CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is reminding schools and parents of the upcoming deadline for this year’s “Kids Kick Opioids” public service announcement contest – Friday, April 13.
The contest engages elementary and middle school students in designing a PSA that raises awareness about prescription painkiller abuse. Potential submissions may be a poem, drawing, letter or anything that would promote awareness.
“I continue to be impressed by the creativity of our students,” Morrisey said. “This contest uniquely equips elementary and middle school students across our state with the chance to have a voice in reducing opioid abuse and ultimately saving lives. I appreciate everyone who has participated thus far and will submit entries in the days to come. Together we will make a difference.”
Students can work individually or in groups. The top submission will appear as the Attorney General’s next statewide newspaper PSA. Regional winners will be displayed in the Capitol.
Contest entries must be submitted by April 13 by mail to the Attorney General’s Office at 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. State Capitol Building 1, Room 26-E, Charleston, WV 25305, or sent by email to AGPSA.contest@wvago.gov.
Nearly 900 West Virginians lost their lives to a drug overdose in 2016, many of which were opioid related.