Ohio Schools is looking for some creative cover ideas… and students’ thoughts on what makes their school great—whether it’s a teacher or staff member, friends, special projects, classes or extracurriculars.
All students enrolled in grades K-12 in public schools in Ohio are eligible to enter our annual design competition. Students should design a cover that best expresses their ideas on “What makes my school great.”
The best design will be featured as the cover for the June/July 2025 issue of Ohio Schools. In addition, the grand prize winner will receive a $100 gift certificate. Winners of each category will have their work featured inside the June/July 2025 issue and will receive a $50 gift certificate. Teachers of the winning students will also receive a $50 gift certificate.
All students who submit designs will receive an Ohio Schools Cover Design Competition certificate of participation.
DEADLINE – MARCH 1, 2025
HOW TO ENTER:
Artwork should not include text or the Ohio Schools name
Artwork should be 8.5″ x 11″, vertical orientation
On the back of each design, students must clearly print:
– Name
– School name
– Teacher name
– School address and phone number
Age and Grade:
– Group A: grades K, 1-4
– Group B: grades 5-8
– Group C: grades 9-12
Designs must be received by March 1, 2025
Please send all entries to:
Ohio Schools Create a Cover Contest
225 East Broad Street, Box 2550
Columbus, OH 43216
Entries that do not adhere to contest rules and guidelines will be disqualified.