Everett Public Schools (EPS) proudly recognizes students who were honored at the 2026 Snohomish County Regional Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Ceremony, held last month at the Everett Civic Auditorium.
This esteemed program celebrates exceptional artistic talent among middle and high school students across the country.
This year, EPS students earned multiple Gold Key, Silver Key, and Honorable Mention awards.
Some recognized students also participate in private art programs in addition to their school-based coursework.
- Emi Day, Cascade High School
- Lily Samuelson, Everett High School
- Chloe Kim, Jackson High School / Studio S Fine Arts
- Elan Yang, Heatherwood Middle School
Gold Key Award Recipients:Silver Key Award Recipients:
- Karolina Soloviova, Jackson High School
- Nai San Jose, Cascade High School
- Amber Liau, Jackson High School
- Chloe Kim, Jackson High School / Studio S Fine Arts
- Dani Kennedy, Cascade High School
- Evangelina Barnhart, Cascade High School
- Isabella Lee, Cascade High School
Honorable Mention Recipients:
- Allie Bangerter, Jackson High School
- Dani Kennedy, Cascade High School
- Harlie Meredith, Cascade High School
- Karolina Soloviova, Jackson High School
- Lily Samuelson, Everett High School
- Nai San Jose, Cascade High School
- Ruben Gurung, Everett High School
- Amber Liau, Jackson High School
- Callia Park, Jackson High School
- Chloe Kim, Jackson High School / Studio S Fine Arts
- Joshua Ok, Jackson High School
- Preston Simmavong, Cascade High School
- Rai Pereira, Cascade High School
- Samantha Tang, Cascade High School
The American Voices Award (writing) and the American Visions Award (art) are among the highest honors presented through the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, recognizing exceptional student work from across geographic regions of the country. Students must first earn a regional Gold Key to be considered for these prestigious awards.
Emi Day of Cascade High School, Chloe Kim of Jackson High School, and Elan Yang of Heatherwood Middle School each earned both a Gold Key and an American Visions Award, a distinction that represents an outstanding level of artistic achievement and places their work among the top submissions in the region.
“These awards highlight the creativity and dedication of our students and the educators who support them every day,” Superintendent Ian B. Saltzman said. “We are proud to see Everett Public Schools students recognized at such a prestigious regional level.”
The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are the nation’s longest running and most prestigious recognition program for creative teens.
March 3, 2026
Everett Schools, Artwork in Everett