Communications
Comm Team
The Tomball ISD Communications Department is committed to enhancing Tomball ISD’s public image through two-way communication programs that provide information and educate our stakeholders about our students, staff, district achievements, events, and initiatives.
Allison Suarez
Director-Communications
- Media / Public Relations
- Written Content
- Crisis Communications
- Social Media @TomballISD
- Marketing
- Photography
Justin Warnasch
Director of Digital Communications
- Audio Visual Staff (Tomball Event Center)
- Webmaster
- Content Creation
- Graphic Design
- Photography
- Brand Management
- Video Production
- Blackboard (Mass Communications)
- Peachjar (Community Flyers)
Awards
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Tomball ISD is a proud member of the
Texas School Public Relations Association (TSPRA).
TSPRA's annual STAR AWARDS provide recognition for the outstanding education communications and projects of our members. Independent, impartial judges evaluate each work and project based on set criteria and they award Gold, Silver, and Bronze Star Awards, as well as Best of Categories, Certificates of Merit, Crystal Commendations and the Platinum Award for an all-encompassing, year-long communications project. |
Star Awards
- Star Awards 2023
- Star Awards 2022
- Star Awards 2021
- Star Awards 2020
- Star Awards 2019
- Star Awards 2018
- Star Awards 2017
- Star Awards 2016
- Star Awards 2015
- Star Awards 2014
- Star Awards 2013
- Star Awards 2012
- Star Awards 2011
- Star Awards 2010
Star Awards 2023
Crystal Commendation Certificate of Merit
Superintendent's Fun Run - District/Association Special Event/Celebration Crystal Commendation Entry
Best of Category
Printed Materials in LOTE - Tomball Star Academy ECHS & P-TECH Brochure
Logo, Trademark, Symbol - TSA Owl
Miscellaneous Digital Media - Tomball ISD Style Guide
Gold
Commemorative - Totally Tomball T-shirt
Printed Materials in LOTE - Tomball Star Academy ECHS & P-TECH Brochure (Spanish)
Printed Materials in LOTE - Tomball Star Academy ECHS & P-TECH Brochure (Spanish)
Writing - A+ Awards Ceremony Script
Special/Novelty Writing - Top Tomball Takeaways from Board Meetings
Photo Academic/Classroom Subjects - TSA Graduation
Logo - TSA Owl
Logo - EEA Cubs
Logo - EEA Cubs
Published Print Ad - Spirit of Tomball
Miscellaneous Digital Media - Tomball ISD Style Guide
Website Template Driven Design - tomballisd.net
Social Media Campaign - Did You Know?
Social Media Campaign - Did You Know?
Special Event - Superintendent's Fun Run
Silver
Brochure - Tomball Star Academy ECHS & P-TECH Brochure (English)
Photo Other Subjects - Combined Band @ Patriotic Show
Photo Other Subjects - Combined Band @ Patriotic Show
Original Art - Spirit of Tomball
Video Promotional - Be A Sub
Video Live Event (Non-Sports) - A+ Awards Ceremony
Bronze
Flyer - H-E-B Excellence in Education - Large District Info Flyer
Flyer - H-E-B Excellence in Education - Large District Info Flyer
Logo - Superintendent's Fun Run
ENewsletter -Patriotic Show Communication
Star Awards 2022
Crystal Commendation Certificate of Merit
Bond 2021 Election Crystal Commendation Entry
Best of Category
Commemorative - Spirit of Tomball Hand Fans
Special Event - Convocation & Ribbon Cutting
Gold
Postcard - TISD Shoutout
Commemorative - Spirit of Tomball Hand Fans
Style Guide - Canto Style Guide
Logo - SPARK
Logo - Spirit of Tomball
Print Ad - Job Fair
Video Marketing - Bond Highlights
Computer Presentation - Stadium AV
Marketing Campaign - Bond 2021
Special Event - Convocation & Ribbon Cutting
Silver
Writing - Feel Good Friday
Photo Sports Subjects - Season-ending Stare
Logo - Leadership Definition
Original Art - State of District Seal
ENewsletter -Tomball Talk
Bronze
Photo Other Subjects - TSA Graduation Singer
Video Promotional - Electrical Technology Program: CTE
Star Awards 2021
Best of Category
Photo Sports Subjects - 40th Patriotic Show, at Kyle Field
Original Art - BTS Countdown 2020 Social Media
E-Newsletter - Tomball Talk
Gold
Booklet - TISD Stadium Sales Literature
Photo Sports Subjects - 40th Patriotic Show, at Kyle Field
Photo Other Subjects - Challenge Day 2021
Logo - Grand Lakes Tiger
Logo - Return to Excellence
Logo - Tomball ISD Pre-K
Original Art - BTS Countdown 2020 Social Media
Published Print Advertisement - Return to Excellence - Spirit of Tomball
Video General Event - Convocation 2020
Video Promotional - Heroes Read Challenge
Computerized Presentation - ConnectEd Podcast
E-Newsletter - Internal/External - Tomball Talk
Silver
Flyer - 87th Texas Legislature Flyer
Booklet - Tomball ISD Pre-K Booklet
Commemorative - Final Season Pennant
Handbook/Manual - Return to Excellence Handbook
Advertisement - Other - Student Support Pop-up Banner
Web Site - Original (non-template) - Strategic Plan - Destination 2025
Star Awards 2020
Best of Category
E-Newsletter - Tomball Talk
Gold
Brochure - Academy of Energy and International Business
Photo Academic/Classroom - Bright Future
Logo - Grand Oaks Tiger
Advertisement Other - CTE Popup Banners
Video Feature Story - School Board Appreciation Month - Kids Say the Darndest Things
