Concept Schools is proud to sponsor its First Annual Writing Contest for all students enrolled in a Concept School. We are excited to offer this opportunity to be creative, to win prizes, and to gain recognition for your school.

Winners will be announced in a Spring ceremony. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places will be given in 3 categories – high school (9-12), middle school (6-8), and elementary (3-5).

1st Place: $100, and likely publication in the Concept Schools Assessments

2nd Place: $50

3rd Place: $25

*There may also be a limited number of Honorable Mentions awarded.

Topics:

High School – Blue …Write a story interpreting the color blue in some way.

Middle School – I Was Late Because… Make up a whopper of an excuse for being late for school (or dinner, or soccer practice, or somewhere else you're supposed to be!).

Elementary School – When I Grow Up… Imagine yourself as an adult and write a story about that.

High school entries must be between 400-800 words.
Middle school entries must be between 300-600 words.
Elementary entries must be between 200-400 words.

Entries must be received by 4:00 pm (CST) March 28, 2008. Winners will be announced in the spring.

E-mail your entry to Contests@conceptschools.org.

See rules for more information.