KSBA and the Kentucky School Public Relations Association are pleased to congratulate the school staff involved in earning honors in the 2011 OASIS (Outstanding Achievement in School Information Services) Professional Development Program.
Submissions from 30 districts were honored Sept. 30 in Lexington. The top recognitions – the KSBA Sweepstakes Awards – were earned by Jefferson County, Kenton County, Nelson County and Paducah Independent.
Here is the complete list of this year’s OASIS recipients:
2011 OASIS Awards
Valerie Stokes
Barren County Schools
Second Place
External Publications – Full Color
Open Enrollment
Miscellaneous Printed Materials
Be Prepared
Honorable Mention
One-time Publications
Building Relationships
Amanda Wright
Barren County Schools
Second Place
External Publications – Full Color
Not All Schools Have Walls Postcard
Phillip Napier
Barren County Schools
Second Place
Videos – Program Length
Getting Here, From There
Videos – PSA / Short subject
Open Enrollment Commercial 2011
Holiday / Christmas Commercial 2010
Bell County School District
First Place
Miscellaneous Printed Materials
The Power of the Pen
Community Education Program
Bell County Schools
Second Place
Community Engagement Programs
Literacy Business Luncheon
Bell County Literacy Committee
Bell County Schools
Honorable Mention
Academic Achievement Programs
Read to Succeed
Boone County Board of Education
Boone County Schools
First Place
Community Engagement Programs
Boone County ILP Awareness,
Implementation and Engagement Tools
Academic Achievement Programs
Boone County Schools Prevent Summer Learning Loss
with Summer Bridge Activities
Second Place
Annual Reports/District Report Cards
Boone County Schools 2009-2010 Annual Citizen’s Report
Brochures
Bullying
External Publications – Full Color
Fall 2010 Community Education Brochure
Miscellaneous Printed Materials
Energy Poster
Miscellaneous Public Awareness Products/Programs
Boone for Health (B4H)
Honorable Mention
Publication Writing
Talking Points Brochure
Special Events
B.E.S.T. Partner Breakfast
Jill McKenzie
Bourbon County Schools
Second Place
Internal Publications
Teamwork
Feature Photography
Alice in Wonderland
News/Sports Photography
The Passing
Honorable Mention
Tabloid Publications
Bourbon County School News
Special Events
Opening Day Program
Leslie Peek
Bowling Green Independent Schools
First Place
Brochures
Teacher Recruitment Brochure
Bowling Green Independent Schools
First Place
Websites
District Website Makeover
Second Place
Community Engagement Programs
Employee and Parent Satisfaction Surveys
Vickie Elswick
BCMS Site Technology Coordinator
Boyd County Public Schools
Second Place
Miscellaneous Electronic Products/Programs
Technology Talk
Mike Spears
Boyd County Public Schools
Second Place
Calendars
2010-2011 Boyd County Lions’
Basketball Calendar
Ginger Clark
Karen Curnutte
BCPS Public Relations
Boyd County Public Schools
Second Place
Calendars
District Calendar
Feature Release
SB 1 is changing student assessment in Boyd County
Ronda Loos
Summit Elementary
2ndGrade
Boyd County Public Schools
Second Place
Videos – In-school programs or Training
Language Arts: Get Moving
John Roberts
Bullitt County Public Schools
Second Place
Feature Photography
Showcase Bullitt County- BAMS Booth
Photo Essays
Red Ribbon Week
Honorable Mention
External Publications – 1-2 Colors
Excellence Begins in the Classroom
One-time Publications
Opportunities Always Knocking in
Bullitt County Public Schools
Electronic Newsletters
School Matters – An Electronic Employee Newsletter
Campbell County Schools
Honorable Mention
Academic Achievement Programs
Goal Setting
Casey Gesenhues
Campbell County Schools
First Place
Videos – PSA / Short subjects
Welcome to Crossroads
Juli Hale
Campbell County Schools
First Place
Calendars
2010-2011 Calendar of Events
Miscellaneous Printed Materials
Our Stars Shirts
Second Place
Miscellaneous Printed Materials
Class of 2023
News Release
New coach hits the hardwood
Dr. Wilson named interim superintendent
Pam Kouns
Carter County Schools
Second Place
Electronic Newsletters
District Employee Newsletter
March 2011
Sarah Gay
Corbin Independent Schools
Second Place
Videos – PSA / Short subject
Corbin Schools: Striving to be the Best
Susie Hart
Joyce Phillips
Corbin Independent Schools
Second Place
Annual Reports/District Report Cards
CHS in a Nutshell
Corbin Independent Schools
Corbin Community Coalition
Bell – Knox – Whitley Kentucky Agency
for Substance Abuse Policy
Susie Hart
Megan Howard
Corbin Independent Schools
Second Place
Community Engagement Programs
Be the Majority
Susie Hart
Superintendent Ed McNeel
Corbin Independent Schools
Second Place
Miscellaneous Public Awareness Products/Programs
Corbin Independent: 2ndin the State
Chris Lay
Corbin Independent Schools
Second Place
Miscellaneous Printed Materials
Lights Out: Classroom Checklist
Brandy Howard
Corbin Independent Schools
First Place
Websites
Launching our website into the Future
Susie Hart
Corbin Independent Schools
Second Place
External Publications – Full Color
Traditions
Miscellaneous Printed Materials
Basketball Program 2010-2011
News/Sports Photography
She’s Safe!
