As we all know in School PR, things don’t always go as planned—but that never stops us! This fall, we kicked off the semester strong with the SCDE & SCNSPRA Back to School Meeting for PIOs on August 27, bringing school PR professionals together for a day of learning and collaboration at the new SCDE offices in West Columbia. We also launched our Membership Drive and are thrilled to see so many rejoining—if you haven’t yet, visit our brand-new website at www.scnspra.org to learn more and sign up! While Hurricane-related challenges postponed the NCSPRA/SCNSPRA Conference to February 12-14, 2025, in Asheville, NC, we’re staying flexible and excited about what’s ahead. Thank you for being part of this supportive community—we couldn’t do it without you!

SCNSPRA’s Winter Workshop will be on Friday, January 24, 2025, at the Woolard Technology Center, located at 70 Innovation Way, Camden, SC 29020.

This is your chance to connect, learn, and recharge with fellow school PR professionals as we kick off the new year with fresh ideas and actionable strategies.

📋 Registration information and a detailed agenda will be shared in early January—stay tuned! We look forward to seeing you there!

If you have not already signed up to attend the postponed fall conference, it is not too late to register. However, the response has been excellent, so they could reach capacity soon. If you have been thinking about signing up, now is the time! The event will be February 12-14 at the Embassy Suites in Asheville.

This link includes registration information, hotel reservation links, and the conference agenda. The conference will be an outstanding opportunity to get great PD, connect with colleagues, and give back to western NC, so please plan to attend!

Rewards for Excellence Awards Program
Now is the time to review your PR efforts from January - December of 2024 in preparation for our SCNSPRA Rewards for Excellence Awards Progam, which will open in January!

Professional Awards

Also, remember to start thinking about your nominations for our Communicator of the Year and Administrator of the Year Awards! Our goal is to really spotlight the amazing communication efforts in our state, and these awards really help promote those efforts.

More information will be coming in January on these awards, but check out the awards section of our website - www.scnspra.org/awards - for details as you plan your entrie and nominations!

As members, don’t forget to take advantage of our SCNSPRA Listserv at SCNSPRA@googlegroups.com—a great resource for asking questions and tapping into the collective expertise of your fellow members. We also encourage you to share your own ideas and resources; your voice strengthens our community!

As we wrap up another busy and fulfilling year, we want to take a moment to wish you peace, joy, and well-deserved rest this holiday season. Thank you for the incredible work you do to support our schools and communities.

May the coming year bring new opportunities, continued success, and moments of calm amidst the busyness.