Sara Butler, former Spring ISD employee, joins current Communications team members Kristen Cobb, Fabiola San Roman and Van Malone at the TSPRA Star Awards event in San Antonio on Feb. 19.

The Spring ISD Communications Office continues to shine as a leader in school public relations, earning 15 Star Awards from the Texas School Public Relations Association (TSPRA) for outstanding work in school communications during the 2023-24 school year. This recognition includes three prestigious Best of Category awards, celebrating the team’s commitment to crafting impactful stories, engaging visuals, and innovative content that connect with students, staff, families, and the broader community.

The awards were presented on Feb.19 during the 2025 TSPRA Annual Conference Star Awards Banquet in San Antonio. Every year, TSPRA recognizes and honors exceptional work in print, electronic and visual communications. This year, Spring ISD proudly took home a total of nine Gold Stars, five Silver Stars and one Bronze Star.

“The Communications team has the privilege of bringing to life the incredible stories of Spring ISD’s teachers, students, and community members,” said Chief of Communications Shane Strubhart. “We are passionate about sharing moments that inspire, inform, and strengthen our community. This recognition is a testament to our dedication and reinforces the vital role we play in keeping our families, staff, and students engaged and connected.”

Judges evaluated thousands of submissions statewide and determined the winners based on criteria set by TSPRA. School districts were judged in three separate categories: fewer than 15,000 students, 15,000 to 40,000 students, and more than 40,000 students. Spring ISD, with 33,000 students, competes with school districts with 15,000 to 40,000 students.

The Texas School Public Relations Association is a nonprofit, professional organization dedicated to promoting public schools through effective communications. TSPRA, an award-winning chapter of the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA), was chartered in 1962 and incorporated in 1977. With more than 1,000 members, TSPRA is made up primarily of public information and communications professionals who serve the public school districts and education organizations of Texas. For more information on TSPRA, visit their website at TSPRA.org.

Best of Category

1. Published News Release: Grinch-Napping Saga Unfolds; Spring ISD Police Saves Christmas
2. Website Original Design: Choose Spring Website
3. Social Media Campaign: We love our Board of Trustees

🥇 Gold Medals

1. Poster: Anti-Drug Poster Campaign
2. Flyer: Superintendent’s Stampede
3. Writing: For one first-year teacher, there’s no place like Spring ISD
4. Published News Release: Grinch-Napping Saga Unfolds; Spring ISD Police Saves Christmas
5. Photo Academic Subjects: Hey Look Ma, I Made It 
6. Advertisement: Choose Spring
7. Website Original Design: Choose Spring Website
8. Social Media Campaign: We love our Board of Trustees
9. Video Feature Story: Spring ISD Teacher of the Year Finalist 

🥈 Silver Medals

1. Photo Sport Subject: Soccer on the Rise
2. Photo Sport Subject: You Got This
3. Video General Event: From the hallway to the runway: Spring ISD Employee Recognition Banquet
4. Video General Event: “Rocking the Stage” Graduation recap
5. Social Media Campaign: Black History Month Campaign

🥉 Bronze Medals

1. Programs: Outstanding SISD Alumni