Trisha Brundage
Covington Independent Public Schools
Honorable Mention
Feature Photography
Welder
Trisha Brundage
Debra Vance
Amy Weber
Covington Independent Schools
Second Place
Miscellaneous Public Awareness Products/Program
Choose Covington
Trisha Brundage
Debra Vance
Covington Independent Public Schools
Second Place
Calendars
District Calendar
One-time Publications
Strategic Plan
Videos – Program Length
Education Matters
Debra Vance
Covington Independent Schools
Second Place
Electronic Newsletters
Focus
Linda Salyer
Daviess County Public Schools
Second Place
Videos – In-school programs or Training
Let the Adventure Begin
Marcia Carpenter
Linda Salyer
Daviess County Public Schools
First Place
Videos – PSA / Short subject
Community Campus
Lora Wimsatt
Daviess County Public Schools
First Place
Miscellaneous Printed Materials
Junior Superintendent Handbook
News Release
Making a Difference
DCHS Dishes out the Wishes
Second Place
Brochures
DCPS – Developing Challenging Preparing Succeeding
External Publications – Full Color
Facts About DCPS
Feature Photography
Touch of Nature
Honorable Mention
Feature Photography
Superintendents of Teaching & Learning
Peggy Inklebarger
Daviess County Public Schools
Honorable Mention
Miscellaneous Printed Materials
DCPS Advancing Student Achievement to Proficiency
Lisa Deffendall
Fayette County Public Schools
First Place
Miscellaneous Printed Materials
State of the Schools
Technology Department’s Web Team
Fayette County Public Schools
First Place
Electronic Newsletters
“Stu’s News”
Websites
FCPS Website
Customer Service and
Community Relations Department
Fayette County Public Schools
Second Place
Special Events
2011 Calendar Art Competition and Show
2011 Retirement Celebration
Nema Brewer-Candy
Fayette County Public Schools
First Place
Brochures
HR Image Brochure
External Publications – Full Color
The Collection
Miscellaneous Printed Materials
Delivery to Diploma Birth Announcement
Second Place
Brochures
Suicide Prevention Brochure
Miscellaneous Printed Materials
Travel FCPS
Locust Trace AgriScience Farm
Public Relations Planning Team
Fayette County Public Schools
Second Place
Special Events
Locust Trace AgriScience Farm
Groundbreaking Ceremony
Patricia Watson
Floyd County Schools
Honorable Mention
Special Events
Floyd County Schools’ Young Authors Program
25 Year Celebration
Phil Paige
Floyd County Schools
Second Place
Internal Publications
Local Leadership
Karen Johnson
Transportation Department
Floyd County Schools
Second Place
Internal Publications
The Transporter
Floyd County Schools
Second Place
Brochures
Welcome to Floyd County Schools
Welcome to your Floyd County Board of Education
Miscellaneous Electronic Programs/Products
The Challenge
Honorable Mention
Feature Article
Floyd County Schools
Electronic Newsletters
FCS Connection
Gina Ryan
Student Production Assistants
HCEC-TV
Hardin County Schools
Honorable Mention
Videos – Program Length
Central Hardin High School Graduation 2010
Gina Ryan
HCEC-TV
Creekside Staff
Hardin County Schools
Second Place
Videos – In-school programs 0r Training
Creekside Elementary:
Achieving Success for All Students
Honorable Mention
Videos – PSA / Short subject
Creekside Elementary:
Achieving Success for All Students
Food Service
Harlan County Public Schools
Second Place
Miscellaneous Printed Materials
Cookbook
Scott Pace
Harlan County Public Schools
Second Place
Websites
District Website
Harlan County High School website
Cecilia Adams
Harlan County Public Schools
Second Place
Brochures
Top 10 Tips for Strong Study Skills
Feature Release
Job Shadow Day
Honorable Mention
Feature Article
School Store Supplies Lessons in Marketing
HCHS Increasing ACT Preparation Efforts
Cumberland Elementary School
21st Century Afterschool Program
Harlan County Public Schools
Second Place
Internal Publications
Village Connection School Newspaper
Jenny Saylor, Coordinator
Lisa McKnight, Center Aide
Cumberland Elementary FRYSC
Harlan County Public Schools
Second Place
Special Events
Dr. Seuss Family Reading Night
Honorable Mention
Academic Achievement Programs
Pow Wow for Progress
