Creative Writing Contest

The Hays Arts Council presents an annual creative writing contest in prose and poetry for Ellis County students in Kindergarten through 12th grade.  After works are submitted through anonymous codes, the FHSU English Department serves as the judging panel, this year chaired by faculty member, Morgan Chalfant.  Judges award 1st, 2nd, 3rd, & Honorable Mention awards.  

Through the support of the Hays Optimist Club, books of the winning works will be published and presented to winning students with award ribbons during a ceremony & reception on April 30, 2023 in the FHSU Memorial Union Ballroom. 

link to the 2023 project details

link to the 2022 book of winning works

link to the 2021 book of winning works