1st-6th graders invited to enter 2026 Lyme disease art contest

Pennsylvania students in first through sixth grades are invited to enter the 2026 Lyme Art Contest by creating a short video or poster focusing on the theme: “Protect. Check. Remove.”

The annual contest helps students, Scout troops and community youth programs learn how to prevent Lyme disease by educating them about ticks, including where they live, how to prevent bites and how to remove ticks that do bite.

Pennsylvania has one of the highest annual counts of Lyme disease cases in the nation, which further emphasizes the importance of teaching children about tick awareness and prevention measures, said state Rep. Chad Reichard (R-Franklin).

The deadline for entries is Friday, March 13. Readers may click here for details.