


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?
The Senior High Creative Writing Contest is included in the Spring Fine Arts Competition
Email Entries to:
CACS
Memo: 2025-26 AACS National Creative Writing Contest Memo
Rules: 2025-26 AACS National Creative Writing Contest Rules
Judging Forms: 2025-26 Judging Forms for Creative Writing