Scholastic Journalism Week
SJW Student Poster Contest
JEA is hosting the Scholastic Journalism Week Student Poster Contest from Aug. 11-Sept. 15, 2025. We will feature the winning design on a commemorative poster promoting #SJW2026.
Students are encouraged to submit poster designs inspired by this year's theme, Press Under Pressure. The SJW committee will select three finalists and JEA members will then vote for the winner.
The commemorative poster featuring the winning student design will be mailed to all JEA members in November to promote Scholastic Journalism Week 2026. We encourage you to display the poster in your classroom before and after the big week.
Click here to view or download a digital version of last year's winning poster, designed by Maryann Bautista of Omaha (Nebraska) Bryan High School.
#SJW2026 featured schools
For Scholastic Journalism Week, JEA features several schools on social media, putting a major focus on the many ways in which scholastic newsrooms around the country are diverse.
Schools will be able to submit to be featured in 2026, so check back here for the submission form. Staff will email a certificate to featured schools' administrators to acknowledge and celebrate the great work you are doing.
Declare Scholastic Journalism Week in your hometown
Use this resolution template, created by Stan Zoller, MJE, to encourage your school board, city council, county board or even student council to declare the week Scholastic Journalism Week in your area.