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Elementary Writing Contest and Events


Poetry Contest for 3rd and 4th Graders

Encourage your 3rd or 4th grader to write a poem for the HP LitFest Poetry Contest! The theme will be announced at a later date.

All poems will be reviewed by the HP LitFest student committee at HPHS. Winning entries will be illustrated by art students from HPMS. Winners will also be awarded a gift card. Interested students can submit their entries to their school librarian beginning January 27, 2025 with a deadline of February 21, 2025.

2024 Poetry Contest Winners

  • Armstrong – “Intertwined at the Core” by Clara Donohoe
  • Boone – “The Dolphins and the Ocean” by Ryder Redgrave
  • Bradfield – “Beautiful” by Reese Rugg
  • Hyer – “The Future” by Juliet Bywaters
  • University Park – “The Age of Ice” by Wesley Phillips

Author Visit

During LitFest 2020, in addition to the district-wide poetry contest, University Park Elementary welcomed author Ann Stautz to share her book, Off the Chart: the Amazing Story of the Alphabet Zebra, with all UP pre-k, kindergarten, and first grade students. The kids loved learning about Zeke the Zebra, who is powered by love and who helps children succeed by encouraging kindness. 

We’re excited to introduce HP Litfest to our elementary friends!

2025 Video Announcement

https://hplitfest.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Copy-of-Dr.-Hunt-Litfest-25-Author-Announcement.mp4
https://vimeo.com/299454804?loop=0

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