Yearbook Cover Contest Guideline and Rules
An 8th Grade student design will be selected for the cover of the Houston Middle School Yearbook for the 2024-2025 school year.
Requirements for submitting a design:
o Use 8 1⁄2 X 11 inch paper, Procreate, or Canva o Vertical format.
o Materials- optional.
o Flat 2-diminsional designs, no pop-ups.
o Must include the words “Houston Middle School” “2024-2025” o All words must be spelled correctly.
o First Name, Last Name, Grade, and Art Teacher/Focus on the back of artwork.
o No computer-generated photos or stock photos.
o No coloring book pages.
Suggestions or ideas to consider when designing your cover:
o The cover will be printed in color. It is up to you to decide what materials and color you will use. You may use pencil, crayon, marker, or paint.
o Make sure any extra lines are erased thoroughly.
o Color carefully.
o Make sure you have a theme that matches your cover design (Ex. Four Houses, One School, Mustangs Mixtape, etc.) o Will you use a Houston Mustang? Or do you have a different idea?
o Will you use the Houston colors of black, red, and white?
o If you would like to look at past covers, they are available in the library.
o Be original. Do not trace pictures.
Deadline:
o AlldrawingsshouldbesubmittedtoMrs.Squiresinthelibraryby3:00pmonFriday,October4th. o A winner will be announced after fall break.
Prizes:
o The winner of the contest will have the honor of having their artwork displayed on the yearbook cover.
o The winner will receive a free yearbook. o Cash/Gift Card prize