Parker Performing Arts School Middle School (5th-8th Grade) Core Academics. All of our curriculum is aligned with Colorado Academic Standards. Parker Performing Arts School Middle School will switch classes on a bell schedule with 8 class periods and lunch. Each class is a subject specific classroom. Due Date: Many contests available throughout the year. NCTE Writing Contests. NCTE Achievement Awards in Writing A national writing award program to recognize excellent high school juniors. NCTE Promising Young Writers Program Designed to stimulate and recognize 8th-grade students' writing talents and to emphasize the importance of writing skills. A student's testing level is determined by the grade to which the student is applying for admission—not a student's current grade. The ISEE has four levels. All levels of the ISEE test include both reading and mathematics multiple-choice questions as well as a writing prompt. The number of questions and test timing vary by level. Grade 5/6 Writing Contest. Friday, Mar 15, 2013 at 6:21pm McNally Robinson Booksellers and Scholastic Canada invites grade 5 and 6 students from Manitoba and Saskatchewan to enter our 'Laugh Out Loud' writing contests! This year we are very excited to announce that celebrated author Gordon Korman will be one of our judges! He has written more.
2020 Writing Contest Winners
Grand Prize:
*Tried to Block My Shot by Waad D., 6th Grade at Irving Weber Elementary School in Iowa City IA
First Prize:
*To Make Some Science by Olivia R., 5th Grade at Decorah Middle School, Decorah IA
*The Kind Koala by Brynn K., 5th Grade at West Delaware Middle School, Manchester IA
Jack and the Mystery of the Mansion by Ethan H., 4th Grade at Westfield Elementary, Robbins? IA
Second Prize:
The Garden Idea, by Annie K., 4th Grade at Echo Hill Elementary School, Marion IA
*My Grandpa's Story by Chelsea M. and Madison N., 6th Grade at Ed White Elementary School,
Eldridge IA
Alien Equality by Miles R. S., 5th Grade at Decorah Middle School, Decorah IA
*Replaced by Samantha G., 6th Grade at Crestwood Elementary School, Cresco IA
Friends Come Together by Eleanor J. and Karson R., 3rd Grade at George Washington Carver Elementary, Dubuque IA
Third Prize:
Daisy's Adventure by Whitney B., 3rd Grade at Roosevelt Elementary School, Moline IL
Writing Contests For Kidsmrs. Parker's 6th Grade L.a. Classroom
Guidelines for success champs. The Mayor's Big Problem by Weston H., 3rd Grade at Strawberry Hill Elementary School, Anamosa IA
The Cancer Hero by Naomi K., 5th Grade at Decorah Middle School, Decorah IA
The Mystery of the Missing Cat by Payton C. and Kaylie B. 3rd Grade at South Winneshiek Elementary, Ossian IA
First Flight by Mrs. Eell's 3rd Grade Class at Viola Gibson Elementary School, Cedar Rapids IA Softwareseducation with free download.
The Big Mistake by Hannah K., Addison S., and Kennedy R., 6th Grade at Louisa-Muscatine Elementary, Letts IA
The Pencil and the Eraser by Abi L., 5th Grade at Crestwood Elementary School, Cresco IA
Frank, Jason, Zach, and the Robot Army by Liam H., 5th Grade at Decorah Middle School, Decorah IA
The Day My Mom Told Me to Clean My Room by Alana C., 2nd Grade at Lambert Elementary,
Manchester IA
*Animals Teaching a Lesson by Reagan C., 3rd Grade at Lambert Elementary, Manchester IA
Special Recognition
*Puppy Science Gone Wrong by Afton D., Aditi M., Stella R., and Remy W., 4th Grade at Echo Hill Elementary, Marion IA
An (*) indicates the story will be performed live in the Old Creamery's Character Lab.
Please Note:
Entries submitted to the 2020 Writing Contest may be freely adapted by the Old Creamery Theatre Company. While remaining faithful to the idea, purpose, and intent of the young writer, we reserve the right to use their work in any manner that is consistent with our mission of bringing a high-quality, live, professional theatrical experience to our young audiences. This includes editing for length, creating new dialogue, adding music, and making changes in the material if such changes enhance the dramatic or entertainment value of the piece. Also understand that not all prize-winning stories will be performed and some material used in the final production may receive a special recognition rather than a monetary award.
