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WTRPC Poster Contest

West Texas Poison Center – 2026 Student Contests

National Poison Prevention Week is March 15–22, 2026.

Poster Contest (Grades 3–5)

Create a bold, colorful poster that teaches your community how to stay safe from poisons and compete for regional and statewide recognition.

Quick Info

Open to: Grades 3rd–5th
Regional prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd place. First place advances to the
state contest.
Deadline: February 6, 2026
Entry form, click here

Poison Prevention Video Contest (Ages 13–19 years)

Bring poison prevention to life with a 30–90 second video for a chance to win locally and advance to the Texas statewide competition.

Quick info:

Open to Ages: 13-19
Regional prize provided by West Texas Poison Center. First place
in region advances to the state contest.
Deadline: February 6, 2026
Entry form & contest rules, click here

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