The Mansfield ISD Communications Department received eleven 2008 TSPRA awards for excellence in school communications. The awards were announced at the Texas School Public Relations Association (TSPRA) Star Awards Celebration on February 17 during the association's annual conference in San Antonio, Texas.

Each year, TSPRA recognizes communicators in school districts, education foundations, education associations and organizations for outstanding work in both print and electronic media. This year, 905 entries were received.

Entries selected as best in the state were honored with Silver Star, Gold Star and Best of Category Awards.

District Communication Awards

Best of Category – Carol Holt Elementary Dedication flyer
Gold Star – Carol Holt Elementary Dedication flyer
Gold Star – Mansfield ISD Board of Trustees flyer
Gold Star – Mansfield Legacy High School brochure
Gold Star – Picture Yourself in MISD recruiting brochure
Gold Star – MISD Employee Reception program
Gold Star – MISD Employee Reception poster
Gold Star – Holt Elementary/Legacy High Dedication advertisement
Gold Star – Mansfield Minutes/TBEC Award video news/information
Gold Star – World of Wikis video training/instructional
Silver Star – Danny Griffin Operations Complex Ceremony invitation

About TSPRA

TSPRA, based in Austin is the professional organization whose members are dedicated to improving public education in Texas by promoting effective public relations practices, providing professional development for its members, and improving communications between Texans and their public schools.