Royal Oak Schools is proud to announce that its Communications team has been honored with five awards in the 2025 National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) Publications and Digital Media Excellence Awards and one national award from Social School 4 EDU, recognizing excellence in school communications, digital engagement, and storytelling. These prestigious awards recognize outstanding work in school communications across the nation.
The Royal Oak Schools Communications team was recognized in multiple categories, showcasing their dedication to clear, creative, and community-centered storytelling:
🏆 Award of Excellence – Special Purpose Publication
Join the Composting Movement
This top honor highlights the district’s engaging and educational outreach around sustainability efforts, encouraging students and families to embrace environmentally friendly practices.
🏅 Award of Merit – Video (Single)
Oakland Through the Ages: 100 Years of Excellence
Celebrating the centennial of Oakland Elementary, this video captured the history, heart, and pride of a school deeply rooted in the community.
🏅 Award of Merit – Video Series
Insight Into Learning
This ongoing video series offers families a behind-the-scenes look into classroom learning, programs, and student experiences across the district.
🎖 Honorable Mention – Marketing Material
Opt-In for Text
Recognized for its clear messaging and visual appeal, this campaign helped increase family engagement and communication through expanded text alerts.
🎖 Honorable Mention – Newsletter
The District Dispatch
The district’s regular newsletter was honored for effectively informing and connecting families, staff, and community members with timely, relevant updates.
These awards reflect the team’s commitment to advancing the Royal Oak Schools mission: fostering a safe, inclusive, and student-first environment while keeping our #ROSCommunityofExcellence informed and inspired.
Congratulations to Amy Murphy and Jaret Grisamer for their creativity, professionalism, and impact in building strong school-to-community connections!
In addition to the NSPRA honors, Amy Murphy, Communications Specialist for Royal Oak Schools, received a national award from Social School 4 EDU in the category: Leveraging LinkedIn.
This top honor recognizes Amy’s innovative use of LinkedIn to elevate school storytelling, build professional engagement, and promote public education through strategic digital platforms.
Together, these recognitions affirm the district’s commitment to communication that is not only informative but also inclusive, student-first, and rooted in the values of Royal Oak Schools.