
  Kelly Alexander, Dir. of Comms. & PR

• Arlington Public Schools, Arlington, VA
  Bright Spots 2013 Administrative Conference
  Linda Erdos, Assistant Superintendent

• Boulder Valley School District, Boulder, CO
  Colorado Music Educators Association 2014 Conference
  Jade Cody, Communications Specialist

• Bremen HS District 228, Midlothian, IL
  Bremen District 228 Evaluation Resource Guide
  Lori De Vos-Barelli, Community Relations Coordinator

• Calgary Catholic School District, Calgary, AB
  Resilience – Adapting to Life's Challenges
  Tania Younker, Dir., Communications

• Capital Region BOCES, Queensbury, NY
  Stand Up for Upstate Schools Advocacy Toolkit
  Mellissa Braham, Public Information Specialist

• CCSD #181, Burr Ridge, IL
  Learning for All Family Education Series Brochure
  Bridget McGuiggan, APR, Director of Communications

• Clover School District, Clover, SC
  Chad Smith Era Begins
  Mychal Frost, Public Information Officer

• Danville Public Schools, Danville, VA
  Blueprint for Excellence – Strategic Plan 2020
  Melany Stowe, Dir. of Comms. & Cmty Outreach

• Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, NC
  GSC Strategic Plan 2016: Personalizing Learning
  Nora Carr, APR, Chief of Staff

• Howard County Public Schools, Ellicott City, MD
  Vision 2018 Strategic Plan
  Rebecca Amani-Dove, Director of Communications

• Lake Stevens School District, Lake Stevens, WA
  Foundation of Excellence
  Jayme Taylor, Director of Communications

• Mobile County Public Schools, Mobile, AL
  It Starts With Us
  Rena Philips, Supervisor of Marketing

• Natrona County School District #1, Casper, WY
  Pathways: The Academies of Natrona County Informational Booklet
  Allen Bruggman, Communications Specialist

• Newport News Public Schools, Newport News, VA
  NNPS Strategic Plan 2013-2016
  Keli Slusher, Community Relations and Graphic Design

• Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES, Utica, NY
  2014-15 Service Directory
  Jean Palmer, Sr. PR Specialist

• Orange County Public Schools, Orlando, FL
  2013-14 Pocket/Budget Guide
  Dylan Thomas, Director

• Peel District School Board, Mississauga, ON
  Bring Your Own Device (BYOD): How Parents Can Partner for Student Success
  Brian Woodland, APR, Director of Communications & Community Relations Support Services

• Shawnee Mission School District, Shawnee Mission, KS
  Shawnee Mission At-A-Glance
  Leigh Anne Neal, Associate Superintendent for Communications

• Trillium Lakelands DSB, Lindsay, ON
  We've Got You Covered - Transition to Grade 9
  Catherine Shedden, APR, Communications Manager

• Twin Rivers USD, North Highland, CA
  The First 100 Days
  Zenobia Gerald, Director of Communications

• Virginia Beach City Public Schools, Virginia Beach, VA
  Social Media Guidelines
  Lauren Wicks, Public Relations Coordinator

• White Bear Lake Area Schools, White Bear Lake, MN
  One-Act Play Program
  Marisa Vette, APR, Dir. of Comms. & Cmty Relations

• York County School Division, Yorktown, VA
  A 5-Year Framework for Learning
  Katherine Goff, Coordinator of Community & Public Relations

Honorable Mention

• Adams 12 Five Star Schools, Thornton, CO
  Legislative Platform
  Sara Russell, Marketing Technician

• Bloomington Public Schools, Bloomington, MN
  Testing Infographic
  Jaclyn Swords, Communications Specialist

• BOCES-Cohoes City School District, Cohoes, NY
  Cohoes City School in Fiscal Peril infographic
  Jodie Orzechowski, Public Information Specialist

• Capital Region BOCES, Albany, NY
  Gap Elimination Adjustment (GEA) Infographic
  Deborah Bush-Suflita, Senior Communications Manager

• CCSD 62, Des Plaines, IL
  Together We Shine, District 62 Volunteers & Students Succeed Corporate Partners
  Mindy Ward, Director of Community Relations

• Central Islip School District, Medford, NY
  Education Report: Capital Improvement Project Bond Referendum
  Barbara LaMonica, Communications & PR Director

• Clarke County School District, Athens, GA
  "Proud to be CCSD" Promotional Poster
  Anisa Jimenez, Director of Public Relations & Communications

• Des Moines Public Schools, Des Moines, IA
  Middle School Mathematics Program
  Phillip Roeder, Director of Community Relations

• Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, NC
  Tdap – Check It Off the List
  Laurie Hogan, Program Admin.

