06/01/2026
As we close out May Mental Health Awareness Month, we want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible creativity, strength, and resilience shown by our students across Person County Schools!
Earlier this month, we had the honor of recognizing our district winners for the PCS Mental Health Awareness Art Contest, themed “Radiate Resilience.” Their artwork beautifully reflected hope, perseverance, kindness, healing, and the importance of mental wellness.
Today, we are excited to celebrate ALL of our school winners by grade level and school! These students did an amazing job using their creativity and artistic talents to shine a light on mental health awareness and resilience through challenges.
Thank you to every student who participated, every staff member who supported this contest, and every school that encouraged students to share their voices through art. The submissions were inspiring, meaningful, and a reminder that creativity can be a powerful way to express emotions, build connection, and spread hope.
Keep shining bright.
Keep spreading kindness.
Keep radiating resilience.
South Elementary (Grades K-2)
1st place - Nahmir Harris
2nd place - Serenity Corporal
3rd place - Gia Farias
South Elementary (Grades 3-5)
1st place - Melanie Mijares
2nd place - Daniel Satterfield
3rd place - Naomi Tadlock
Helena Elementary (Grades K-2)
1st place - Penelope Johnson
2nd place - Valentina Meredith
3rd place - Dreamer Solomon
Helena Elementary (Grades 3-5)
1st place - Brooklyn Carver
2nd place - Makynzie Plymel
3rd place - Nolan Solomon
Stories Creek Elementary (Grades K-2)
1st place - Nina Downey
2nd place - Ayla Newber
3rd place - Amaya Carrington
Stories Creek Elementary (Grades 3-5)
1st place - Ainslee Wrenn
2nd place - Ellie Lappin
3rd place - Simone Coggins Williams
Woodland Elementary (Grades K-2)
1st place - Sadie Pergerson
2nd place - Spenser Young
3rd place - Patrick Wilkes
Woodland Elementary (Grades 3-5)
1st place - Fernando Masis
2nd place - Laura Gonzalez
3rd place - Sephra Arauda
Oak Lane Elementary (Grades K-2)
1st place - Ryan Gilbert
2nd place - Duncan Henley
3rd place - Jaxon Seamster
Oak Lane Elementary (Grades 3-5)
1st place - Eli Dickens
2nd place - Sarah Misner
3rd place - Ariela Calix Rivera
Southern Middle School
1st place - Jeredine Uwanyirigiye
2nd place - Evangeline Jennings
Northern Middle School
1st place - Magdalena Nunez
2nd place - Camilo Diaz
3rd place - Brooklyn Cook
PECIL
1st place - Maya Traistor
2nd place - Abigail Osorio