• Intermediate

    Grades 9-12 for the Carl Sandburg College 37th Annual Poetry Competition
  • Please Note

    This form is for single entries from the poet only. If you are not the poet or are entering more than one entry (such as for a whole class), please proceed to the form for Multiple or Third-Party Entries. Thank you for your cooperation.

     

    Rules

    • Poems must be 100% original (including no use of AI), previously unpublished, and no more than two pages in length.

    • Poets may enter only one poem.

    • Teachers may submit poems on behalf of students.

    • Poets must live in Sandburg district 518 or within 200 miles of it, OR must have attended or currently be attending Sandburg.

    • Word docs are preferred, though PDFs will be accepted as well.

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  • Frequently Asked Questions

    • Submissions accepted from November 1, 2025 through March 23, 2026.
    • Winners will be announced on March 31, 2026 via email and on our social media pages.
    • The Winners Banquet will be held the evening of April 23, 2026 at Sandburg's Galesburg campus. More details about time and location will be available closer to the event.
      • This event is invitation only for winners and their guests.

    If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Meghan Angle (mangle@sandburg.edu) and/or Sharon Trotter-Martin (strotter-martin@sandburg.edu).

    If texting is more your speed, you can text us at 309.807.4357.

     

    Please proceed to the next page submit your entry.

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