• Highland Park ISD, Dallas, TX
  Highland Park ISD Centennial Anniversary Brochure
  Helen Williams, Director of Communications

• Houston ISD, Houston, TX
  Houston ISD 2012-2013 Human Resources Report
  Rodney Watson, Cheif Human Resources Officer

• Lexington County School District One, Lexington, SC
  Schools of the Future – Now! Flier
  Caitlin McCullough, Graphic Designer

• Liberty Central School District, Liberty, NY
  Poster: "Contest" Movie – private movie screening for community; evite for screening
  Allison Mehr-Ruef, Public Information Specialist

• Niskayuna Central School District, Niskayuna, NY
  International Scholars Program Brochure: High Quality Educational Experiences in New York's Tech Valley
  Kim Smithgail, Communications Specialist

• Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES, Utica, NY
  SABA Overview of Programs
  Jean Palmer, Sr. PR Specialist

• Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES, Utica, NY
  Careers in the Mohawk Valley
  Jean Palmer, Sr. PR Specialist

• Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES, Utica, NY
  OHM BOCES 65th Anniversary Timeline
  Jean Palmer, Sr. PR Specialist

• Orange County Public Schools, Orlando, FL
  Preparing Students for Success in the Real World
  Dylan Thomas, Director

• Orono Public Schools, Long Lake, MN
  I Am An Orono Kindergartner
  Gary Kubat, Director of Communications

• Orono Public Schools, Long Lake, MN
  Raising Children in Orono Schools
  Gary Kubat, Director of Communications

• Passaic County Technical Institute, Wayne, NJ
  Highlights: The 2012-2013 Year in Review
  Sandra Woods, Admin. Assistant for Special Projects/Public Relations

• Pharr-San Juan Alamo ISD, Pharr, TX
  Start College Now! Presentation Folder
  Santiago Zavala, Public Information

• Prince William County Public Schools, Manassas, VA
  Legislative Priorities
  Phil Kavits, Director of Communications Services

• Prince William County Public Schools, Manassas, VA
  Any Language Poster
  Phil Kavits, Director of Communications Services

• Questar III BOCES, Castleton, NY
  Rider Vision, Rider Pride – A Draft Strategic Plan
  Dan Sherman, Director of Communications

• Seneca Valley School District, Harmony, PA
  Bullying Prevention Program – Tips for Parents
  Linda Andreassi, Communications Director

• South Colonie CSD, Albany, NY
  District Brochure
  John Noetzel, Communications Coord.

• Tech Valley High School, Rensselaer, NY
  Tech Valley High School Recruiting Brochure for 2014
  Michael McCagg, Public Information Specialist

• Trillium Lakelands DSB, Lindsay, ON
  Voluntary Self-Identification for First Nation, Melts, and Inuit Students
  Catherine Shedden, APR, Communications Manager

• Virginia Beach City Public Schools, Virginia Beach, VA
  SY 2013-2014 Facts
  Yolanda Jones-Howell, Public Relations Coordinator

• Virginia Beach City Public Schools, Virginia Beach, VA
  A Look at Assessment
  Jennifer McCarrel, Public Relations Coordinator

• White Bear Lake Area Schools, White Bear Lake, MN
  "Born to be a Bear" Onesies
  Marisa Vette, APR, Dir. of Comms. & Cmty Relations

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Video (produced in-house) Web YouTube URL

Excellence

• Blue Valley School District 229, Overland Park, KS
  Blue Valley Food Recovery Program Video
  Kristi McNerlin, Director of Communications

• Clarksville Montgomery CSS, Clarksville, TN
  Making a Champion
  Elise Shelton, Chief Communications Officer