Check back in the fall for guidelines for the 2021 Writing Contest!
Character Lab will be touringfrom February 17th through May 15th, 2020. For more information or to schedule a performance please contact us at
319-622-6034 ext. 112 or schooltour@oldcreamery.com
Good News Now America Homeschool Writing Contest
Ages: 7-19
Topic: Just about anything! The article just needs to be 800 words or less and each student can submit two entries.
Deadline for Entry: March 15, 2014
Awards: Ages 7-10: $25 cash prize; Ages 11-14: $50 cash prize; Ages 15-19: $75 cash prize; All winners' articles will be featured on the front pages of the GNN America website launch and will have a chance to win a spot on the front page of their website. Winners' names will also be published in GNN America ad in the fall issue of the AFHE Journal.
AKC Fiction Writing Contest
Grades: any grade or age
Topic: Stories should feature either a purebred or mixed breed dog. (No talking dogs, please.)
Deadline for Entry: January 31, 2014
Awards: First place, $500; Second place, $250; Third place, $100; and winning stories will be published in AKC Family Dog (as space allows)
Young Playwrights Inc. National Playwriting Competition
Age: up to 18 years old Download pokerstars para windows phone 7.
Topic: Style, subject, and length are up to the playwright.
Deadline for Entry: January 2, 2014
Awards: There is no cash prize for this contest, but up to 25 finalists are chosen after an extensive review process, and those winners receive valuable written feedback from the judges, who are distinguished alumni of Young Playwrights Inc.
NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund Essay Contest
Grades: K-12th
Topic: The Second Amendment to the Constitution: Why it is important to our nation.
Deadline for Entry: December 1, 2013
Awards: First place cash prizes are $1,000, $600 for second place prizes, $200 for third place prizes, and $100 for honorable mention.
Creative Communication Poetry Contest
Grades: K-12th
Topic: Students can write on any appropriate subject (No pro-violence, pro drugs, etc)
Grand Prize:
*Tried to Block My Shot by Waad D., 6th Grade at Irving Weber Elementary School in Iowa City IA
First Prize:
*To Make Some Science by Olivia R., 5th Grade at Decorah Middle School, Decorah IA
*The Kind Koala by Brynn K., 5th Grade at West Delaware Middle School, Manchester IA
Jack and the Mystery of the Mansion by Ethan H., 4th Grade at Westfield Elementary, Robbins? IA
Second Prize:
The Garden Idea, by Annie K., 4th Grade at Echo Hill Elementary School, Marion IA
*My Grandpa's Story by Chelsea M. and Madison N., 6th Grade at Ed White Elementary School,
Eldridge IA
Alien Equality by Miles R. S., 5th Grade at Decorah Middle School, Decorah IA
*Replaced by Samantha G., 6th Grade at Crestwood Elementary School, Cresco IA
Friends Come Together by Eleanor J. and Karson R., 3rd Grade at George Washington Carver Elementary, Dubuque IA
Third Prize:
Daisy's Adventure by Whitney B., 3rd Grade at Roosevelt Elementary School, Moline IL
Writing Contests For Kidsmrs. Parker's 6th Grade L.a. Classroom
Guidelines for success champs. The Mayor's Big Problem by Weston H., 3rd Grade at Strawberry Hill Elementary School, Anamosa IA
The Cancer Hero by Naomi K., 5th Grade at Decorah Middle School, Decorah IA
The Mystery of the Missing Cat by Payton C. and Kaylie B. 3rd Grade at South Winneshiek Elementary, Ossian IA
First Flight by Mrs. Eell's 3rd Grade Class at Viola Gibson Elementary School, Cedar Rapids IA Softwareseducation with free download.