Harlan County Community Education
Harlan County High School Youth Service Center
Harlan County Public Schools
Second Place
Special Events
Scholarship Night
Harlan County Community Education
Harlan County Public Schools
Second Place
Community Engagement Programs
Walking Club
Megan Saylor – Coordinator
Jennifer Brashears – Assistant
Cumberland Elementary School 21stCCLC
Harlan County Public Schools
Second Place
Miscellaneous Public Awareness Products/Programs
Lights on Afterschool
Honorable Mention
Special Events
Visual and Performing Arts Performance:
Thriller
Melissa Shepard
Technology Resource Specialists
Library Media Specialists
Harrison County Schools
First Place
Websites
District Website
Melissa Shepard
School Administrators, Teachers and
Technology Team
Harrison County Schools
Second Place
Miscellaneous Public Awareness Products/Programs
Digital Citizenship Month
Kelly Burns
Victor Doty
Ellen Redding
Amber Thomas
Henderson County Schools
Second Place
Internal Publications
Henderson County High School
Creating Pathways
Ellen Redding
Robin Thacker
Henderson County Schools
Second Place
Academic Achievement Programs
Math in Focus Community Awareness
Jinger Carter
Linda Payne
Ellen Redding
Henderson County Schools
Honorable Mention
Brochures
District Profile
Justin Willis
Dodie Wrocklage
Jefferson County Public Schools
First Place
Internal Publications
Facts 2011
Sarah Haley
Jefferson County Public Schools
First Place
Brochures
Farnsley Middle School
One-time Publications
Barrage
Sarah Haley
Justin Willis
Jefferson County Public Schools
First Place
Electronic Newsletter
Monday Memo
Thomas Pack
Jefferson County Public Schools
First Place
Publication Writing
Parent Connection
November 2010 Issue
Electronic Newsletters
Parent Connection eNews
Justin Willis
Jefferson County Public Schools
Second Place
Feature Article
Teachers get SMART
Debe Hennessey
Jonathan Roberts
Thomas Pack
Jefferson County Public Schools
First Place
External Publications – 1-2 Colors
Parent Connection
April 2011 Issue
Karen Waters
Jefferson County Public Schools
First Place
Annual Reports/District Report Cards
JCPS 2010 Public Education Foundation Progress Report
Second Place
One-time Publications
Leave Your Legacy to Public Education
Brent Harrod
Jefferson County Public Schools
First Place
Miscellaneous Printed Materials
Challenger Learning Center Logo/Patch Design
Stephanie Bateman
Ben Jackey
Doug Smith
Heidi Thiel
Jefferson County Public Schools
Second Place
Videos – PSA / Short subject
High School Career Themes – Fall 2010
Ben Jackey
Doug Smith
Heidi Thiel
Jefferson County Public Schools
First Place
Videos – In-school programs or Training
High School Career Theme Overview
Healthy Minds
Jonathan Roberts
Jefferson County Public Schools
First Place
Feature Photography
Song in my Heart
Second Place
Feature Photography
Illumination
Stephanie Bateman
Jefferson County Public Schools
First Place
Annual Reports/District Report Cards
2010 Annual Progress Report
Teresa Wilkins
Kenton County Schools
Second Place
Academic Achievement Programs
Champions of Learning
Kelley Gamble
Sara Jackson
Kenton County Schools
First Place
External Publications – Full Color
Maximizing Our Resources
Pat Hoffmann
Teresa Wilkins
Kenton County Schools
First Place
News Release
iPad Project
Chris Baker
Rob Haney
Sara Jackson
Kenton County Schools
Second Place
Special Events
Imagine
Cris Kendall
Kenton County Schools
Second Place
Videos – PSA / Short subject
Florence Freedom
Paula Penrod
Kentucky School for the Blind
Second Place
News Release
School for the Blind Junior Scores High
Community Engagement Programs
More than a school…
Nolan Hulsey
Kentucky School for the Blind
Second Place
Feature Photography
Concentration on the Braille Challenge
Madison County Schools
First Place
News/Sports Photography
The Muses
Second Place
News Release
MCS ranks 10thnationally
Commentary Writing
Pledging to Improve
Feature Photography
Jammin’ Together
News/Sports Photography
West Side Story
The Mambo Dance
Photo Essay
Friday Night Fever
Musical Theatre
Videos – PSA / Short subject
2010 District Video