• Des Moines Public Schools, Des Moines, IA
  North Bears' Den
  Kyle Knicley, Director of DMPS - TV

• Edmonton Catholic Schools, Edmonton, AB
  125th Anniversary Video
  Allan Au, Multimedia Specialist

• Fort Worth ISD, Fort Worth TX, TX
  Forth Worth ISD Remembers John F. Kennedy: An Oral History Project
  Barbara Griffith, Senior Communications Officer

• Fort Worth ISD, Fort Worth TX, TX
  Customer Service
  Barbara Griffith, Senior Communications Officer

• Minnetonka Public Schools, Minnetonka , MN
  VANTAGE is Expanding
  Janet Swiecichowski, APR, Executive Director for Communication

• Nixa Public Schools, Nixa, MO
  Bond Issue Information Video
  Zac Rantz, Director of Communications

• Peel District School Board, Mississauga, ON
  Hall of Fame Video
  Brian Woodland, APR, Director of Communications & Community Relations Support Services

• Tacoma Public Schools, Tacoma, WA
  We Day Tacoma
  Dan Voelpel, Public Information Director

• Tacoma Public Schools, Tacoma, WA
  Three Graduates, Three Mentors
  Dan Voelpel, Public Information Director

• Tacoma Public Schools, Tacoma, WA
  Inspired Teaching Nate Bowling
  Dan Voelpel, Public Information Director

• Tacoma Public Schools, Tacoma, WA
  Inspired Teaching Robert Young
  Dan Voelpel, Public Information Director

Merit

• Alexandria City Public Schools, Alexandria, VA
  "ACPS News Break in 90"
  Kelly Alexander, Dir. of Comms. & PR

• Arlington Public Schools, Arlington, VA
  APS Thanksgiving Greeting
  Linda Erdos, Assistant Superintendent

• Arlington Public Schools, Arlington, VA
  APS Green Scene
  Linda Erdos, Assistant Superintendent

• Arlington Public Schools, Arlington, VA
  APS Snapshots
  Linda Erdos, Assistant Superintendent

• Austin ISD, Austin, TX
  Convocation Video
  Alex Sánchez, Exec. Dir. of Comms. & Cmty Engagement

• Bethel School District, Spanaway, WA
  Bethel School District Highly Capable Video
  Krista Carlson, Director, Communications

• Capital Region BOCES, Albany, NY
  Advocacy: Our Kids Can't Wait Another Year
  Justin Cortese, Communications Specialist

• Charles County Public Schools, La Plata, MD
  The Portfolio of James Richmond
  Katie O'Malley-Simpson, Director, Communications

• Des Moines Public Schools, Des Moines, IA
  Milk Carton Recycling
  Kyle Knicley, Director of DMPS - TV

• District School Board of Niagara, St. Catharines, ON
  The Pen Is In Your Hand
  Kim Yielding, Manager of Communications and Public Relations

• District School Board of Niagara, St. Catharines, ON
  Say "Oui!" to French Immersion
  Kim Yielding, Manager of Communications and Public Relations

• Fort Worth ISD, Fort Worth TX, TX
  2013 Convocation Video
  Barbara Griffith, Senior Communications Officer

• Greeley-Evans School District 6, Greeley, CO
  AVID – Advancement Via Individual Determination
  Justin Watada, Communications Specialist

• Gwinnett County Public Schools, Suwanee, GA
  In5ive
  Sloan Roach, Executive Director of Communication and Media Relations

• Houston ISD, Houston, TX
  HISD's Power Up in Action
  Tiffany Davila-Dunne, Chief Communications Officer

• Houston ISD, Houston, TX
  HISD Dual Language Programs
  Tiffany Davila-Dunne, Chief Communications Officer

• Lexington County School District One, Lexington, SC
  "What Does LexOne Say?"
  Megan Moore, Communications Specialist

• Loudoun County Public Schools, Ashburn, VA
  Land of Firsts Episode 3 – "I Miss My Kids"
  Wayde Byard, Public Information Officer

• Loudoun County Public Schools, Ashburn, VA
  Senior Portrait (Class of 2013) Episode 2 -- "I'm definitely Starting to Get Seniorities"
  Wayde Byard, Public Information Officer

• Minnetonka Public Schools, Minnetonka , MN
  I Teach With An iPad
  Janet Swiecichowski, APR, Executive Director for Communication

• Northwest ISD, Justin, TX
  NISD App Promo
  Adam Bennett, Communications Coord.

