Herricks Students Shine in 2025 Scholastic Writing Awards!

By Williston Post Staff

A record-breaking 20 Herricks students have been recognized as 2025 Regional Scholastic Writing Award winners, marking the highest number of honorees in district history! This includes an impressive 13 Gold Key awards, the highest regional honor, with winners advancing to the national competition.

The Scholastic Writing Awards are the nation’s most prestigious program for young writers, recognizing originality, skill, and personal voice. Herricks students earned Gold Keys, Silver Keys, and Honorable Mentions across categories like Poetry, Flash Fiction, and Personal Essay & Memoir.

Congratulations to these talented writers on their outstanding achievement, and best of luck to the Gold Key winners at nationals!