The Spring ISD Communications team has been selected as the winner of 34 National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) awards in the organization’s 2023 National School Communication Awards, including 15 top Awards of Excellence.

The annual school public relations contest draws hundreds of entries each year from across the country, including submissions from public and private schools and school districts, educational organizations and business partners. Each entry highlights work in education communication and marketing, encompassing print, electronic communications, video, audio, websites and social media campaigns. This year, the organization received a record number of submissions.

“I am thrilled to have such a dedicated, creative Communications team who continues to be a driving force across school public relations,” Spring ISD Superintendent Dr. Lupita Hinojosa said. “I like to call them our ‘small, but mighty’ team in Spring ISD, and to have them receive such a substantial number of accolades is truly exceptional. This accomplishment is a testament to their unwavering dedication, exceptional talent, and tireless efforts in effectively communicating the remarkable stories and achievements of our students, staff and families.”

NSPRA has recognized stand-out work in the field of school communication for over 50 years. This year’s awards will be officially presented during the 2023 NSPRA National Seminar this July in St. Louis, where Dr. Hinojosa will also be accepting the organization’s 2022 ‘Superintendent to Watch’ honor alongside 24 superintendents across the country.

“This is a testament to our team’s talent, dedication, and creative spirit,” said Chief of Communications Shane Strubhart. “Each of these awards represents the synergy and the exceptional quality of work that they all bring to the table every single day. It’s our shared passion and commitment that brings us such recognition and success, and the great work that we do in increasing engagement and telling our stories is making a real difference.”

Awards of Excellence

• Spring Times (Magazine)
• Spring ISD Education – Teaching and Training Program Guide (Handbook) 
• Spring ISD High School Education Planning Guide – 2023-24 (Handbook)
• Spring ISD State of the District (Video – Produced In-House)
• As Spring ISD secures first $300 million in bond funding, business pathway students get a lesson in municipal finance (Blog)
• Spring ISD Fun Run and Wellness Fair 2023 (Branding/Image Package)
• With a new campus on the ballot, Spring HS NJROTC students reflect on updates made under previous bond (Excellence in Writing)
• Spring ISD officers bring cheer to 30 students during third annual Blue Santa event (Excellence in Writing)
• Students in Wunsche HS Construction Management Pathway building tiny house (Excellence in Writing)
• New for 2022-23: Momentum HS to offer students an opportunity to accelerate learning, catch up to peers (Excellence in Writing)
• With technology upgrades, Claughton MS students see more opportunities than ever (Excellence in Writing)
• Celebration of Life for Zion Lampley – Talking Points for Spring ISD Superintendent Dr. Lupita Hinojosa (Excellence in Writing)
• Two Spring ISD principals return home to lead (Excellence in Writing)
• For autotech students at Dekaney HS, real-world experience provides ‘exponential growth’ (Excellence in Writing)
• Paging ‘Nurse Will’: Dekaney HS graduate nears completion of his nursing degree at SHSU (Excellence in Writing)

Awards of Merit

• The Spring Scoop (E-Newsletter – Internal Audience)
• Spring ISD 2022 Bond Campaign: “Planning for the Future. Building for Equity.” (Social Media)
• 2022 Hispanic Heritage Month Campaign: “We are ONE, we are Spring ISD” (Social Media)
• Spring ISD 2022 Anti-Drug Poster Campaign: “My Anti-Drug is Playing Guitar” (Branding or Image Package)
• Spring ISD 2023 State of the District: Blueprint for Success (Internet/Intranet Website)
• SISD Insider (Internet/Intranet Website)
• Every Student, Every Teacher, Every Day: Our Blueprint for Excellent Equitable Outcomes (Marketing Materials –Printed Publications)

Honorable Mentions

• Westfield HS technology specialist finds strong foundation for success as a Spring ISD alum (Excellence in Writing)
• Spring ISD Bond 2022 Information Toolkit (Special Purpose Publication) 
• Spring ISD Social Media Card (Special Purpose Publication) 
• Spring ISD Bond 2022 Fact Sheet (Infographic)
• Spring ISD Strategic Plan “Every Student—Every Teacher—Every Day, Our Blueprint for Excellent Equitable Outcomes” (Internet/Intranet Website)
• Spring ISD Teacher of the Year Finalist – Brianna Detwiler (Video – Produced In-House)
• Spring ISD’s 2022 Winter Wonderland (Video – Produced In-House)
• Spring ISD 2022 Bond (Video – Produced with Outside Contractor)
• Spring ISD Convocation 2022 (Video – Produced In-House)
• Questions and Answers About the Spring ISD 2022 Bond (Video – Produced In-House)
• The Tiny House Project at Carl Wunsche Sr. High School in Spring ISD (Video – Produced In-House)
• Practicing for the Spring ISD Education Foundation Golf Tournament with Spring High School (Video – Produced In-House)