Electronic Newsletters
Friday eNews
Honorable Mention
One-time Publications
Graduate Kentucky Report
Mayfield High School Media Department
Mayfield Independent Schools
Second Place
Videos – PSA / Short subject
Tip of the Week
Anita Granier
Mayfield Independent Schools
Second Place
Calendars
Events Calendar 2010-2011
Honorable Mention
Feature Article
Mayfield Elementary Teacher Receives Grant
1933 - 1934 MHS
Cheri Gossett
Brandon Henson
Mayfield Independent Schools
Second Place
Websites
District Website
Tom Dekle
Nelson County Schools
First Place
Calendars
Your Nelson County Schools Pocket Calendar
Feature Release
Caving club blazes trail to Hidden River
News Article
Gilpin selected to lead high school
Feature Photography
Superintendent meets Spider Boy
Gourd Art
News/Sports Photography
Mock Disaster
Photo Essay
Trail “Bearly” Finished
Hidden River
Second Place
Brochures
District Brochure
Feature Release
“Heimlich Hero” saves choking child
News Release
Safety concerns limit life for old elm tree
Travis among honorees at alumni event
News/Sports Photography
Alumni Honoree
Tom Dekle
Bruce England
Superintendent Anthony Orr
Nelson County Schools
Second Place
Electronic Newsletters
Super Notes
Michael Hart
Owensboro Public Schools
Second Place
Websites
District Website
Janet Suwanski
Owensboro Public Schools
Second Place
Electronic Newsletters
Step In OPS Electronic Newsletter
OPS Fine Arts Department
Owensboro Public Schools
Second Place
Special Events
Owensboro Public Schools
Fine Arts Festival
Owensboro High School
Owensboro Public Schools
First Place
Brochures
OHS A Tradition of Excellence Brochure
Honorable Mention
Special Events
OHS Champions Reception
OHS Gym and Fine Arts Facilities Unveiled
Tom Stites
Owensboro Public Schools
Second Place
One-time Publications
OPS Fine Arts Festival 2011 Program
Miscellaneous Printed Materials
OPS Fine Arts Festival 2011 Poster
Julie Ellis
Owensboro Public Schools
First Place
News Release
OHS new additions open for tours
Feature Photography
Reaching Across the Globe
Second Place
Online Annual Reports
OPS District Report Card
Miscellaneous Electronic Products/Programs
Reaching Across the Globe
Honorable Mention
Feature Photography
Nurturing Environment
Wayne Walden
Paducah Public Schools
First Place
News/Sports Photography
High School Sports
Second Place
Calendars
Paducah Public Schools Calendar 2010-2011
External Publications – Full Color
Paducah Public Schools Blue Line August 2010
Feature Article
The Giving Garden
Feature Release
College Prep: AP courses get you ready
Feature Photography
Student Performances
Rosalind Stanley
Perry Tackett
Pike County Schools
Honorable Mention
Videos – PSA / Short subject
Inside Pike County Schools
Catherine Rogers
Superintendent Marvin Moore
Rowan County Schools
Second Place
News Article
Viking Drive Traffic Plan
Superintendent Marvin Moore
Catherine Rogers
Tresia Swain
Rowan County Schools
Second Place
Special Events
Dedication of Rowan County Middle School
Catherine Rogers
Rowan County UNITE Coalition, Inc.
Rowan County Schools
Second Place
One-time Publications
Prescription Take-Back
Catherine Rogers
Rowan County Schools
Second Place
Feature Article
Google-ing a Rowan County Connection
Feature Photography
History Stinks
Greta Casto
Russ Cole
Russell Independent Schools
First Place
Websites
District Website
Miscellaneous Electronic Products/Programs
Mobile Ap
Joanie Hendricks
Warren County Public Schools
Leslie Peek
Bowling Green Independent Schools
First Place
Videos – In-school programs or Training
Stop the Scarring
Joanie Hendricks
Warren County Public Schools
First Place
Special Events
WCPS Serves Breakfast to Champions
Miscellaneous Public Awareness Products/Programs
Growing District, Growing Minds –
Building Better Buildings, Saving $1 million at a time
Second Place
Miscellaneous Printed Materials
Fruits and Veggies: More Matters in WCPS
Videos – PSA / Short subject
Wish it Forward – Making Dreams Come True
While Making a Difference
Debbie Frazier
Whitley County Schools
Honorable Mention
Tabloid Publications
Whitley CountyDistrict Ed News