Earth Day Poster & Writing Contest submissions due March 14

Calling all Hayward students! In celebration of Earth Day and its principles, you are invited to submit entries to the 42nd Annual Earth Day Poster and Writing Contest.

Entries are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 14, and may focus on one or more of the following topics: water conservation, renewable energy, recycling and composting, a litter-free environment, energy conservation, sustainable meals, environmental justice and biking, walking and carpooling.

Two winners for poster entries and two winners for poem/essay entries will be selected from each of the following grade categories: kindergarten-1st grade, 2nd-3rd grades, 4th-5th grades, 6th-8th grades, and 9th-12th grades. Entries will be judged on originality, clarity and expression of theme.

First-place winners will receive a $200 gift certificate. Second-place winners will receive a $150 gift certificate. Additionally, all the winners will be entered in a drawing for two $200 gift certificates. One winner will be drawn from the poster winners and another winner will be drawn from the poem/essay winners.

Teachers of the winning students will also receive gift certificates. Teachers with a first-place winner will receive a $100 gift certificate. Teachers with a second-place winner will receive a $75 gift certificate.

For more information and to download submission forms, visit the contest page here on the City of Hayward website.