ESD 113 communications team receives national recognition 

The communications team at Educational Service District (ESD) 113 received a number of Publication and Digital Media Excellence awards from the National School Public Relations Association.

The association honors outstanding materials in the form of publications, newsletters, videos, podcasts, websites, social media and more. 

The communications team, which is composed of Kristen Jaudon, Kaitlyn Hall, Seley Nemish, Mishele Barnett and Ann Rogers-Williams, won 16 awards across eight categories. 

“The work of our dedicated Communications Team can be seen online and in districts across our region,” said ESD 113 Superintendent Flip Herndon in a news release. “They genuinely care about the success of our schools and programs while maintaining a high level of professionalism. It shows in everything they produce.” 

Entries are judged in categories for organizations of a similar type and size, overall excellence and quality. 

Award of Excellence 

Financial Publication, Levy Mailer (Mary M. Knight School District) 

Financial Publication, Levy and Bond Mailer (McCleary School District) 

Financial Publication, Levy Mailer (Tumwater School District) 

Financial Publication, Levy Mailer (White Pass School District) 

Financial Publication, Levy Mailer (Yelm Community Schools) 

Handbook/Guide, Expedition Staff Handbook (Expedition Behavioral Education at ESD 113) 

Newsletter, Groundwork (ESD 113) 

Video, Your Family Has Roots Here (ESD 113 Early Learning Program) 

Award of Merit 

Financial Publication, Levy Flyer (Ocosta School District) 

Financial Publication, Levy Mailer (Onalaska School District) 

Financial Publication, Levy Flyer (Taholah School District) 

Marketing Material, Your Family Has Roots Here Trifold (ESD 113 Early Learning Program) 

Photo, Ocosta Sparks (Ocosta School District) 

Social Media Campaign, #SchoolBoardMonth (ESD 113) 

Honorable Mention 

Photo, Taholah Groundbreaking (Taholah School District) 

Writing, Fast, Accessible Autism Evaluations (ESD 113) 

Editor's note: ESD 113 serves 44 school districts, one Tribal Compact School, and more than 20 private schools across Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific and Thurston counties.