Below you can find information about the various contests sponsored by the Texas School Safety Center. The past year's contest winners are also posted.


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• Anti-Gang Poster Contest
• Safe School Award
• Outstanding Service Award
• Middle School Essay Contest

Creativity and a positive message can help your students win up to $500!

The Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC) and the Texas Gang Investigators Association (TGIA) are proud to announce the 8th Annual Anti-Gang Poster Contest.

The essay contest has been a huge success in the past, and we are looking forward to an even greater response this year. Each year the TxSSC recognizes six middle school and high school students for their efforts, thoughts, and ideas on eliminating violence in schools. This contest provides students grades 6th thru 12th an opportunity to draw, create, or paint positive messages against gang violence. This is a wonderful opportunity that gives students the chance to demonstrate their artistic skills and be able to receive up to $500.

Please keep in mind that the deadline for the poster contest is May 2, 2008. In order to be eligible, participants must use the official 2008 Anti-Gang Poster entry form.

For more information about the poster contest contact Cynthia Arredondo or June Cerda at 877.304.2727.

The Safe Schools Award is presented to a school district that has demonstrated exceptional safety planning, programs, processes, and improvements in school safety. To nominate a school, please complete the Safe School Award Nomination Form and fax to 512.245.1465. Winners will be presented at the 2008 School Based Law Enforcement Conference (SBLE) in Corpus Christi.

Safe School Award Nomination Form

The Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC) is proud to announce the 9th Annual Middle School Essay Contest.

The essay contest has been a huge success in the past, and we are looking forward to an even greater response this year. Each year the TxSSC recognizes six middle school students for their efforts, thoughts, and ideas on eliminating violence in schools. Students are encouraged to write on topics including: bullies & victims, weapons in schools, making positive choices, and the dangers of using tobacco, alcohol and other drugs. Students are awarded up to $500 (1st Place), $300 (2nd Place), and $200 (3rd Place). We hope that your school will join us as we continue to make Texas schools safe.

Please keep in mind that the deadline for the essay contest is Friday, February 29, 2008.
For more information about the contest contact Cynthia Balboa at 877.304.2727.

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2008 Texas School Safety Center Essay Contest Entry Form

2007 Essay Contest Winners

Below are the 2007 Essay Contest Winners: (picture above each winner).