The Washoe County School district Holiday Card Competition returned for its 14th year with more than 800 student entries. The competition allows artwork including paintings, drawings, photography or computer-generated designs in four categories based on grade level: K-2, 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12.
The four winners from each category will have their artwork represent WCSD’s “warmest holiday wishes to the community” through both electronic and printed cards.
The K-2 finalists are:
Elliette Reeves, a first grader from Inskeep Elementary School, was a finalist in the K-2 category with their submission featuring Santa Claus and a very cozy cat.
Violet Oakes, a second grader from Gomm Elementary School, was a finalist in the K-2 category with their submission of a happy, ornament-laden reindeer.
Kinsley Wuest, a second grader from Melton Elementary School, was a finalist in the K-2 category with their submission of a snowy moonlit town. (Winner)
The Grades 3-5 finalists are:
Kaylee Song, a fifth grader from Gomm Elementary School, was a finalist in the 3-5 category with their submission of an ornament on an evergreen containing a wintry cottage scene.
Sawyer Tohlen, a fourth grader from Gomm Elementary School, was a finalist in the 3-5 category with their submission of a reindeer pulling a WCSD school bus.
Emma Vale, a fourth grader from Beasley Elementary School, was a finalist in the 3-5 category for their submission of three ornaments hanging from a watercolor Christmas pine. (Winner)
The Middle School finalists are:
Scarlett Corbett, a seventh grader from Billinghurst Middle School, was a finalist in the 6-8 category for their submission of a reindeer beneath mistletoe. (Winner)
Natalie Orellana Rodus, a sixth grader from Swope Middle School, was a finalist in the 6-8 category for their submission of a WCSD school bus being driven by a gingerbread bus driver.
Idanna Ledezma, a sixth grader from Vaughn Middle School, was a finalist in the 6-8 category for their submission of a wintry, candle-lit window sill. 
The High School finalists are:
Oliver Chism, a sophomore of AACT, was a finalist in the 9-12 category for their submission of happy holiday mice boarding a school bus. (Winner)
Ximena Lopez-Padilla, a sophomore of Reno High School, was a finalist in the 9-12 category for their submission of a snuggly penguin.
Burgandi Turley, a sophomore of Spanish Springs High School, was a finalist in the 9-12 category for their submission of a border collie wrapped in Christmas lights. 
