Guidelines:

• Students may enter an original short story or poem.
• Entries and cover sheet must be saved as a Word document, with no less than 12 point font using Times New Roman
• All entries must include a completed "Cover Sheet" signed by the student, parent, and teacher. A copy of the  Cover Sheet can be found here:  YA Student Coversheet, 2019-20.docx
• Save an electronic copy of the entry and cover sheet.  All Lisbon winners will need to submit both electronic copies to amy_olson@hcpss.org
• Student names should be on the cover sheet, not the entry.
• Entries must be the student's original work; however, adults may provide help with editing conventions. 
• NO graphics
• Entries of a violent nature will be deemed inappropriate
• Each story may range from a minimum of 2 paragraphs to no more than 3 typed pages

Students must submit a printed copy of the cover sheet and entry on or before December 2, 2019.

The judging committee will select a First Place and Honorable Mention for each grade. Our First place winners from each grade will judged at the county level then possibly the state level.

Happy Writing!