Idaho fifth graders invited to enter in national poster contest

MERIDIAN – The Idaho State Police, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Justice, invites fifth-grade students in the state to enter in the 42nd Annual National Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest.

By creating artwork around this year’s theme, “Bringing Our Missing Children Home,” fifth graders may both showcase their creativity and raise awareness around child safety.

All contest participants receive a letter of appreciation for their efforts. Idaho state awards certificates to the first-, second- and third-place finishers. The state winner receives a certificate from the DOJ and represents Idaho in the national competition. The national winner travels to Washington, D.C., for the National Missing Children’s Day ceremony, their poster professionally printed and displayed as a national awareness symbol.

The deadline to enter is Feb. 22. For more information and submission guidelines, visit ISP’s website at isp.idaho.gov/alerts/contest.