KSBA and the Kentucky School Public Relations Association recently honored school communications staff and administrators from districts across the Commonwealth as recipients in the 2012 OASIS (Outstanding Achievement in School Information Services) Professional Development Program.
In this year’s OASIS program, the Sweepstakes Award winners were Jefferson County, Kenton County, Nelson County and Paducah Independent. Sweepstakes Awards are based on a total set of judges’ scores for three separate OASIS entries that cover different elements of communications programs.
Here are this year’s individual, unit and/or district OASIS Awards honorees:
Longbranch Elementary
Boone County Schools
Second Place
Special Event
5thGrade Parent Book Study
Electronic Newsletter
Longbranch Lowdown
Honorable Mention
Community Engagement Program
Parent Engagement Events
Burlington Elementary
Boone County Schools
Second Place
Electronic Newsletter
Eagles in Action
Boone County Schools
First Place
Video – PSA / Short Subject
Achieving Excellence Together
Break the Mold
Second Place
Annual Report/District Report Card
Boone County Schools Annual Report
External Publication
Fall 2011 Community Education Brochure
Honorable Mention
Electronic Newsletter
Boone County Schools eNewsletter
Jill McKenzie
Bourbon County Schools
First Place
Feature Photography
Blue Ribbon Balloons
News / Sports Photography
Splash
Second Place
Feature Photography
Bye Bye Birdie
News / Sports Photography
The Chase
Internal Publication
Teamwork
Honorable Mention
Community Engagement Program
Teacher Recruitment
Leslie Peek
Bowling Green Independent Schools
Second Place
Photo Essays
Bridges
Electronic Newsletter
Board of Education Update
Community Engagement Program
Community Advisory Cabinet:
Communication with Stakeholders
Marilyn Mayo, Rhonda Osburn, Lisa Maynard
Boyd County Schools
Second Place
Brochure
K-Prep: Kentucky’s Accountability and Assessment System
Mike Spears
Boyd County Schools
First Place
Calendar
2011-2012 BCHS Lion Strong
Basketball Calendar
Second Place
External Publication
Fueled by Hard Work, Driven by Desire
2011-12 BCHS Lions’ Basketball Program
Ginger Clark
Karen Curnutte
Boyd County Schools
First Place
Calendar
2011-2012 Boyd County
District Pocket Calendar
Second Place
Tabloid Publication
Creating Our Future:
Fall 2011 District Newsletter
Mike Spears, Cari Rucker, Rhonda Salisbury
Boyd County Schools
First Place
Brochure
Boyd County High School Brochure:
The Academies
Matt Spade, Principal
Ponderosa Elementary
Boyd County Schools
First Place
Miscellaneous Electronic Communication
Ponderosa Radio
John Roberts
Bullitt County Schools
Second Place
Tabloid Publication
Excellence Begins in the Classroom
One-time Publication
Bullitt County Public Schools – Moving Forward
Feature Photography
Brooks Elementary Candy Toss
Honorable Mention
Photo Essay
2011 Kindergarten Kickoff
Campbell County Schools
First Place
Miscellaneous Printed Material
Class of 2024
Juli Hale
Sally Kalb
Campbell County Schools
Second Place
Video – PSA / Short Subject
Ready for Kindergarten
Juli Hale
Campbell County Schools
First Place
Miscellaneous Printed Material
Camel Cards
Second Place
Academic Achievement Promotion
Top
Calendar
Calendar of Events
Internet Website
District website
Pam Kouns
Carter County Schools
First Place
Electronic Newsletter
District Newsletter
October 2011
Barrett Bush
Pam Kouns
Carter County Schools
Honorable Mention
Internet Website
District Website
Jeffery Fremin, Public Relations Director
Lisa James, Superintendent
Carroll County Schools
Honorable Mention
Video – PSA / Short Subject
Vision 2021
Jeffery Fremin, Public Relations Director
Larry Curell, Director of Pupil Personnel
Lisa James, Superintendent
Carroll County Schools
Second Place
Calendar
2011-2012 District Calendar
Heather Aubin, Janie Tomek, Leann Pickerill, Tracey Leath
Christian County Schools
Second Place
Academic Achievement Promotion
CSI: Christian County
Trisha Brundage
Covington Independent Schools
First Place
Calendar
