More than 100 district communications staff members, administrators and programs were recognized Friday in Lexington in the 18th annual OASIS (Outstanding Achievement in School Information Services) Professional Development Program. OASIS is jointly sponsored by KSBA and the Kentucky School Public Relations Association, and the awards were presented at that organization’s annual training conference.
Four districts were honored for the body of work in public engagement with the KSBA OASIS Sweepstakes Awards. They were Boone County, Covington Independent, Daviess County and Nelson County.
Here is the full list of 2014 OASIS honorees (alphabetical by district):
Shamarie Claiborne
Adair County Public Schools
Proficient
Miscellaneous Printed Materials
District Spotlight
News Release
Rep. Flood Visits Adair Youth Development Center
Feature Photography
Siblings
News/Sports Photography
Girls First Game
Remembering Kody
Alan Reed, Shamarie Claiborne, Patty Jones, Rena Smith, Ruth Redmon
Adair County Public Schools
Distinguished
Miscellaneous Public Awareness Programs/Products
Refocus – School and Children Our Real Purpose
Boone County Public Schools
Distinguished
News Article
Boone County Taking a Stand Against Heroin
Proficient
One-Time Publications
Summer Slide
Feature Article
Deputy Superintendent Retiring
Videos – PSAs/Short Subjects
We Are Boone County Schools
Honorable Mention
Electronic Newsletter
Summer edition: Enews
Randall K. Cooper High School
Boone County Public Schools
Proficient
Videos – PSAs/Short Subjects
February, March 2014 Videos
Honorable Mention
Electronic Newsletter
Feb. 3, 2014 edition
Thornwilde Elementary School
Boone County Public Schools
Proficient
Electronic Newsletter
Weekly Wildcat
Longbranch Elementary School
Boone County Public Schools
Distinguished
Social Media Pages
Longbranch Lowdown
Proficient
Academic Achievement Promotions
Parent Engagement Events
Honorable Mention
Special Events (series of events)
The Leader in Me Parent Book Study
North Pointe Elementary School Staff
Boone County Public Schools
Honorable Mention
Miscellaneous Printed Materials
Panther Post
Stephens Elementary School
Boone County Public Schools
Proficient
Videos – PSAs/Short Subjects
Nutty School Closings on YouTube
Honorable Mention
Miscellaneous Electronic Communications
Mr. Detwiler’s Principal Posts
Jill McKenzie
Bourbon County Public Schools
Proficient
External Publications
Weekly Newspaper Page
Feature Photography
“The Wizard of Oz”
Honorable Mention
Internal Publications
Teamwork
News/Sports Photography
The Pain of Defeat
Special Events – Single Event
Opening Day Program
Karen Curnutte
Boyd County Public Schools
Proficient
Calendars
2013-14 District Pocket Calendar
Mike Spears
Boyd County Public Schools
Proficient
External Publications
2013-14 Boyd County High School Baseball Program
Suzanne Griffith
Boyd County Public Schools
Proficient
External Publications
2013-14 Boyd County High School Basketball Program
John Roberts
Bullitt County Public Schools
Distinguished
Tabloid Publications
Excellence Begins in the Classroom
Proficient
One-Time Publications
Bullitt County Public Schools –
The Leader In Educational Excellence
Feature Photography
North Bullitt High School JROTC 9/11 Observance
2013 Kindergarten Rocks
Photo Essays
Gifted/Talented Camps
Honorable Mention
Electronic Newsletters
School Matters
Campbell County Public Schools
Distinguished
Calendars
2013-14 Calendar of Events
Miscellaneous Printed Materials
“Awards and Recognitions” Flyer
Proficient
Brochures
Realtor Brochure
External Publications
What’s Happening in Campbell County
Carl Roberts
Carroll County Public Schools
Proficient
Tabloid Publications
The Link
Carl Roberts
Pam Williams
Carroll County Public Schools
Distinguished
News Release
Annual Dr. Seuss Birthday Bash set for March
Carl Roberts, Lisa James, Carroll Yager, Ann Deatherage, Carolyn Jones, Sam Burgess, Harold “Shorty” Tomlinson
Carroll County Public Schools
Honorable Mention
Videos – Program Length
Honoring the Old – Celebrating the New
Pam Kouns
Carter County Public Schools
Distinguished
Electronic Newsletters
District Newsletter, Volume IV, Issue IV
Proficient
Brochures
Carter County Schools - Early Graduation Option
