TxSSC
The Texas School Safety Center's School Safety Spotlight Awards recognize schools, districts, junior community colleges, and individuals that foster education and learning by implementing effective safety measures and violence prevention strategies. We accept nominations for the fall and spring semesters and select a winner in each category to be honored at the Texas School Safety Conference in June.
Nomination Information and Timeline:
The Texas School Safety Center will recognize the top scoring submission from each category in our newsletter as well as on our social media platforms. Nominations are open to schools, districts, junior community colleges, and individuals in Texas. Nominations are submitted on a rolling basis and reviewed according to the timeline below:
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Fall
Nominations open from
Sep. 2, 2025 - Nov. 30, 2025
Reviewed by Dec. 10, 2025 -
Spring
Nominations open from
Dec. 1, 2025 - Mar. 31, 2026
Reviewed by Apr. 10, 2026
All nominations submitted between September 2, 2025, and March 31, 2026, will be considered for recognition at the Texas School Safety Center's School Safety Conference held in June in San Antonio, Texas.
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Carrollton PD, Dallas PD, Farmers Branch PD, and Irving PD SRO Units
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD
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Patrice Whitten
Educator and Former Administrator
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Behavioral Support Services
Copperas Cove ISD
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Willie Wilkins
Mesquite ISD
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Student Ambassador Program
Frisco ISD
If you have questions regarding this program, please contact Ammy Cathey at alc354@txstate.edu or (512) 245-5841.