Katy ISD Communications Department Takes Home 14 Honors at State Awards
KATY MAGAZINE NEWS
April 2, 2018
The Katy Independent School District was well represented during the Texas School Public Relations Association (TSPRA) 56th Annual Conference. The Communications Department took home 14 star awards for their outstanding work in communication, branding and school public relations. Katy ISD competed against 1,331 other entries from several school districts in the region and won five gold, five silver and four bronze recognitions.
“Our Communications Department does an outstanding job keeping our parents and community informed and up to date on District initiatives, activities and programs,” said Dr. Lance Hindt, superintendent of schools. “They represent the needs and voice of our school community in this day of instant communication. Their collaborative efforts with campuses, departments and administration ensures that the information most important to our community is being shared and discussed across multiple platforms,” added Hindt.
“Every day, the experience, passion and enormous creativity of our team ensures there are opportunities for our community to learn about student and staff accomplishments, as well as engage in decision-making processes impacting our students,” said Dr. Andrea Grooms, Chief Communications Officer. “These recognitions affirm our commitment to ongoing and transparent communication with Katy ISD stakeholders,” added Grooms.
The recognitions include:
Gold Star:
2017 Student Excellence Event Program
Stockdick Junior High Branding
Bryant Elementary Logo
Welcome Home Dr. Hindt Convocation Video
Katy ISD Update – January 2017
Silver Star:
2017 of the Year Program
Bethke Elementary Dedication Program
Cast Away Video Script
Heigh Ho Video Script
State of the District Prezi
Bronze Star:
Superintendent Keynote Speech at Katy Chamber of Commerce, Teacher of the Year Celebration
Jenks Dedication Program
K9 Officers Marcel and Juno Video
Superintendent’s Message – April 2017
Every day the Katy ISD Communications Department works to disseminate information to over 77,000+ students, their parents, community members and other stakeholders across the Katy community.
