Contests to Enter

Doodle for Google:

This contest is open to all K-5 students, spans all of the United States and allows students to use their creativity to design a "Google" doodle (that is normally displayed on the search engine) following a certain theme. This year's theme is: "My wish for the next 25 years…". The winning design will receive a $55,000 college scholarship, $50,000 worth of technology for our school, Google hardware, an individual and school trophy, and fun Google swag. Additional finalists and state winners will receive $5,000 college scholarships, Google hardware, and Google swag. Entry rules, guidelines, submission instructions and more can be found at: https://doodles.google.com/d4g/. Students will receive paper copies of the entry form during their LMC class period. Entries are due on March 14, 2024.

Young American Poetry Digest Poetry Contest:

This is a poetry contest that features haiku poems but all poetry forms are welcome. They will be looking for the following criteria: creativity, age-appropriate language, structure, sensory/figurative images, and poetic techniques. The deadline is on March 29, 2024. Poems may be submitted online (preferred) or by mail.

Please click here for more details about the contest (and for mail submission instructions)!

To submit your poem online, you may click here.

If you would prefer to have me (Mr. Sabovik) submit your poem for you, please email me at: steve_sabovik@ipsd.org and I can submit your poem on your behalf.

PTA Reflections Contest:

Each year your PTA sponsors an art contest for students K-12. Students compete at their local school for an opportunity to advance to district, state and national levels. The competition is an invitation for students to express themselves in a fresh way. There are six categories to choose from and no limit to how a student can interpret the theme.

This year's theme is... "I am hopeful because...". More information/requirements can be found in the following slideshow: Reflections Information Slideshow and at the following website: https://www.pta.org/home/programs/reflections

Entries must be completed by October 20, 2023.

GEG Student Voice Film Festival

The GEG Film Festival is returning for the 2023-2024 school year! The theme for this year's festival is.. "Tell YOUR story". You will create a 2 minute video responding to the theme. Some questions to consider when making your films are: What story do you have to tell the world?

Who are the people in your story? What have you discovered about yourself or the world around you? How has your story changed your life? What inspired you to tell your story? We want students to become empowered and flex their creative muscles. The goals of the fest are Building Student Voice, Creating for Authentic Audiences, and Empowering Student Agency. All K-12 students are welcome.

If you would like to see some of the past entries and winners, you may see some of the videos by clicking here! Owen had a winner last year and many entries!

More information about the contest may be found at the contest website. Click here to access the updated film fest website, find guidelines, directions, and more information. Finalists will be invited to IDEAcon (location TBD) for a film festival in February. They are still in the process of planning the date and location of this event. Stay tuned for details coming very soon!

Entries are due on December 22, 2023!

America Library of Poetry:

This Poetry Contest is for Grades 3-5 sponsored by The America Library of Poetry. Any type of poetry is acceptable except for "shape poems" and "black-out poems". They will be looking for the following criteria: originality, creativity, and artistic quality. It takes place in April, but entries can be sent throughout the year (electronically or by mail).

Please click here for more details about the contest and poem submission