gingerbread houses

PULASKI COUNTY, Ark. -- Students from Pulaski County Special School District participated in the 35th Annual Gingerbread Extravaganza through Treatment Homes, Inc. 

Students in Pre-K through 5th grade were eligible to compete in the holiday coloring contest and students in grades kindergarten through 12th grade were eligible to compete in a gingerbread house decorating contest. The winners were announced at 35th Annual Gingerbread Extravaganza event on Sunday, December 11 at the Arkansas State Capitol. 

The following students from PCSSD elementary schools won prizes in the coloring contest:

Category Pre-K - 1st Grade
2nd Place - Isla Richardson
Kindergarten, Robinson Elementary

Category Pre-K - 1st Grade
Honorable Mention - Madelyn Beach
1st Grade, Baker Elementary

Category 2nd - 3rd Grade
1st Place - Joplin Harrell
2nd Grade, Chenal Elementary

Category 2nd - 3rd Grade
3rd Place - Almetrica Cartwright
2nd Grade, William Jefferson Clinton Elementary

Category 2nd - 3rd Grade
Honorable Mention - Emeile Hastings
2nd Grade, Chenal Elementary

Category 4th - 5th Grade
Honorable Mention - Grace Blagg
5th Grade, William Jefferson Clinton Elementary

Treatment Homes, Inc. is a private nonprofit organization that provides therapeutic foster care for children with emotional or behavioral problems.  The Gingerbread Extravaganza is the organization's annual fundraiser.