Show Us What 9-1-1 Means to You

Pick one theme and make it yours.

📱 CALL. TEXT. SAVE A LIFE.
Show how calling or texting 9-1-1 can get help during an emergency.

🚨 KNOW WHEN TO CALL 9-1-1
Show what a real emergency looks like and when someone should call for help.

❤️ YOU CAN BE BRAVE AND CALL 9-1-1 TOO
Show other kids that they can call 9-1-1 when there’s an emergency and an adult can’t call.

📍 HELP STARTS WITH YOU
Show what someone should know when contacting 9-1-1, like their location, what happened, and how to answer a telecommunicator’s questions.

Everyone In Grades Pre-K – 12th Is Invited

Bell • Coryell • Hamilton • Lampasas • Milam • Mills • San Saba • Fort Hood

ONE KID
Enter on your own.

A GROUP
Create something together.

A WHOLE CLASS

Yep. That counts too.

Public school • Private school • Charter school • Homeschool

Make It Your Way

🖍 HAND DRAWN
Markers, crayons, pencils, paint—we want to see it.

🎨 MIXED MEDIA
Get creative. Just make sure we can scan it clearly.

💻 DIGITAL ART
Digital illustration is welcome too.

Your artwork must be your own. AI-generated artwork is not allowed.

13 Artists. 13 Spots.

12 MONTHS + 1 COVER

We’ll select 13 winning entries from across the CTECD region. Twelve will be featured as monthly artwork in our regional 9-1-1 calendar, and one will be selected for the cover.

Winning artwork may also be featured on CTECD social media and in future 9-1-1 public education.

Quick Check

☐ The artist is under 18.
☐ The artist lives in one of the eligible counties or Fort Hood.
☐ The artwork fits one of the four contest themes.
☐ The artwork is original.
☐ No AI-generated artwork was used.
☐ The image/file is clear enough to print.
☐ A parent or guardian is completing/approving the submission.

Looks good? Send it to us!