North Polk Communications Earns Top Honors at ISPRA Awards

The way a district tells its story matters—and this year, North Polk’s communications efforts were recognized statewide for doing just that.

North Polk’s communications department earned recognition in every category submitted to this year’s Iowa School Public Relations Association (ISPRA) Communication Contest, including a perfect score for the video announcing the launch of the district’s Girls Wrestling Program.

ISPRA’s Communication Contest is judged by out-of-state school public relations professionals on the effectiveness, quality, and impact of each entry. The highest honor, the Blue & Gold Award, is reserved for entries that receive a perfect score. North Polk’s Girls Wrestling announcement earned that distinction.

NPCSD ISPRA Honors:

• It's Our Time: North Polk Launches Girls Wrestling - Blue & Gold Award (Video-Singular)
• Pinning the Moment - Award of Excellence (Photography)
• From Bond to Ballfields - Award of Excellence (Public Engagement Campaign) recognized North Polk’s communications efforts surrounding the grand opening of the baseball and softball fields, highlighting the full scope of messaging, storytelling, and event promotion tied to the celebration.
• Folding the Flag - Award of Excellence (Photography)

The work behind these honors reflects a commitment to telling North Polk’s story in a visually creative and engaging way, with clear, consistent, and timely communication. As the district continues to expand programs and opportunities for students, that means finding creative ways to bring those milestones to the community in real time.