Creative Journeys
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Watch: Student artists share the inspiration behind their success
Gold Key honorees Nate Barot and Jazel Medina create artwork that examines family connections and cultural heritage
Regional Ceremony
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Ceremonies honor the power of student expression
Events highlight Gold and Silver Key recipients' creativity and resilience
2025 Honorees
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2025 regional award winners
See the complete list of honorees of the Harris County Regional Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
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2025 national award winners
See the complete list of students from our region who received national medals
2025 Regional Scholastic Awards Ceremony
Important info for 2024–2025
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Date Event September 1, 2024 ⏳ Window Opens for Student Entries December 2, 2024 ⏰ Last Day to Sign Up to Judge Student Entries December 16, 2024 ⏰ Last Day to Submit Entries February 4, 2025 📣 Regional Awards Announced February 24, 2025 Art Drop-Off February 25–March 21, 2025 🎨 Regional High School Art Exhibit Celebration (Harris County Department of Education - North Post Oak Building, 6005 Westview Drive, Houston, TX 77055) February 25–March 28, 2025 🎨 Regional Middle School Art Exhibit Celebration (Texas Art Supply) March 27, 2025 🥇 Scholastic Art & Writing Ceremony March 31, 2025 Art Pickup June 11, 2025 🔑 National Gold Key Ceremony
About the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
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For more than a century, the Awards, presented by the nonprofit Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, have identified the early promise of some of our nation’s most accomplished visionaries and encouraged young artists and writers to pursue a variety of creative career paths and endeavors.
Harris County Department of Education is a unique, educational entity that serves school districts, government agencies, nonprofits, and the public in the third-largest county in the U.S. Annually, HCDE serves a quarter-million students and educators through schools for students with profound special needs; the oldest adult education program in Texas; Head Start early childhood education; school-based therapy services; and afterschool programs. HCDE also offers educators professional development and certification, school safety training, records management, and a purchasing cooperative. #SeeTheImpact at www.hcde-texas.org.
Latest News
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A promising future: Fort Bend student finds confidence through Scholastic success
Senior Zarya Smith's award-winning story highlights themes of belonging and self-discovery
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Scholastic middle school art honorees celebrated at exhibit reception
Find out where you can see winning middle and high school entries throughout March
Contact Us
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Center for Educator Success
Harris County Department of Education
6300 Irvington Blvd.
Houston, TX 77022
Phone: 713-696-1318
Email: scholastictx001@hcde-texas.orgAndrea Segraves
Senior Director of Center for Educator Success