2026-2027 Yearbook Cover Contest
Design the Next Yearbook Cover!
For the first time ever, the cover of the Eaton Elementary Yearbook will be created by you! Enter your original art for a chance to have your artwork featured on every student's yearbook cover.
Important Dates and Timeline
Submission Deadline: Friday, December 19, 2026
Teacher and Staff Selection: Top 5 finalists chosen by Friday, January 8, 2027
Student Vote: Finalist voting takes place on campus during the second week of January!
Contest Theme: Global Contributor
The theme is inspired by CUSD’s Portrait of a Learner. Show us what it means to be a Global Contributor! Your artwork could highlight:
Caring for our planet and environment
Showing kindness and respect to all cultures
Working together to make the world a better place
Artwork Guidelines and Rules
Paper and Orientation:
Use standard 8.5" x 11" white paper in Vertical (Portrait) orientation.
Backing Mount: Glue your finished white paper onto a piece of construction paper or cardstock (any color! It can be 8.5" x 11" or slightly larger, like 9" x 12"). This keeps your artwork flat and protected.
Acceptable Media:
Use bold, vibrant colors (markers, colored pencils, paint, or ink work best!).
Avoid: Light graphite pencils, crayons (they scan unevenly), and 3D materials (glitter, pom-poms, macaroni, etc.).
Margin Safety: Keep all important text and drawings at least 0.5 inches away from all edges so nothing gets trimmed during printing.
Originality: Must be 100% original artwork created solely by the student. No copyrighted characters (e.g., Disney, Pokémon, Marvel) or AI-generated images allowed.
How to Submit Your Artwork
Write Details on the Back: Write the student's full name, grade, and teacher/class number on the BACK of the construction paper.
⚠️ Do NOT write any student information on the FRONT of the artwork so voting stays anonymous.
Turn It In: Drop your artwork into the Yearbook Collection Bin in the PTO corner of the school office by Friday, December 19, 2026.