2011-2012 District Calendar
Debra Vance
Covington Independent Schools
First Place
One-time Publication
Customer Service Guide
Second Place
Website
District Website
Trisha Brundage
Debra Vance
Covington Independent Schools
Honorable Mention
Miscellaneous Public Awareness Program
Destination Graduation:
A countdown to graduation
Lynda Jackson
Covington Independent Schools
Second Place
Miscellaneous Electronic Communications Program
Superintendent’s Monday Morning Message
Linda Salyer
Daviess County Public Schools
First Place
Videos – In-School Programs or Training
Focus Our Vision
Lora Wimsatt
Daviess County Public Schools
First Place
News Release
Camp Curiosity
Feature Photography
Making the Connection
Second Place
Calendar
DCPS – 2012-2013
External Publication
Facts About DCPS
News Release
Our Special Friends
Feature Photography
The Big Picture
Electronic Newsletter
Grapevine
Dr. Patricia Watson
Floyd County Schools
First Place
Special Event
Christmas Through the Eyes of a Child
Phil Paige
Floyd County Schools
Second Place
Miscellaneous Electronic Communications Product
The Leadership Conversations
Floyd County Schools
Second Place
Brochure
Welcome to your Floyd County Board of Education Meeting
Miscellaneous Electronic Communications Product
Honorable Mention
News Release
Floyd County Virtual Arts Program
Community Education
Floyd County Schools
Second Place
Miscellaneous Electronic Communications Product
FCS Connection
Gina Ryan
Director of HCEC-TV
Hardin County Schools
First Place
Video – PSA / Short Subject
A Look into the HCERC
Second Place
Video – Program Length
Hardin County Schools’ ExCELEBRATION
Be a Believer
John Wright
Nannette Johnston
Hardin County Schools
Second Place
Commentary Writing
Snow Days are a Tough Call
Celebrating Leadership in Hardin County Schools
John Wright
Hardin County Schools
First Place
News Release
Student of the Year
Scott Pace
Harlan County Schools
Second Place
Internet Website
District Website
Jenny Farmer, Coordinator
Lisa McKnight, Secretary/Aide
Cumberland Elementary FRYSC
Harlan County Schools
Honorable Mention
Special Event
Girl Power Club
Debe Hennessey
Jefferson County Public Schools
First Place
Calendar
School and Community Nutrition Services
Brochure
Jeffersontown High School
Sarah Haley
Jefferson County Public Schools
First Place
Internet Website
Blake Elementary School Website
Jonathan Roberts
Jefferson County Public Schools
First Place
News / Sports Photography
Highlighting a New Year
Second Place
Feature Photography
Greetings
Thomas Pack
Jefferson County Public Schools
Second Place
Publication Writing
Parent Connection
Thomas Pack, Debe Hennessey, Jonathan Roberts
Jefferson County Public Schools
First Place
External Publication
Parent Connection
Stephanie Bateman, Doug Smith, Heidi Thiel
Jefferson County Public Schools
First Place
Miscellaneous Electronic Communications Product
Beyond the Headlines
Stephanie Bateman, Robbie Jones, Jonathan Roberts, Brent Harrod
Jefferson County Public Schools
First Place
Annual Report/District Report Card
2011 State of the District Report
Ben Jackey, Doug Smith, Heidi Thiel
Jefferson County Public Schools
First Place
Video – Program Length
Our Kids
Carrie McDanald
Jessamine County Public Schools
First Place
Electronic Newsletter
FACES of Jessamine County Schools
Second Place
External Publication
Education Matters
Internet Website
District Website
Teresa Wilkins
Kenton County Schools
First Place
Calendar
2011-12 Calendar
Second Place
Special Event
Ready Kenton County
Cris Kendall
Kenton County Schools
First Place
Video – PSA / Short subject
Gates Math Design
Frank Shelton
Knox County Schools
Second Place
External Publication
Our Community – Our Schools
Miscellaneous Printed Materials
Infinite Campus Parent Portal
Internet Website
District Website
Frank Shelton
Doris Mitchell
Knox County Schools
Second Place
Video – In-school or training
Next Generation Learning Project
Frank Shelton
Angela Ledford
Knox County Schools
Second Place
Miscellaneous Public Awareness Program
Free Student Meals – C.E.O.
