TOPEKA - Artwork by an Ellsworth first grader has been selected for the cover of the 2022 Keep It Clean Kansas calendar.
Additionally, artwork by a Wilson eighth grader was selected for inclusion in the calendar.
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment's Bureau of Waste Management has announced the 13 winners of the 2022 Keep It Clean Kansas Calendar competition. This year’s theme was “Recycle Right – What Really Belongs in the Recycle Bin.”
This is the 23rd anniversary of the Keep It Clean Kansas calendar. Each year, students from across Kansas (grades K-12) are encouraged to submit their artwork for a chance to be featured in the annual calendar.
“Every submission to the Keep It Clean Kansas calendar contest shows the importance of recycling,” said Ashley Goss, acting secretary. “Recycling the correct materials will ensure a healthy and clean Kansas for future generations.”
The calendar project was created to encourage students to be engaged in environmental issues in their communities. Thirteen winners, one from each grade, were selected to be featured in the calendar.
Kindergarten - Harper Thibault, Southwest Elementary School, Pratt
First Grade - Gracen Kasper, Ellsworth Elementary School, Ellsworth - cover winner
Second Grade - Harper Carpenter, Garfield Elementary, Parsons
Third Grade - Gabby Kusmaul, Madison Elementary, Madison
Fourth Grade - Cindy Nguyen, Isely Traditional Magnet Elementary, Bel Aire
Fifth Grade - Hana Nguyen. Colvin Elementary, Wichita
Sixth Grade - Gwenyth McDow, Liberty Memorial Central Middle School, Lawrence
Seventh Grade - Sofia Simic, Hoisington Middle School, Hoisington
Eighth Grade - Macie Ortiz, Wilson Schools, Wilson
Ninth Grade - Lydia Morrison, Cheney High School, Cheney
10th Grade - Kayann Humble, Pittsburg High School, Pittsburg
11th Grade - Dreyton Hughes, Phillipsburg High School, Phillipsburg
12th Grade - Aerianna Jones, Pittsburg High School, Pittsburg
Those interested in ordering a copy of the free calendar may contact kdhe.keepitcleankansas@ks.gov.