• Ohio School Board Association, Columbus, OH
  Rapid Roundup
  Crystal Davis, Deputy Director of Communications

• Park Hill School District, Kansas City, MO
  Northland CAPS Promotional Video
  Brooke Rohlfing, Broadcasting Production Specialist

• Poudre School District, Fort Collins, CO
  Poudre School District Mentoring Program
  Matt Gohl, Video Producer

• Prince William County Public Schools, Manassas, VA
  The Virginia Indians: Meet the Tribes
  Keith Imon, Assoc. Supt., Comms./Tech Svcs

• Schenectady City School District, Schenectady, NY
  Carol M. White PEP Grant – Snowshoeing
  Aaron Cagwin, Communications Specialist

• Spring Branch ISD, Houston, TX
  Stratford High School SHARC Tank
  Melissa Wiland, Community Relations

• Tuscaloosa City Schools, Tuscaloosa, AL
  The 2013 Apple Awards
  Eddie McClinton, Video Media Specialist

• United ISD, Laredo, TX
  U. Robert Romano Memorial Video
  Susan Carlson, Dir., Instructional TV

• United ISD, Laredo, TX
  UISD Board Avengers
  Susan Carlson, Dir., Instructional TV

• Upper Darby School District, Drexel Hill, PA
  Upper Darby School District Website
  Dana Spino, Director of Communications

• Virginia Beach City Public Schools, Virginia Beach, VA
  How in the World, Vol. 12 #4
  Jeff Barba, Public Relations Coordinator

Honorable Mention

• Alexandria City Public Schools, Alexandria, VA
  "Come to School with Us"
  Kelly Alexander, Dir. of Comms. & PR

• Allegan Area ESA, Allegan, MI
  Allegan County Area Technical & Education Center Recruitment Video
  Tom Scheidel, PR and Media Coordinator

• Arlington Public Schools, Arlington, VA
  Careers @ APS PSA
  Linda Erdos, Assistant Superintendent

• Austin ISD, Austin, TX
  State of the District Video
  Alex Sánchez, Exec. Dir. of Comms. & Cmty Engagement

• Avonworth School District, Pittsburgh, PA
  Kindergarten Round Up
  Dana Hackley, Dir. of Comms. & Public Relations

• Charles County Public Schools, La Plata, MD
  The Evolution of Telepresence in CCPS
  Katie O'Malley-Simpson, Director, Communications

• Charles County Public Schools, La Plata, MD
  Port Tobacco One Room Schoolhouse
  Katie O'Malley-Simpson, Director, Communications

• Clarksville Montgomery CSS, Clarksville, TN
  West Creek Elementary Volunteer Recruitment
  Elise Shelton, Chief Communications Officer

• Des Moines Public Schools, Des Moines, IA
  A Lulu Named Lolo
  Kyle Knicley, Director of DMPS - TV

• Fairfax County Public Schools, Falls Church, VA
  FCPS News Hour – Public Information Television Program
  Lori Knickerbocker, Senior Communications Specialist

• Fayetteville-Manlius CSD, Manlius, NY
  Full-Day K: How and Why?
  Nancy Cole, Public Information Specialist

• Fayetteville Public Schools, Fayetteville, AR
  Back to School Video
  Alan Wilbourn, Public Information Officer

• Fort Worth ISD, Fort Worth TX, TX
  Commitment to Classrooms/Bond Election Campaign
  Barbara Griffith, Senior Communications Officer

• Guilderland Central School District, Guilderland Center, NY
  2013-14 Opening Day Video for GCSD Staff
  Amy McGeady, Public Information Specialist

• Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, NC
  Soldier Surprises Kids
  Jennifer Brooks, Program Admin.

• Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, NC
  We Rise
  Cynthia Shah-Khan, Director of Communications

• Hickory Public Schools, Hickory, NC
  Welcome Back to HPS! (2013-2014 School Year)
  Beverly Snowden, Public Information Officer

• Highland Park ISD, Dallas, TX
  Classroom Innovation Spotlight: Arch H. McCulloch Intermediate School
  Helen Williams, Director of Communications

• Highland Park ISD, Dallas, TX
  Welcome, New Teachers!
  Helen Williams, Director of Communications

• Kent School District, Kent, WA
  Cultural Navigators
  Christy Anderson, Communications Specialist

• Ladue Horton Watkins HS, Saint Louis, MO
  Ladue Schools Today
  Don Goble, Broadcast Technology Teacher

• Marion County Public Schools, Ocala, FL
  "Classroom Connection: Teacher of the Year & Golden Apple Finalists"
  Kevin Christian, Public Relations Officer

• Mobile County Public School System, Mobile, AL
  100 Days of Non-Violence
  Nancy Pierce, Communication Supervisor

• Mobile County Public School System, Mobile, AL
  "On the Move"
  Nancy Pierce, Communication Supervisor

• Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools, Nashville, NC
  iConnect Promo
  Robin Cox, District Communications Coordinator

• Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools, Nashville, NC
  Ask The Superintendent
  Robin Cox, District Communications Coordinator

• North Thurston Public Schools, Lacey, WA
  NTPS Success!
  Courtney Schrieve, Director of Communications & Community Relations

• Northwest ISD, Justin, TX
  Net Beats - "We Are Never Ever Gonna Fight With Others" (Bullying)
  Adam Bennett, Communications Coord.

• Orange County Public Schools, Orlando, FL
  OCPS: Educating the Future
  Dylan Thomas, Director

• Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD, Pharr, TX
  PSJA ISD Central Kitchen Tour
  Celia Torres, Producer / Reporter

• Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD, Pharr, TX
  Zeferino Farias Dedication Video
  Celia Torres, Producer / Reporter

• Pittsford Central School District, Pittsford, NY
  "MHS Boys Soccer Team Wins Section V Title!"
  Nancy Wayman, Director of Communications

• Pittsford Central School District, Pittsford, NY
  "Proud"
  Nancy Wayman, Director of Communications

• Prince William County Public Schools, Manassas, VA
  School Focus – PWCS Criminal Justice Program
  Keith Imon, Assoc. Supt., Comms./Tech Svcs

• Prince William County Public Schools, Manassas, VA
  School Focus – PWCS Welding Program
  Keith Imon, Assoc. Supt., Comms./Tech Svcs

• Prince William County Public Schools, Manassas, VA
  Stop. Human. Trafficking.
  Keith Imon, Assoc. Supt., Comms./Tech Svcs

• Radnor Township School District, Wayne, PA
  Elementary School Tour Video
  Michael Petitti, Communications Administrator

• Saint Paul Public Schools, Saint Paul, MN
  Strong Schools, Strong Communities School Choice Options
  Julie Schultz Brown, Dir. of Comms. Mktg & Dev

• Shawnee Mission School District, Shawnee Mission, KS
  Spotlight on Shawnee Mission
  Leigh Anne Neal, Associate Superintendent for Communications

• Spring Branch ISD, Houston, TX
  Rummel Creek Educator Rocks Instruction
  Melissa Wiland, Community Relations

• Tech Valley High School, Rensselaer, NY
  Tech Valley High School PSA 60
  Michael McCagg, Public Information Specialist

• Trillium Lakelands DSB, Lindsay, ON
  Bus Cancellations in TLDSB
  Rebecca MacDonald, Communications Assistant

• Twin Rivers USD, North Highland, CA
  The First 100 Days
  Zenobia Gerald, Director of Communications

• Twin Rivers USD, North Highland, CA
  We Are TR
  Zenobia Gerald, Director of Communications

• United ISD, Laredo, TX
  Knowledge for College Game Show
  Susan Carlson, Dir., Instructional TV

• United ISD, Laredo, TX
  UISD Student Newscast
  Susan Carlson, Dir., Instructional TV

• United ISD, Laredo, TX
  UISD Bond Video
  Susan Carlson, Dir., Instructional TV

• United ISD, Laredo, TX
  Pass It Killam Style
  Susan Carlson, Dir., Instructional TV

