The ǿմýcommunications andmarketingteamearned top statewide recognition this week at the annual conference, bringing home 12 Gold Star Awards and three Best in Category honors – the highest distinction awarded in each division.
The Gold Star Awards recognize excellence in school communications across Texas. ǿմý’s winning entries spanned multiple categories, including writing,flyers, advertisements, videos,and more.
ǿմý’s Best in Category honors were awarded for:
- Published News or Feature:High schooler plays in All-American Women’s Baseball Classic
- Handbook/Manual:Growing Learners at Every Level: The Professional Learning Plan
“This recognition affirms the intentional work our team is doing every day to connect with families and tell the real stories happening across ǿմý,” saidǿմýChief Communications OfficerTaina Northington. “Our work is bigger thanawards. We are telling the story of public education at a time when it matters most.”
The recognition reflects a year of focused, strategic storytelling designed to inform,share the student experience,and inspire the ǿմý community. From in-depth features that spotlight student and staff achievements to carefully developed district publications and essential guides for families and employees, each piece is created with purpose and impact in mind.
“During the recent legislative session, our responsibility was to translate complex legislation into clear language and make sure our community understood how decisions in Austin impact classrooms in Arlington,” Northington said. “When we communicate with clarity and courage, we strengthen trust in our schools and in thefuturewe are building for every student.”
These honors reinforce ǿմý’s commitment to clear, engaging,and meaningful communication that supports students, families,and staff.The communications and marketing teamremainsfocused on telling the stories that define ǿմý and strengthen its connection with the community it serves.