EPISD wins 17 Texas School Public Relations Awards
(EL PASO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT -- Feb. 26, 2020) — The EPISD Office of Community Engagement this week received 17 Texas School Public Relations Association Star Awards – including a Best in Category – for work done in promoting the District.
The Star Awards are presented in categories that celebrate public relations efforts of school communication offices throughout Texas. EPISD competes in the largest category for districts with more than 30,000 students.
“I am beyond proud of the work our staff has been able to produce to help tell the stories of the students, staff and community that make up the El Paso Independent School District,” said EPISD Chief Communications Officer Melissa Martinez. “The work that was recognized at the state level showcases our efforts to serve the students of EPISD in the best way possible.”
In total, EPISD received seven Gold Stars in the following categories:
- Original Art for “EPISD Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month.”
- Non-English Speaking Audience for “Seguridad en la Primaria Tippin.”
- Published News or Feature for “Sensory Rooms Help Autism Students Get Ready to Learn.”
- Calendar/Planner for “EPISD Calendar.”
- Image/Identity Package for “EPISD Rocks.”
- Booklet for “EPISD 2019-20 Budget Booklet.”
- Social Media Campaign for “EPISD Memes.”
The District also received seven Silver Stars in the following categories:
- Booklet for “Discover EPISD!”
- Foundation or Partnership Campaign for “EPISD District Address.”
- Foundation or Partnership Campaign for “El Paso Regional Spelling Bee Presented by the EPISD Education Foundation.”
- Video Training/Instructional for “Tippin Elementary School Parking Lot Changes.”
- Video Training/Instructional for “EPISD High School Endorsements.”
- Video Promotional for “EPISD Athletics: We Are Ready!”
- Published News or Feature for “Electrical Skills Students Put Lessons to Use During the Summer.”
EPISD received two Bronze Stars for:
- Logo, Trademark, Symbol for “Coach Archie Duran Elementary School Logo”
- E-Newsletter External for “EPISD Bond 2016 E-Newsletter.”
Additionally, EPISD received the coveted Best in Category in the Original Art category.