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SHPBS Reveals the Winners of the 2024 PBS KIDS Writers Contest


SHPBS Reveals the Winners of the 2024 PBS KIDS Writers Contest

 

BUNKER HILL, KS - Smoky Hills PBS (SHPBS) is thrilled to unveil the 2024 PBS KIDS Writers Contest winners.  SHPBS saw an outpouring of creativity from children across Central and Western Kansas.

 

Open to children in 1st through 5th grade, the contest received captivating stories that showcased the unique voice and creativity of its author.  To read the winning stories and view the “Young Writers & Illustrators Award Show”, visit SmokyHillsPBS.org.


Third Grade Winners

1st - Space Explorer - Lincoln Kelly - Otis-Bison Elementary - Timken

3rd - Detective Peaches - Zoey Funk - Otis-Bison Elementary - Olmitz


Congratulations to Lincoln and Zoey!!


Smoky Hills PBS extends its heartfelt congratulations to all participants for their creativity and dedication to storytelling.  We also want to thank the teachers who incorporate this fun contest in their classrooms!  The 2024 PBS KIDS Writers Contest emphasizes Smoky Hills PBS's ongoing commitment to fostering literacy and creativity in children across the communities we serve.


Thank you to Messer for being the proud sponsor of the 2024 PBS KIDS Writers Contest!

For more information about Smoky Hills PBS and its educational initiatives, please visit SmokyHillsPBS.org.

 

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Smoky Hills PBS serves 71 counties in Central and Western Kansas.  Smoky Hills PBS is committed to providing educational and entertaining programming for viewers of all ages. As a trusted source of quality content, we strive to inspire, inform, and engage our community through television, online platforms, and community events.

Smoky Hills PBS is available over the air, on many cable systems, DirecTV, DirecTV Stream, Dish Network, YouTube TV, and HULU + LIVE TV.  You can also access Smoky Hills PBS via the FREE mobile app for Android and iPhone devices and is also available to stream by clicking here:  video.smokyhillstv.org/livestream.


For the full press release with all listed winners, please see the attached PDF.


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Zoey posing with award in front of her name on TV
Zoey posing with award in front of her name on TV

Lincoln posing with award in front of his name on TV
Lincoln posing with award in front of his name on TV

Zoey and Lincoln posing with prizes in front of TV
Zoey and Lincoln posing with prizes in front of TV

Zoey and Lincoln posing with prizes in front of TV
Zoey and Lincoln posing with prizes in front of TV

Zoey reading letter from SHPBS
Zoey reading letter from SHPBS

Lincoln reading letter from SHPBS
Lincoln reading letter from SHPBS

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