Poetry Contest

MATS is pleased to announce that ten students, Kindergarten through Eighth Grade, received cash prizes and certificates for their submissions to a recent poetry contest. Participants were asked reflect on the subject of “home,” and their poems are a moving testimony to the importance of a safe and secure place to live, especially during the past year.

Following are the winning poems in two age groups:

“Home” by Brooke, Grade 3, Hancock and “Home” by James, Grade 4, Antrim

Other winners are: Skye, Grade 2, Hancock; Anna, K, Temple; Katence, Grade 3, Bennington; Paisley, Grade 3, Swanzey; Madyson, Grade 6, Swanzey; Maxx, Grade 6, Sharon; Georgia, Grade 8, Dublin and Rutvij, Grade 1, Jaffrey.