Welcome to Safe Routes to School
🚸 Attention Washoe County School District Students (Grades K–12)
Safe Routes to School
3rd Annual Pedestrian & Bike Safety Poster Contest
Show your creativity and help promote pedestrian and bicycle safety! One winner in each age category will receive:
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📱 An iPad
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🚲 A brand-new bike
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🚌 Their artwork wrapped on an RTC bus for one year
🏆 Age Categories
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Elementary School
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Middle School
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High School
Note: Elementary students must include Washoe County School Police K-9 Astro in their poster.
📅 Important Dates
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Entry Deadline: February 6, 2026
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Submission Cutoff: 4:30 PM
🎨 Poster Requirements
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Size: 11” x 17” white paper
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Message must promote safe walking or biking
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Text must be short and easy to read by drivers traveling 40 mph
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Any medium allowed: hand-drawn, painted, or computer-designed
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No copyrighted material permitted
📝 Labeling Instructions
Clearly label the back of the poster with:
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Student Name
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Grade
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Teacher’s Name (First & Last)
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School
📬 Submission Address
Safe Routes to School
C/O School Police
425 East Ninth Street
Reno, NV 89512
Entries must be received by February 6, 2026 at 4:30 PM.
⚠️ Important Disclaimers
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Posters containing copyrighted material will not be judged.
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All submissions become the property of the Safe Routes to School Program.
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WCSD and RTC are not liable for any claims related to contest prizes.
Questions? Please use the Contact Us link at the bottom of this page.
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Thank you, RTC Washoe!
🎉 Have fun and good luck!