BUNKER HILL - Smoky Hills PBS (SHPBS) is thrilled to unveil the 2024 PBS KIDS Writers Contest winners. SHPBS saw an outpouring of creativity from children across Central and Western Kansas.
Open to children in 1st through 5th grade, the contest received captivating stories that showcased the unique voice and creativity of its author. To read the winning stories and view the “Young Writers & Illustrators Award Show”, visit SmokyHillsPBS.org.
2024 Smoky Hills PBS KIDS Writers Contest Winners
First Grade
1st – Happy Love – Madelyn Crisp – Osborne Elementary
2nd – The Lost Animals – Maverick Nicholson – Osborne Elementary
3rd – Daisy’s Flower – Mila LeSage – Lincoln Elementary - Hays
Second Grade
1st - The Missing Horse Named Winner - Karlie Gasper - Osborne Elementary
2nd - An Adventure with Friends! - Owen Mai - Russell
3rd - Wonderful Places - Everly Reimer - Meade Elementary
Third Grade
1st - Space Explorer - Lincoln Kelly - Otis-Bison Elementary - Timken
2nd - Dad’s Birthday Weekend at Wilson Lake - Noah Fanshier - St. John - Hudson USD 350
3rd - Detective Peaches - Zoey Funk - Otis-Bison Elementary - Olmitz
Fourth Grade
1st - The Story of Lexi - Madison Mawhitter - St. John - Hudson USD 350
2nd - The Queen of Space - Clara Yust - Harvest Christian School - Ulysses
3rd - Hallie and Pablo - Hallie Bonner - St. John - Hudson USD 350 – Stafford
Fifth Grade
1st - The Homeless Puppy - Andelyn Reimer - Meade Elementary
2nd - Little Owl’s Shiny Gem - Gannon Klein - Jefferson Elementary - Great Bend
3rd - The Mountain - Daisy Scott - Jefferson Elementary - Great Bend
Smoky Hills PBS extends its heartfelt congratulations to all participants for their creativity and dedication to storytelling. We also want to thank the teachers who incorporate this fun contest in their classrooms! The 2024 PBS KIDS Writers Contest emphasizes Smoky Hills PBS's ongoing commitment to fostering literacy and creativity in children across the communities we serve. Thank you to Messer for being the proud sponsor of the 2024 PBS KIDS Writers Contest!
For more information about Smoky Hills PBS and its educational initiatives, please visit SmokyHillsPBS.org.