creative writing contest winners

The Salamanca City Central School English Language Arts (ELA) instructional coaches recently announced the winners of the districtโ€™s first creative writing contest.

Students were asked to submit a fictional short story about a character who perseveres. The contest was open to students in grades 3-12.

Grade level winners are:

3rd Grade: Ella Earley, Liana Jimerson

4th Grade: Drew Clayson, Merle Watt

5th Grade: Alexis Westman, Ryder Jimerson

6th Grade: Charli Mae Ross, Emelia Prey

7th Grade: Jacob Herrick, Lauren John

8th Grade: Mitchel Schnaufer, Jaxson Ross, Carson Mohr

9th Grade: John Matteson

11th Grade: Serenity Snyder, Alexandria Seekins

Honorable mention honors were awarded to Rowan Brown (5th grade), Emily Benjamin (7th grade), Sunny O'Connor (8th grade) and Wyatt Pierce (8th grade).

Winners will receive a special award soon.