2026 SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN
Deadline to enter: Monday, March 23 by 8am
The Prize WILL NOT ACCEPT AI-generated content. 
All those entering the contest must attest to the originality of their work.
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Select the image above to submit to WRITING PRIZE

Select the image above to submit to MISCHIEF ARTS PRIZE

About the River Writing Prize
The River Rat Writing Prize seeks to provide a creative outlet and authentic audiences for students at Huron High School. We believe that the student work produced at Huron deserves to be celebrated within our school community and with the community at large. We welcome submissions in a variety of genres and formats. 

The mission of the River Rat Writing Prize is to encourage and foster creative writing within the Huron community by celebrating the exceptional writing of current 9-12 grade students.

About the Mischief Arts Prize
We believe that creative outlets for students are more important than ever... and we want to see you art too! We welcome submissions from Huron High School students of all grade levels and in a variety of genres and formats. 

The mission of the Mischief Arts Prize is to encourage and foster creative visual and aural arts within the Huron community by celebrating the exceptional creativity of current 9-12 grade students.

Publication of Pieces
All winners will be published on the River Rat Writing Prize website. Authors retain all rights to their own work.
Selected entries will be published in our digital literary magazine. Winners will receive public acknowledgement and financial reward for their inspiring work.

We encourage all students to enter one, or both of the competitions.  

​Timeline
Monday, March 23- Submissions for BOTH PRIZES due by 8 a.m. to this website
Friday, April 13- Winners notified

Writing Prize Awards may include​
First Place: $100 
Runner-up: $50 
Honorable Mentions: $20 
9th grade Rising Writer: $20

Mischief Arts Prize Awards may include
First Place: $50 
​Runner-up: $20

​Prize money may be in the form of cash or a gift card.



River Rat Writing Prize - Huron High School - Ann Arbor, Michigan - [email protected]