This annual competition inspires Arlington students in grades three through six to pen essays on topics relating to responsible pet ownership.

The contest promotes responsible pet ownership with a variety of topics that include thought-provoking questions for each grade level.

2024 events

• Read the winning essays for 2024
  • Visit the gallery of photos taken at the school visits
• Students in Third through Sixth Grade that Live in Arlington, the Time is Here!
• 2024 Sheri Capehart Animal Essay Contest Open Feb. 5 through March 1, 2024
• 2024 Contest flyer with NEW! essay topics, contest requirements and rules

2023 events

• Arlington City Council Recognizes 2023 Sheri Capehart Animal Essay Contest Winners
  • Visit gallery of photos
• Congratulations to the 2023 Sheri Capehart Animal Essay Contest Winners
  • Visit the gallery of photos taken at the school visits
  • Visit gallery of photos taken at EECU account opening day
• Begin Submitting 2023 Animal Essay Contest Entries Today, Monday, Jan. 9
  
• 2023 Sheri Capehart Animal Essay Contest Kicks Off November 29 

2022 events

• 2022 Sheri Capehart Animal Essay Winners Awarded
  • Visit the gallery of photos from the 2022 Sheri Capehart Animal Essay Contest Awards celebration
  • Photos from Library visit
• Congratulations to the 2022 Sheri Capehart Animal Essay Contest Winners
  • Visit the gallery of photos from the school visits announcing the award winners
• 2022 Sheri Capehart Animal Essay Contest Entry Submissions Begin Monday, January 10
• Ready, Set, Go! The Annual Sheri Capehart Animal Essay Contest Kicks Off Nov. 30!

2021 events

• Congratulations to the 2021 Sheri Capehart Animal Essay Contest Winners
• Photos of essay winners receiving prizes
• Read the winning essays for 2021
• Watch the Q&A with Brittany and Ray video about the Sheri Capehart Animal Essay Contest
• Third through Sixth Grade Students Living in Arlington, Get Ready: The 20th Annual Animal Essay Contest Now Open

2020 events

• 2020 Animal Essay Contest Winners Presented Awards, with Special Honors to Council Representative Capehart 
• Read the winning essays for 2020 
• Congrats to 2020 Arlington Animal Essay Contest Winners!
  • See photos of school visits
• 19th Annual Animal Essay Contest Kicks Off in The American Dream City