News Releases
Early Graduation Option being offered to Carter County students
Heather M. Lancaster
Christian County Public Schools
Distinguished
External Publications
Infinite Campus Parent Portal Guide
Academic Achievement Promotions
Gateway: Career Academies
Proficient
Tabloid Publications
eNewsletter
Susie Hart
Corbin Independent Schools
Honorable Mention
Websites
The Corbin Center Website
Hannah Goins
Corbin Independent Schools
Proficient
Websites
Corbin Schools District Website
Trisha Brundage, Debra Vance
Covington Independent Schools
Distinguished
Calendars
District Calendar
Miscellaneous Public Awareness Programs/Products
Countdown to Graduation
Debra Vance
Covington Independent Schools
Distinguished
Social Media Pages
Facebook Page
Trisha Brundage
Covington Independent Schools
Distinguished
Feature Photography
Kindergarten Concentration
Proficient
Feature Photography
Attentive Audience
Laura McCain, Carrie Munsey
Leslie Peveler, Marjorie Pippin, Linda Salyer
Daviess County Public Schools
Distinguished
Videos – In-School Programs/Training
Highland Elementary K-PREP Assembly
Valarie Roberts, Linda Salyer
Daviess County Public Schools
Proficient
Videos – PSAs/Short Subjects
Manners Matter
Debbie Crowe, Linda Salyer
Daviess County Public Schools
Distinguished
Videos – Program Length
Fancy Nancy
Ray Roth, Linda Salyer, Lora Wimsatt
Daviess County Public Schools
Distinguished
Videos – Program Length
Parents Are Building Blocks to a Child’s School Success
Linda Salyer
Daviess County Public Schools
Distinguished
Videos – In-school Programs/Training
Teacher of the Year
Proficient
Videos – PSAs/Short Subjects
DCPS Let’s Get Moving!
Lora Wimsatt
Daviess County Public Schools
Distinguished
External Publications
Ready to Learn
Facts About Daviess County Public Schools
Feature Release
Big O Research Project
East View Elementary – Battle of Bunker Hill
Proficient
Brochures
Parent Emergency Guides
Summer Enrichment Camp
One-Time Publications
Snow Day Communication
Feature Articles
Teaching and Learning
The Biggest Winner
News Articles
Lisa Sims Goes to Washington
Feature Photography
Light of Learning
May the Force be With You
Electronic Newsletters
Grapevine
Honorable Mention
Calendars
DCPS Calendar – 2014-15
News Articles
Process & Performance Management
Photo Essays
Ready – Set – Go!
Dr. Patricia C. Watson
WMDJ FM 100.1
McDonalds
Floyd County Public Schools
Distinguished
Community Engagement Programs
Christmas Through the Eyes of a Child
Honorable Mention
Special Events
Christmas Through the Eyes of a Child
Grayson County High School
Grayson County Public Schools
Proficient
Websites
School Website
Grayson County Public Schools
The Record
Proficient
Tabloid Publications
Back to School 2013-14
Food Services
Grayson County Public Schools
Proficient
Special Events – Series of Events
Make It My Plate
Grayson County Schools
Proficient
Social Media Pages
Twitter Page
Caryn Lewis
Grayson County Public Schools
Distinguished
News Release
Unbridled Success
Miscellaneous Electronic Communications
Board Meeting Summary
Todd Johnston and Roger Williams
Grayson County High School
Grayson County Public Schools
Honorable Mention
Commentary Writing
Cross The Line
Jonathan Roberts
Jefferson County Public Schools
Distinguished
Feature Photography
You Raise Me Up
Gift Books Excitement
Dr. Terri Cox-Cruey, Jess Dykes, Trina Edwards
Kenton County Public Schools
Distinguished
Social Media Pages
@TheKCSD
Proficient
News Article
Eagles Operation Angel
Dr. Terri Cox-Cruey, Cris Kendall
Jess Dykes, Trina Edwards
Kenton County Public Schools
Proficient
Videos – In-school Programs/Training
Veterans Day
Trina Edwards, Kim Mott, Kelly Conner
Kenton County Public Schools
Honorable Mention
Brochures
Toyota bornlearning
Cris Kendall, Deneen Zimmerman, Ellen Zimmer
Kenton County Public Schools
Distinguished
Miscellaneous Public Awareness Programs/Products
Kindergarten Registration
Cris Kendall. Kim Banta, Trina Edwards
Kenton County Public Schools
Distinguished
Videos – PSAs/Short Subjects
“Give Our Drivers a Break”
Trina Edwards
Kenton County Public Schools
Proficient
News/Sports Photography
Field Day
Honorable Mention
Feature Photography
Tiger Trot
Becky B. Holt
Mercer County Public Schools
