


National Creative Writing Competition
Grades 4-8
Deadline: Friday, December 8, 2025
2025-2026 Topics
Elementary (4-6 grades)
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Poetry—Write a poem on this topic: This makes me happy.
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Short Story—Write a story that involves something negative or bad that turns out to be positive or good.
Junior High (7-8 grades)
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Poetry—Write a poem about a celebration (for example: holiday, birthday, family tradition, winning a sporting event); consider including sights, sounds, taste, smells, emotions, and/or a specific participant's perspective.
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Short Story—Write a story in which the main character tries something new that is exciting, frightening, or enlightening. What does your character learn or how does he change from his experience?
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​​Mail Entries to:
CACS
Green River Christian Academy
800 Homestead Dr.
Green River, WY 82935
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Memo: 2025-26 AACS National Creative Writing Contest Memo
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Rules: 2025-26 AACS National Creative Writing Contest Rules
Judging Forms: 2025-26 Judging Forms for Creative Writing
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