Attention Wilson Students and Teachers!
Short Story & Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by GFWC-PA Woman’s Club of Spring Township
Local winners will receive a monetary award and move on to the Pennsylvania state contest!
Categories
Grades K–2: Neatly printed (handwritten) or typed
Grades 3–5, 6–8, 9–12: Typed on 8.5” x 11” paper, single-sided, double-spaced
Short Stories
Any style, any subject
Maximum 20,000 words
Poetry
Any style, any subject
8–50 lines
Guidelines
Entries must be written by the student (individually or as part of a class project).
Students may submit one poem, one short story, or both.
Entries will not be returned—please keep a copy for yourself.
Judging is based on originality, theme, grammar, spelling, and content.
A cover page must be included with:
Student’s name
Address
Phone number
School
Grade
Teacher and Title
Deadline: Submit entries to the CT office by December 17, 2025.
📞 Questions? Contact Carol Witman, Chairman, at 610-678-2585