Holiday Card Contest / Idaho Department of Education

Holiday Card Contest Photo of art supplies

2024 Holiday Card Contest

Fifth grader Emersyn Hanks of Rock Creek Elementary in Twin Falls took the K - 6 division with a whimsical Santa-themed tree and Sandpoint High School eleventh grader Izzy Davidson’s hat-wearing holiday moose won the 7 - 12 category and both will be featured on the Idaho Department of Education’s holiday cards.

“This is always a fun and refreshing way for the department to get into the holiday spirit with a focus on students, and I always love seeing the amazing talent that these young artists have,” Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield said. “I’d like to thank each student who took the time to submit to the contest and to congratulate Emersyn and Izzy on their winning work this year."

Winners were selected for each grade level, and the outpouring of colorful, imaginative art made it very difficult – although fun – for judges to narrow the field to just thirteen winners to grace the Idaho Department of Education website.

The contest is open to all Idaho public school students in grades K through 12. See below for all of this year’s winners, and watch for next year’s announcement so your students can join in the fun!