The Clarke County Education Foundation (CCEF) is pleased to invite all Clarke County Public Schools (CCPS) students to participate in our annual Holiday Greeting Card Art Contest! Each year, CCEF showcases student creativity by selecting original artwork to be featured on the official CCEF holiday greeting card—shared throughout the community during the holiday season.
This year’s theme is “Joy & Light in Clarke County.” Students are encouraged to interpret the theme in their own creative way and submit artwork that reflects the spirit, beauty, and warmth of our community.
Who Can Enter
All students enrolled in CCPS (Pre-K through 12th grade) are eligible to participate. One winner will be selected from each school level, and an overall winner will be chosen from the group of finalists.
Cash Prizes
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Boyce ES (Pre-K–2): $50
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DG Cooley ES (Pre-K–2): $50
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Boyce ES (3–5): $50
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DG Cooley ES (3–5): $50
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Johnson-Williams MS (6–8): $50
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Clarke County High School (9–12): $50
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One overall winner: Additional $50 + artwork featured on the 2025 CCEF Holiday Greeting Card
Winners and finalists will be recognized during the December 2025 CCPS School Board Meeting (attendance not required).
Artwork Requirements
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Size: 8.5 x 11 inches, landscape orientation
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Medium: Any traditional art medium (colored pencils, markers, crayon, watercolor, etc.)
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Must be original, dry, and free of smudging
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One entry per student
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All entries must include the Holiday Greeting Card Permission Form attached to the back
How to Submit
Students should return their completed artwork and permission form to their teacher or school office no later than:
Monday, December 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM. ENTRY FORM HERE!
All properly labeled artwork will be returned to students after judging.
We Can’t Wait to See Your Creativity!
CCEF is proud to celebrate the artistic talents of our students each year. We look forward to seeing the joy, light, and imagination Clarke County students bring to this year’s contest.
For questions, please contact the Clarke County Education Foundation at di******@*****nc.org.
About the Clarke County Education Foundation (CCEF)
Founded in 1991 by Clarke County parents and community members, the Clarke County Education Foundation (CCEF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening and enriching Clarke County Public Schools. Guided by a volunteer board of 14 members and a part-time executive director, CCEF has invested more than $3.8 million in student scholarships, teacher grants, innovation initiatives, and donor-directed support for educational programs.
Learn more at www.ccefinc.org