The Rusk County Poetry Society (RCPS), a chapter of the Poetry Society of Texas, is a Henderson-based group known for founding the annual Northeast Texas Poetry in Schools contest. For over 50 years, RCPS has promoted youth literacy and creative expression by hosting this competition, which now attracts nearly 1,000 entries annually from 1st-12th graders.
Key Details about the Rusk County Poetry Society:
- Poetry in Schools Contest: Founded by RCPS, this competition is now co-sponsored with Young Audiences of Northeast Texas and Region 7 Education Service Center. The society provides a scholarship to the first-place 12th-grade winner of the regional poetry contest.The contest has evolved to include collaborations with local writers and educators to judge submissions, with awards presented annually in April to celebrate National Poetry Month.
- Affiliation: As a member chapter of the Poetry Society of Texas (PST), we are part of a statewide network promoting poetry.
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