Students across the district in grades K-12 submitted their artwork virtually and in person for the 10th annual NECSD Holiday Card contest. Of 70 total submissions, five student designs were selected.

The winners’ artwork is being made into cards. The artists were recognized at a regular Board of Education meeting on December 12, 2023. 

Information about each submission and the artwork:

Ava Torres
School: Gidney Avenue Memorial School (GAMS)
Art Teacher: Ms. Kimlin
Title of Work: Wonderful Winterland
Materials Used: Crayon

Anthony Palacios Orellana
School: Fostertown School
Art Teacher: Ms. Allen
Title of Work: Untitled
Materials Used: Metallic Tempera Paint Sticks

Emma Staszak
School: Gardnertown Leadership Academy
Art Teacher: Ms. DeLaigle
Title of Work: Merry Christmas Santa Claus
Materials Used: Markers

Jah’zye Herring
School: NFA Main
Art Teacher: Ms. Carbone
Title of Work: Chocolate by a Campfire
Materials Used: Camera, Hot Chocolate

Guillermo Guevara
School: NFA Main
Art Teacher: Ms. Gabriele
Title of Work: Winter Spirit
Materials Used: Color pencil and a bit of paint

Honorable Mentions

Zoe Miranda, Gardnertown Leadership Academy

Saana Carranceia, GAMS

Alondra Mariano Ccolqque, Fostertown 

Elise Soto, GAMS

Jhuanka Guachichulca, GAMS

Zoe Cruz, GAMS

Karli Smith, NFA Main

Milagrose Giron, NFA North 

Dominick Y. Zorrilla Flores, NFA Main

Peter Oates, NFA Main

Vianey Vazquez, NFA Main

Arlowe Schultz, NFA Main

Brianna Ebanks, NFA Main

Jeorgia Ponder, NFA West 

Jacqueline Gonzalez, NFA Main

Isaiah King, Dareline Torres, Kaden Scott, & Andromeda Rosado, Temple Hill Academy