Communications Department Wins State Awards
The Northwest ISD communications department received 10 awards at the Texas School Public Relations Association conference in February. The awards and recipients are as follows:
Crystal Certificate of Merit for Bond Election 2012 – Jerhea Nail, Emily Conklin, Rachel Bobbitt, Karen Wiechman
Gold Star and Best in Category for PIE Annual Report 2013 – Phil Beckman and Rachel Bobbitt
Gold Star for Got Growth Bond Video – Emily Conklin
Gold Star for Northwest Vision – Emily Conklin and Rachel Bobbitt
Gold Star for The Source Staff Newsletter – Emily Conklin
Silver Star for Classroom Photos – Rachel Bobbitt
Silver Star for NISD Annual Report 2013 – Rachel Bobbitt
Silver Star for Northwest News – Emily Conklin
Silver Star for Why NISD Video – Emily Conklin
Bronze Star for Graduation Photos – Rachel Bobbitt
The NISD communications department is recognized across the state and nation for their unique communication methods, strategic planning and creative initiatives.
NHS Speech Team Travels to Harvard for Contest
The Northwest High School speech team competed at Harvard University against more than 360 schools across the nation. Three students advanced to the out rounds in Dramatic Interpretation:
Diamond Jackson – Double Octo-finalist
Ashleigh Allison – Octo-finals
Alexa Dilone – Quarter-finals; placed 20th in the nation out of 411
BNHS Art Student Advances to Nationals
Byron Nelson High School senior Marisa Angeli received a Scholastic Art and Writing award advancing her to the national competition. Angeli is recognized for her art piece “Through a Grasp” and will be notified of her national standing on March 17. Byron Nelson High School art teacher Mylene Davis was also recognized as Angeli’s mentor.
Lakeview Elementary Wins Battle of the Books Contest
On February 17, Lakeview Elementary won first place at NISD’s fifth annual elementary Battle of the Books competition. The winning team includes fifth graders Patrick Chippendale and Graham Mayfield and fourth graders Levi Hoffman, Amanda Silva and Arden Scearce, and third graders Gwen Baxter and Braelyn Hutcheson. The Battle of the Books is a team competition designed to encourage a love and excitement for reading. Students in third through fifth grades are eligible to participate.