Video Promotional - #TomballFirstDay
Video Marketing - Destination Excellence - Child Nutrition at DPES
Video Marketing - Destination Excellence - Two-Way Dual Language
Computerized Presentation - ConnectEd Podcast
E-Newsletter - Internal - Tomball Talk
Website - Template Driven - www.tomballisd.net
Silver
Logo - Academy of Energy and International Business
Logo - ConnectEd
Video - General Event - Convocation 2019
Star Awards 2019
Best of Category
Flyer - Why Tomball?/LOE
Communication Plan - Tomball ISD Communication Plan
Photo Sports Subjects - Ready for some football
E-Newsletter - Tomball Talk
Gold
Flyer - Why Tomball?/LOE
Brochure - Two-way Dual Language Brochure
Invitation/Announcement/Post Card - Human Talent Rack Card
Invitation/Announcement/Post Card - LOE Postcard
Communication Plan - Tomball ISD Communication Plan
Photo Sports Subject - Rady for some football
Photo Academic/Classroom - Happy Day
Logo - Early Excellence Academy
Logo - Tomball Community Art Showcase [TCAS]
Logo - Two-way Dual Language Academy
Advertisement Other - Human Talent Tablecloth
Video Marketing - State of the District 2019
E-Newsletter - Tomball Talk
Bronze
Publish News Feature - Alumni Spotlight
Photo Sports Subject - Player of the Week
Photo Other Subjects - Homecoming Parade down Main Street
Published Print Ad - LOE Advertisement
Star Awards 2018
Gold
Brochure - Tomball Star Academy Brochure
Photo Other Subjects - Challenge Day 2018
Logo, Trademark, Symbol - Superintendent's Shining Stars
Logo, Trademark, Symbol - STEAM Dreams 2017
Logo, Trademark, Symbol - Tomball Connections Academy
Video Training/Instructional - GenTX Video Series
Silver
Flyer - Bond 2017 Flyer
Invitation - State of the District
Photo Sports Subjects - Focused
Photo Academic/Classroom - Sparky
Photo Other Subjects - Grand Champion Steer
Web Site Template Driven - tomballisd.net
Bronze
Video Marketing - State of the District 2018
Star Awards 2017
Gold
Brochure - Tomball Star Academy – Early College High School Brochure
Photo Academic/Classroom - 3rd Annual Special Rodeo
Photo Academic/Classroom - Graduation 2017
Photo Other Subjects - Challenge Day 2017
Logo, Trademark, Symbol - Tomball Star Academy Owl Logo
Published Print Ad - Calling All 8th Graders
Silver
Published Print Ad - Tomball ISD Offers Limited Open Enrollment
Star Awards 2016
Star Awards 2015
Star Awards 2014
Star Awards 2013
Best of Category
Published News or Feature - e-Reader pilot program generates excitement
E-Newsletter External - TISD TODAY
Gold
Published News or Feature - e-Reader pilot program generates excitement
E-Newsletter External - TISD TODAY
Silver
Brochure - Bond 2013
Brochure - Facts & Figures Supporting Academic Success
Star Awards 2012
Star Awards 2011
Star Awards 2010
Best of Category
Electronic Newsletter - TISD TODAY
Gold
Internal Newsletter - InTouch
Booklet - Snapshots of Success
Holiday - Your Birthday is a Special Day!
Writing - Mentoring Means Creating a Special Bond
Photo Other Subjects - Coloring in Kindergarten
Logo, Trademark, Symbol - Tomball Scholarship Foundation Logo
Electronic Newsletter - TISD TODAY
Silver
Published News or Feature - Ready, Set, Teach provides a Foundation for Careers in the Classroom
Photo Other Subjects - Scientific Method & Mentos
Branding
Color Palette
Color: Navy
Pantone Value: 281 C
RGB Value: 0,31,91
CMYK Value: 100,91,31,34
Hex Value: #001f5b
Color: Red
Pantone Value: 186 C
RGB Value: 207,10,44
CMYK Value: 12,100,91,3
Hex Value: #cf0a2c
Color: Yellow
Pantone Value: 110 C
RGB Value: 220,170,0
CMYK Value: 16,31,100,0
Hex Value: #dcaa00
Color: Violet
Pantone Value: Violet C
RGB Value: 68,0,153
CMYK Value: 94,100,0,1
Hex Value: #410099
Types of Graphics
Vector Graphics
Comprised of points, lines, and curves based upon mathematical equations. Can be scaled (resized) up or down. These flies are best for printing.
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EPS (Encapsulated PostScript)
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PDF (Portable Document Format)
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AI (Adobe Illustrator)
Raster or Bitmap
Consisting of dots or pixels in an array or map of bits. Can only be scaled (resized) down. These file types are best for digital documents and web usage.
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JPG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) [best for photographs]
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PNG (Portable Network Graphics) best for graphics, transparency capability]
Media Procedures
Members of the Media
If you are a media representative working on a story, please contact:
If you are a media representative working on a story, please contact:
Allison Suarez | Director of Communications at allisonsuarez@tomballisd.net or (281) 357-3100 ex. 2020.
Tomball ISD Employees
If a media representative contacts a Tomball ISD employee, please respond with the following:
“Please contact our Communications Department”
Tomball ISD Employees
If a media representative contacts a Tomball ISD employee, please respond with the following:
“Please contact our Communications Department”
Also, please contact your supervisor.
