SAN ANTONIO – The Harlandale Independent School District Communications Department is being recognized for its work at the state level, earning 22 honors at the Texas School Public Relations Association (TSPRA) Star Awards.
The awards were presented during TSPRA’s annual conference in Galveston on Wednesday, Feb. 18, where the department was recognized for its work across multiple areas, including school public relations, graphic design and video production.
TSPRA is a professional organization dedicated to improving public education in Texas through promoting effective public relations practices, providing professional development and improving communication between Texans and their public schools. Each year, TSPRA recognizes communicators in school districts, education foundations, education associations and organizations for their work in print and electronic media categories.
The TSPRA Star Awards highlights work in more than 45 categories, covering various media such as newsletters, programs, writing, image/identity packages, photography, graphics, video, campaigns, events and websites, to name a few. Larger, more comprehensive projects and special programs are entered in one of nine Crystal Commendation categories.
Of thousands of entries received from public school districts across Texas, the Harlandale ISD Communications Department clinched eight Gold Star Awards, two Silver Awards, Bronze Awards and three “Best Of” honors.
The department's outstanding work was recognized with:
Best of Categories:
Communication Plan: ParentSquare Parent Rollout
Program: Mosaic of Cultures (Cultural Arts Fair)
Poster: Special Education. Heroes of Tomorrow. What's Next? Symposium
Additional honors included:
Calendar/Planner: Harlandale ISD 25–26 Academic Calendar
Holiday/Greeting Card: Baking Up Holiday Spirit at Harlandale ISD
Commemorative: #SchoolPR Lotería
Commemorative: I Love School PR Candles
Published News Release: Cutting Through Barriers: Harlandale ISD Reimagines Career Education
Writing: A Teacher Who Lives His Lessons
E-newsletter Internal: Superintendent's Newsletter: April 11
Writing: The Future Begins Here
Photo - Sports Subjects: The Winning Dive (2024 Frontier Bowl)
Photo - Sports Subjects: Victory in the Air (MHS Pep Rally)
Photo - Academic/Classroom Subjects: Beetlejuice Jr. Theatre Performance
Photo - Academic/Classroom Subjects: Sparks of Empowerment (Female CTE Student Welding)
Photo - Other Subjects: Floating Spirit (NYC Ballet Nepantla Performance)
Photo - Other Subjects: A Note of Tradition
Photo - Other Subjects: First Night Lights
Photo - Other Subjects: Cultural Colors in Motion
Photo - Other Subjects: Ursula - Poor Unfortunate Souls
Video Promotional: Celebrating Culture at the Heart of Harlandale ISD
“Being recognized with 22 awards at the TSPRA Star Awards speaks to the strength of our team and the work happening across our district,” said Director of Communications Melinda Garza. “Each recognition represents the stories of our students and staff and the work happening across our District every day. We are proud to share those moments and to represent Harlandale at the state level.”
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