Print Advertising
Advertising Opportunities
Connect your business with Hippo Nation through trusted district publications that reach families, staff, students and community members throughout Hutto ISD.
Reach Hippo Nation
Hutto ISD offers several advertising opportunities for businesses and community partners looking to build visibility with local families, staff and residents. Choose from monthly digital newsletter placements, the annual Hippo Nation Magazine or the staff-focused Mid-Week News.
Monthly Digital
Hippo Monthly
Published September through May and shared through Hutto ISD communication channels, the district website and social media.
Annual Print
Hippo Nation Magazine
Direct-mailed to households in Hutto ISD and designed as a high-impact community publication.
Staff Audience
Mid-Week News
A weekly staff newsletter sent most Wednesdays to all Hutto ISD employees. At $100 per week, this is the most affordable way to advertise directly to staff.
Best Value for Staff Reach
Advertising in Mid-Week News puts your message in front of Hutto ISD teachers and staff each Wednesday, except the first Wednesday of the month when Hippo Monthly publishes. Ads are $100 per week and should be sized at 11.224 x 6.993 inches.
Purchase HereHippo Monthly Newsletter
Hippo Monthly is Hutto ISD’s monthly community newsletter, produced during the school year and promoted through district communication channels. It is a strong fit for businesses wanting consistent visibility with families and community members.
Issue Sponsor
River Horse Stampede
Includes issue sponsorship, front sponsor mention, half-page ad on the back cover and email mention.
$1,000
Availability: 1 per month
Purchase HereFull Page
Hippo Headliners
A full-page ad placement for businesses that want a large, high-visibility presence in the newsletter.
$800
Availability: Unlimited per month
Purchase HereHalf Page
River Horse Current
A half-page ad placement in the monthly newsletter for steady visibility with Hippo Nation readers.
$400
Availability: Unlimited per month
Purchase HereQuarter Page
River Horse Calf
A quarter-page ad placement for businesses looking for an affordable way to stay visible.
$200
Availability: Unlimited per month
Purchase HereHippo Nation Magazine
Hippo Nation Magazine is Hutto ISD’s annual print publication, direct-mailed to households in the district and promoted digitally. The magazine is produced in English and Spanish, giving advertisers broader community visibility.
Premium Combo
The Head Hippo
Includes the inside front cover of the district magazine in English and Spanish, plus a half-page ad in every Hippo Monthly newsletter from September through May.
$5,000
Availability: 1
Purchase HereFull Page
River Horse
Includes a full-page ad in the district magazine in both English and Spanish.
$3,000
Availability: 5
Purchase HereHalf Page
Hippo Herd
Includes a half-page ad in the district magazine in both English and Spanish.
$1,500
Availability: 4
Purchase HereQuarter Page
River Horse Calf
Includes a quarter-page ad in the district magazine in both English and Spanish.
$750
Availability: 8
Purchase HereAd Specs & Deadlines
Please provide camera-ready artwork as a high-resolution JPG file. Ads should be full-color and full-bleed.
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| File type | High-resolution JPG preferred. Microsoft Word, Publisher and PDF files cannot be accepted. |
| Color | CMYK only. Please convert all colors to CMYK. No Pantones or RGB. |
| Resolution | Photographs should be at least 300 dpi. Line drawings should be at least 400 dpi. |
| Bleed | Please provide 1/8 inch bleed to ensure the ad trims properly. |
| QR codes | Minimum size of 0.8 x 0.8 inches. Color must be 100% saturation. |
| Languages | Magazine ads run in English and Spanish. Please provide both variations. If translation help is needed, submit the English version at least 10 days before the deadline. |
| Mid-Week News size | 11.224 x 6.993 inches. |
Payment reserves your space. Advertising space is reserved through Success Fund. Artwork for Hippo Nation Magazine is due January 15. Hippo Monthly artwork is due the 15th of the month prior to the edition.
How to Send Artwork
Canva Designs
Designs may be shared through Canva. Please make sure sharing permissions are turned on so Hutto ISD can access the final design.
Files smaller than 25 MB may be emailed directly.
Google Drive
Large files may be shared through Google Drive. Please confirm that link access is turned on before submitting.
Ready to Advertise?
Browse advertising opportunities, pricing and sponsorship options through the Hutto ISD Success Fund storefront. Space is limited for premium placements, especially Hippo Nation Magazine and monthly sponsorship opportunities.