Contests

Lumiere Education Junior Scholars Essay Contest - See the link below for more information on the Junior Scholars Essay Contest. All essays are due to Mrs. Kravitz by Friday, December 5. Lumiere Education Junior Scholars Essay Contest 

Anthology of Poetry Competition - Submit your original poem to ckelly@pinerichland.org by Monday, November 3, 2025. All poems will be sent to be critiqued and possibly published in the Anthology of Poetry along with other works from talented poets. See Google Classroom for more information and to fill out the Google Form. 

Scholastic Art and Writing Awards - The Alliance for Young Arts and Writers offers various art and writing contests. See the website for different contests you can enter. The art awards are due by December 19 and the writing awards are due by January 7. Please reach out to Mrs. Kravitz if you plan on entering any contest. Scholastic Art and Writing Awards 

National Civics Bee - Submit a 4-paragraph essay to be chosen to participate in the National Civics Bee. Essay details are on Google Classroom. Submit your essay to Mrs. Kravitz via email by Friday, January 30.

53-Word Story Contest - The 53-Word Story Contest has a different theme/topic each month. Check the website each month for the prompt. Submit your 53-word story to Mrs. Kravitz by the 14th of each month. 

GBU Life Sing-Off Competition - The GBU Life Sing-Off Competition awards the local student (grades: 6-12) singer with the voice of the year, with an opportunity to perform live in the Cultural District at Highmark First Night Pittsburgh on New Year's Eve, a $500 cash prize, and $1,000 donation to the student's school music department. The video submission is due by December 1, 2025.