Frank Shelton
Leann Butler
Knox County Schools
Second Place
Community Engagement Program
KCPS Career Opportunities
Math Blast Committee
Knox County Schools
Second Place
Academic Achievement Promotion
Math Blast Celebration
Walter T. Hulett, Superintendent
Knox County Schools
Second Place
Special Event
Board Pledge of Allegiance
Tom Dekle
Nelson County Schools
First Place
One-time Publication
NCELC Fact Sheet
Feature Photography
Jingle Bell Santa
View from Down Under
News / Sports Photography
Proud Son
Photo Essay
Turf-iffic – Athletic Complex Gets Facelift
Second Place
Calendar
Your Nelson County Schools Pocket Calendar
News Release
TIS Helps Prepare for Tech Surge
Bruce England
Jeff Clements
Nelson County Schools
Second Place
Internet Website
District Website
Chris Gaddis
Owensboro Public Schools
Second Place
Video – Program Length
Inside OPS with Kevin Olusola
Science Kids
Video – PSA / Short Subject
Fall Sports in Motion PSA
Honorable Mention
Video – PSA / Short Subject
OHS Show Choir PSA
Janet Suwanski
Owensboro Public Schools
Second Place
Electronic Newsletter
Step In - OPS Electronic Newsletter
OPS Technology Department
Owensboro Public Schools
First Place
Special Event
OPS Digital Initiative Events
Michael Hart
Owensboro Public Schools
Honorable Mention
Internet Website
District Website
Julie Ellis
Owensboro Public Schools
First Place
Feature Release
Playwright Attends Opening Night
Feature Photography
OPS Juniors First to Receive MacBook Airs
Second Place
News Release
OPS Provides MacBook Airs to Students
Feature Photography
Owensboro 5thgraders Receive MacBook Airs
Online Annual Report / District Report Card
OPS Electronic District Report
Wayne Walden
Paducah Public Schools
First Place
External Publication
Blue Line May 2011
Miscellaneous Printed Materials
Celebrating Tilghman – Mayfield
Second Place
Feature Photography
The Pledge
Feature Release
School Bus Safety: Dark Days Bring Danger
R. Anthony Strong, Superintendent
Pendleton County Schools
Second Place
Miscellaneous Electronic Communications Product
Friday Facts
Catherine Rogers
Rowan County Schools
First Place
Brochure
Rowan County Schools Brochure – 3rdEdition
Second Place
Miscellaneous Printed Material
A Banner Year
Feature Photography
School’s Out
The Nurse and the Nerves
Joanie Hendricks
Warren County Schools
Second Place
Video – In-school or training
Leader in Me Video
Internet Website
WCPS Website Facelift
Don Sergent
Warren County Schools
First Place
Feature Release
Intramurals
Publication Writing
Vision Newsletter
Second Place
Feature Article
Leader in Me
Smart Music
Feature Photography
Dancing at ESL Camp
Balloon Release
Video – Program Length
South Warren Aviation Program
Don Sergent
Dayle Kirby
Warren County Schools
First Place
External Publication
Vision Newsletter
Ransom Bennett
Don Sergent
Warren County Schools
First Place
Video – PSA / Short Subject
South Warren Spartan Spoon
Second Place
Video – PSA / Short Subject
Warren East College Coach
Video – Program length
Warren Elementary Watch D.O.G.S
Linda Jones
Wayne County Schools
Second Place
Feature Photography
Veterans’ Musical at Walker Elementary
Debbie Frazier
PR Contacts
Whitley County Schools
Second Place
Tabloid Publications
District Ed News