Proficient
Calendars
2013-2014 District Calendar
One-Time Publications
“A District on the Rise”
Social Media Pages
Mercer County Schools Facebook Page
Bruce England
Nelson County Public Schools
Honorable Mention
Websites
District Website
Tom Dekle
Nelson County Public Schools
Distinguished
Feature Release
Sensory Rooms – An Island of Calm
Feature Photography
An Island of Calm
Sea of Faces
News/Sports Photography
Hillbilly Runners
Proficient
Calendars
Your Nelson County Schools pocket calendar
Miscellaneous Printed Materials
ETB Chamber Ad
Photo Essays
Sensory Rooms – An Island of Calm
Tracy Harris
Oldham County Public Schools
Distinguished
News Release
Wetlands Construction Brings
Outdoor Classroom to South Campus
Social Media Pages
Oldham County Schools Social Media Pages
Proficient
Internal Publications
Oldham County Schools Databook 2014
Feature Release
Calculating Happiness: Abercrombie Wins ExCel Award
Feature Photography
Bulldog Strong: Liberty Elementary Closing Not All Sadness
Owensboro Public Schools
Distinguished
Social Media Pages
Owensboro Public Schools’ Facebook Page
Owensboro Public Schools’ Technology Department
Owensboro Public Schools
Honorable Mention
Websites
Owensboro Public Schools’ Website
OPS Fine Arts Department
Owensboro Public Schools
Distinguished
Special Events – Series of Events
Art & Soul
Literary Task Force
Owensboro Public Schools
Distinguished
Community Engagement Programs
Owensboro READS
Tom Stites
OPS Fine Arts Department
Owensboro Public Schools
Proficient
One-Time Publications
OPS Fine Arts Festival Program 2014
Dave Kirk, Mike Peacock, Ryan Haley
Owensboro Public Schools
Proficient
Videos – Program Length
ROAR
Janet Suwanski
Owensboro Public Schools
Proficient
Electronic Newsletters
STEP IN to Owensboro Public Schools
Dave Kirk, Mike Peacock, Norman Hill
Owensboro Public Schools
Proficient
Videos – PSAs/Short Subjects
OPS Fine Arts Festival Dance Night
Dave Kirk
Owensboro Public Schools
Distinguished
Videos – Program Length
Red Devil Round Up Bowling
Videos – PSAs/Short Subject
Cobweb Dreams Documentary
Videos – In-school Programs/Training
OHS New Classes
Julie Ellis
Owensboro Public Schools
Distinguished
Feature Release
Sutton Elementary School is On the Air
News Article
Owensboro READS
Feature Photography
Learning Here
Proficient
Feature Photography
Sutton Leader in Me
Wayne Walden
Paducah Public Schools
Distinguished
News/Sports Photography
State Track Meet PTHS 2014
External Publications
Paducah Public Schools Blue Line Newsletter
Proficient
Feature Article
Team Chemistry – Future Problem Solvers
Advance to International Competition
Feature Photography
Oklahoma! Musical
Honorable Mention
Miscellaneous Electronic Communications
PTHS Senior Signing Day 2014
Catherine Rogers, Dr. Ray Ginter, Denine Sergent
Rowan County Public Schools
Proficient
One-Time Publications
Rowan County Early College Academy Brochure
Catherine Rogers, Joyce Mabry, Mike Mathews
Rowan County Public Schools
Distinguished
One-Time Publications
Title I Parents’ Brochure
Catherine Rogers
Rowan County Public Schools
Proficient
News Release
Free Meals for Students
Feature Photography
“Hmm”
Allen Phillips, Board Chair
Eddie Mathis, Vice Chair
Doug Butler, Brenda Jackson, Karen Sams
Shelby County Public Schools
Distinguished
Websites
District Website
Don Sergent, Toni Langevin
Warren County Public Schools
Proficient
Miscellaneous Printed Materials
Back-to-school billboard
Don Sergent, Ransom Bennett
Warren County Public Schools
Honorable Mention
Videos – Program Length
Welcome to WCPS
Don Sergent, Dan Costellow, Kim Soule
Janice Lockwood, Krista Hunt, Bailey Norris
Brooke Vincent, Ronda Heming
Warren County Public Schools
Honorable Mention
Special Events – Series of Events
Golden Apple Awards
Don Sergent
Warren County Public Schools
Distinguished
News/Sports Photography
Softball Celebration
Social Media Pages
WCPS Facebook and Twitter
Honorable Mention
Feature Photography
Natcher Elementary International Night
Debbie Frazier
PR Contacts
Whitley County Public Schools
Distinguished
Tabloid Publications
Whitley County District Ed News
Whitley County East Elementary
Travis Adkins
Whitley County Public Schools
Go Mustangs! Sports and School Pride