The Big Mistake by Hannah K., Addison S., and Kennedy R., 6th Grade at Louisa-Muscatine Elementary, Letts IA
The Pencil and the Eraser by Abi L., 5th Grade at Crestwood Elementary School, Cresco IA
Frank, Jason, Zach, and the Robot Army by Liam H., 5th Grade at Decorah Middle School, Decorah IA
The Day My Mom Told Me to Clean My Room by Alana C., 2nd Grade at Lambert Elementary,
Manchester IA
*Animals Teaching a Lesson by Reagan C., 3rd Grade at Lambert Elementary, Manchester IA
Special Recognition
*Puppy Science Gone Wrong by Afton D., Aditi M., Stella R., and Remy W., 4th Grade at Echo Hill Elementary, Marion IA
An (*) indicates the story will be performed live in the Old Creamery's Character Lab.
Please Note:
Entries submitted to the 2020 Writing Contest may be freely adapted by the Old Creamery Theatre Company. While remaining faithful to the idea, purpose, and intent of the young writer, we reserve the right to use their work in any manner that is consistent with our mission of bringing a high-quality, live, professional theatrical experience to our young audiences. This includes editing for length, creating new dialogue, adding music, and making changes in the material if such changes enhance the dramatic or entertainment value of the piece. Also understand that not all prize-winning stories will be performed and some material used in the final production may receive a special recognition rather than a monetary award.
Check back in the fall for guidelines for the 2021 Writing Contest!
Character Lab will be touringfrom February 17th through May 15th, 2020. For more information or to schedule a performance please contact us at
319-622-6034 ext. 112 or schooltour@oldcreamery.com
Good News Now America Homeschool Writing Contest
Ages: 7-19
Topic: Just about anything! The article just needs to be 800 words or less and each student can submit two entries.
Deadline for Entry: March 15, 2014
Awards: Ages 7-10: $25 cash prize; Ages 11-14: $50 cash prize; Ages 15-19: $75 cash prize; All winners' articles will be featured on the front pages of the GNN America website launch and will have a chance to win a spot on the front page of their website. Winners' names will also be published in GNN America ad in the fall issue of the AFHE Journal.
AKC Fiction Writing Contest
Grades: any grade or age
Topic: Stories should feature either a purebred or mixed breed dog. (No talking dogs, please.)
Deadline for Entry: January 31, 2014
Awards: First place, $500; Second place, $250; Third place, $100; and winning stories will be published in AKC Family Dog (as space allows)
Young Playwrights Inc. National Playwriting Competition
Age: up to 18 years old Download pokerstars para windows phone 7.
Topic: Style, subject, and length are up to the playwright.
Deadline for Entry: January 2, 2014
Awards: There is no cash prize for this contest, but up to 25 finalists are chosen after an extensive review process, and those winners receive valuable written feedback from the judges, who are distinguished alumni of Young Playwrights Inc.
NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund Essay Contest
Grades: K-12th
Topic: The Second Amendment to the Constitution: Why it is important to our nation.
Deadline for Entry: December 1, 2013
Awards: First place cash prizes are $1,000, $600 for second place prizes, $200 for third place prizes, and $100 for honorable mention.
Creative Communication Poetry Contest
Grades: K-12th
Topic: Students can write on any appropriate subject (No pro-violence, pro drugs, etc)
Deadline for Entry: December 5, 2013; April 10, 2014; August 19, 2014
Awards: For each contest deadline, the top ten entries in each grade division will receive a $25 check, special recognition in the book, and a free copy of the anthology that is created from the contest.
Creative Communication Essay Contest
Grades: 3rd-12th
Topic: Students can write on any appropriate subject (No pro-violence, pro drugs, etc)
Deadline for Entry: October 15, 2013; February 18, 2014; and July 15, 2014
Awards: For each contest deadline, the top ten entries in each grade division will receive a $25 check, special recognition in the book, and a free copy of the anthology that is created from the contest.
Letters About Literature
Grades: 4th-12th
Topic: Students are asked to read a book, poem or speech and write to that author (living or dead) about how the book affected them personally.
Deadline for Entry: Grades 9-12 postmarked by December 10, 2013; Grades 4-8 postmarked by January 10, 2014
Awards: One National Winner per competition level will receive a $1,000 cash award. One National Honor winner per competition level will receive a $200 cash award.
