Harris County Department of Education
2024-2025 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Celebration

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  • Get ready for an inspiring evening of creativity and recognition at the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Ceremony happening Thursday, March 27, 2025, and hosted by the Harris County Department of Education. This is an event dedicated to celebrating your remarkable talents and achievements!

    We are committed to accessibility and will provide handicapped accessible facilities. Be sure to inform us of any specific needs. 

    Additionally, due to the large number of honorees, we must limit attendees. We recommend not bringing young children (toddlers, babies), as the ceremonies can be long, and we want to ensure everyone can enjoy the event. Thank you for understanding. Scroll down for more information.

     
    VENUE INFORMATION
    Cullen Theater at Wortham Center
    501 Texas Ave.
    Houston, TX 77002 
     
     
    TWO CEREMONIES
    Thursday, March 27, 2025
    5:30–6:30 p.m. & 7:30–8:30 p.m.
    Find out which ceremony you should attend below

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Ceremony 1

Thursday, March 27, 2025 • 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Honorees from the schools and districts below are invited to attend the first ceremony on Thursday, March 27

 

Aldine Fort Bend
Alief Friendswood
Alvin Galena Park
Channelview Goose Creek
Clear Creek Houston
Crosby Humble
Cypress-Fairbanks Private Art Studios
Deer Park Private Writing Studios

Ceremony 2

Thursday, March 27, 2025 • 7:30–8:30 p.m.
Honorees from the schools and districts below are invited to attend the second ceremony on Thursday, March 27

 

Katy Spring
Klein Spring Branch
Lamar Tomball
Pasadena Private Schools
Pearland Charter Schools
Home Schools

Program

Parking Info

 

Parking for the event is $13 (prepaid) at the Theater District. You can also park on the street in available spaces.

If you choose to park in the Theater District, entrances 8 (off Prairie St) and 6 (off Texas St) are the closest to the Wortham Center.

If you use these garages, after you park, you will need to make your way to Garage Level 2 to the Wortham Center entrance. The entrance is marked by a large round silver header. Signs for the Scholastic Ceremony will be at this entrance.

If you park in another garage in the district, follow the signs and directions to the Wortham Center.

FAQs

  • Is it just Gold Key Awardees or Gold and Silver Key Awardees?
    Both Gold Key and Silver Key Awardees are invited to the ceremony. 

    Is it just High School or High School and Middle School?
    Both High School and Middle School students are invited to the ceremony and will be announced individually.

    How do I sign up for my tickets?
    No RSVP or sign-up is required. There will be ushers placed at the entrance with tickets. Student Awardees must request a STUDENT ticket and guests and teachers will request a GUEST ticket. VIP’s will go to the VIP table to retrieve their tickets, along with their guest tickets, located at the entrance to the Cullen Theater, by the escalators. 

    Do I need to bring my ID or proof of award to attend?
    No proof of ID or proof of award is required.