• United ISD, Laredo, TX
  UISD Growth
  Susan Carlson, Dir., Instructional TV

• United ISD, Laredo, TX
  Migrant Astronaut
  Susan Carlson, Dir., Instructional TV

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Excellence

• Fraser Public Schools, Fraser, MI
  Fraser Public Schools: The Evolution of Education (Full Video)
  Nicole Malak, Community Relations Coordinator

• Highland Park ISD, Dallas, TX
  Jessica Smith: Bradfield Elementary Teacher of the Year
  Helen Williams, Director of Communications

• Mequon-Thiensville School District, Mequon, WI
  A Look Inside The Mequon-Thiensville School District
  Melissa McCrady, Executive Director of Communications

• Minneapolis Public Schools, Minneapolis, MN
  Start with One video
  Stan Alleyne, Chief Communications Officer

• North Shore School District 112, Highland Park, IL
  The Tipping Point
  Andrea Rosen, Dir. of School Cmty Relations

• North Vancouver School District, North Vancouver, BC
  North Vancouver School District International Programs Video
  Victoria Miles, Communications Manager

• Orono Public Schools, Long Lake, MN
  Excellence Has a Price
  Gary Kubat, Director of Communications

• White Bear Lake Area Schools, White Bear Lake, MN
  Capital Projects Levy Video
  Marisa Vette, APR, Dir. of Comms. & Cmty Relations

• White Bear Lake Area Schools, White Bear Lake, MN
  District Enrollment Promo Videos – Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, High School
  Marisa Vette, APR, Dir. of Comms. & Cmty Relations

Merit

• Berrien RESA, Berrien Springs, MI
  "We Are...Berrien RESA"
  Karen Heath, Supervisor of Communications

• Clarke Co School District, Athens, GA
  2014 MLK "I Have a Dream" Contest Winner
  Anisa Jimenez, Director of Public Relations & Communications

• Highland Park ISD, Dallas, TX
  Charlotte Clinton: HPMS Teacher of the Year
  Helen Williams, Director of Communications

• Highland Park ISD, Dallas, TX
  Sparking Scots Join HP Varsity Cheerleaders
  Helen Williams, Director of Communications

• Highline Public Schools, Burien, WA
  "A Path to Success"
  Rexanne Graham, Assistant Director - Communications

• Minneapolis Public Schools, Minneapolis, MN
  Extraordinary Video
  Stan Alleyne, Chief Communications Officer

• Naperville School District 203, Naperville, IL
  FUTURE FOCUS Community Engagement Documentary
  Julie Carlsen, Director of Community Relations

• Virginia Beach City Public Schools, Virginia Beach, VA
  Parent Connection: Beach Bags
  Eileen Cox, Director of Communications and Community Engagement

Honorable Mention

• Clover School District, Clover, SC
  CSD Bond Information Video
  Mychal Frost, Public Information Officer

• Grand Erie District School Board, Brantford, ON
  Growing Together in Grand Erie
  Shawn McKillop, Manager of Communications and Community Relations

• Ossining UFSD, Ossining, NY
  Video - Thinking Maps
  Nicole Reis, Executive Assistant to Superintendent

• Pewaukee School District, Pewaukee, WI
  How Pewaukee School District Lives Its Mission: Opening the Door to Each Child's Future
  Wendy Wong, Public Information Coordinator

• Syntric Communications, Sacramento, CA
  We are Woodland: Learn about the many strengths of the Woodland Joint Unified School District
  Trinette Marquis-Hobbs, APR, Partner

• The Elyria City School District, Elyria, OH
  Candid Chat with Cool Kids
  Amy Higgins, Comms. & Public Affairs Coord.

• United ISD, Laredo, TX
  UISD Gangnam Bond Video
  Susan Carlson, Dir., Instructional TV

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Merit

• Madera County Office of Education, Madera, CA
  Madera County Excellence In Education 2013
  Cecilla Massetti, Superintendent of Schools

Honorable Mention

• Pasco School District, Pasco, WA
  Music in Pasco Schools
  Leslee Caul, Director of Public Affairs

• Salem-Keizer Public Schools, Salem, OR
  Central Stores In a Minute
  Jay Remy, Dir. of Cmty Relations & Comms.

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