National WWII Museum Essay Contest
Grades: 5th-12th
Topic: 'How can people who disagree still work together for victory?' Themes and prompts will be announced Monday, January 6 on the National WWII Museum website. If you'd like to be notified when the contest opens, you can sign up for their monthly newsletter, Calling All Teachers.
Deadline for Entry: Not known yet. Details will be announced on their website on Monday, January 6, 2014.
Writing Contests For Kidsmrs. Parker's 6th Grade L.a. Classes
Awards: High school contest winners: First place $1,000; second place $750; and third place $500. Middle school contest winners: One first place winner from each grade will receive $250. All winning essays will be posted on their website.
JFK Profile in Courage Essay Contest
Grades: 9th-12th
Topic: Students are asked to write an original and creative essay of 1,000 words or less that demonstrates an understanding of political courage as described by John F. Kennedy in Profiles in Courage.
Deadline for Entry: January 6, 2014
Awards: First place winner receives receives $10,000 (a $5,000 cash award and $5,000 to grow in a John Hancock Freedom 529 College Savings Plan); Second place winner receives a $1,000 cash award; Up to five finalists each receive a $500 cash award.
First Freedom Essay & Video Contest
Grades: 9th-12th
Topic: Should the advancement of freedom of religion be a part of U.S. foreign policy? If so, why? If not, why not? AND How does Eleanor Roosevelt's statement that universal human rights begin in 'small places, close to home—so close and so small that they cannot be seen on any map of the world' apply to you and the impact that you and your generation can have on the advancement of freedom of religion and conscience now and in the future, at home and abroad?
Deadline for Entry: Online—November 18, 2013; Postmark & Video Upload—November 25, 2013
Awards: $2,500
We The Students Scholarship Contest
Grades: 9th-12th
Topic: Answer 3 questions about the ideas of the Constitution and your role as a citizen. (You can read the details of the three questions at the contest website.)
Deadline for Entry: December 6, 2013
Awards: 1st Place – $4,000; 2nd Place – $2,000; 3rd Place – $1,000; Honorable Mention (2 prizes) – $500
18th Annual Signet Classics Student Scholarship Essay Contest
Grades: 11th-12th (or homeschooled 16-18 years old)
Topic: Respond to one of six topics related to the book Beowulf.
Deadline for Entry: April 14, 2014
Awards: Five winners are selected. Prize includes a check in the amount of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) to be used toward winner's tuition and/or expenses related to their higher education. Each prize also includes a Signet Classics Library for the winner's school library, or public library in the case of a home-schooled winner.
Civil Rights Today Essay Contest
Grade: 12th
Topic: The topic of the essay is 'Civil Rights Today.' Civil rights are personal rights guaranteed and protected by the U.S. Constitution and federal laws enacted by Congress, such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Civil rights include, for example:
- freedom of speech
- the right to vote
- due process of law
- equal protection under the laws
- protection from unlawful discrimination
Issues related to civil rights include health care, religion and belief, voting, housing, employment, gender equality, immigration, racial justice, domestic violence, public accommodations, gay rights, Americans with disabilities, and others.
For this contest, essays must articulate (1) how civil rights remains an enduring issue in society, and (2) one aspect of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that impacts the writer's life today.
Writing Contests For Kidsmrs. Parker's 6th Grade L.a. Class Submarine
Deadline for Entry: February 10, 2014
Writing Contests For Kidsmrs. Parker's 6th Grade L.a. Classic
Awards: $2,500 First place award, plus airfare and accommodations for the winner and his/her parent to attend one day of the LBJ Presidential Library Civil Rights Summit in April 2014; $1,000 Second place award; $1,000 Award to first place winner's sponsoring teacher, plus airfare and accommodations to attend one day of the LBJ Presidential Library Civil Rights Summit in April 2014. The winners and three finalists will each receive a copy of The Vantage Point: Perspectives of the Presidency 1963-1969, by Lyndon Baines Johnson. All contest participants will receive a Certificate of Participation.
