Carlisle Area School District

Empowering Every Learner

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CASD submitted 191 writing entries from grades 7-12 to the 2019 South Central Pennsylvania Scholastic Art and Writing contest.  Students submitted pieces in the following categories: Science Fiction/Fantasy, Humor, Short Story, Poetry, Flash Fiction, Personal Essay/Memoir, Critical Essay, Dramatic Script, Journalism, and Writing Portfolio. 77 submissions received regional awards.  Altogether, CASD students received 8 Gold Keys, 33 Silver Keys, and 36 Honorable Mentions. 

CASD submitted over 100 art entries from grades 7-12 to the 2019 South Central Pennsylvania Scholastic Art and Writing contest.  Students submitted pieces in the following categories: Painting, Drawing & Illustration, Ceramics & Glass, Digital , Art, Comic Art, Mixed Media, Photography, Sculpture, & Art Portfolio. Altogether, CASD students received 6 Gold Keys, 5 Silver Keys, and 14 Honorable Mentions.

Darah Arraheem-Waters was recognized as an “American Voices Nominee” for her Flash Fiction piece “Ten Steps to Hiding Your Illness.” Evan Bates was recognized as an “American Visions Nominee” for his sculpture entitled “Slipped Through My Fingers.” For more information on the American Voices & Visions Medal, click here. 

All Gold Key awardees’ entries are currently being considered for national recognition in New York City. National winners will be announced in March. Best of luck to them, and congratulations to all of our CASD students who submitted their work and whose work received recognition! Additional thanks and congratulations to all teachers who helped students prepare and submit their entries.