In honor of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the Office of Information Technology and the SAISD Foundation have teamed up for the third annual Cybersecurity art contest. 

Students had the opportunity to create original works of art that conveyed themes in cybersecurity. 

“SAISD’s cybersecurity poster contest is a fun and engaging way to educate students and our community about the importance of cybersecurity and how to protect themselves online, while recognizing SAISD’s efforts to promote cybersecurity education,” Eva Mendoza, Chief Information Technology Officer, said. “The contest encourages students to research and learn more about the current cyber threats and best practices. These student-created images empower our students to take ownership of their own cyber safety.”

In each grade level category (K-5, 6-8, 9-12), first and second place winners were named, receiving prizes funded by the SAISD Foundation of $50 and $25, respectively. Several honorable mentions were also named for each category and all recognized pieces are rotating through as lock screens on district devices this month.

Please join us in celebrating the following student winners and the educators who support them in their artistic endeavors. Click the thumbnail to see a larger version of each image.

Elementary (K-5): 

Honorable Mention: Stop Cyber Bullying by Lilah G., 4th Grade, Graebner Elementary, Teacher: Celeste Sarabia

2nd Place: Keep Your Password Safe by Aubriella C., 4th Grade, Neal Elementary, Teacher: Sarah Shore

1st Place: No Debo Hablar Con Desconocidos  by Brittany H., 5th Grade, Carvajal Elementary, Teacher: Veronica Ramirez

Middle School (6-8):

Honorable Mention: Be The Shield, Don’t Fall for False Ads by Yaretzy R., 7th Grade, Irving Dual Language Academy, Teacher: Melissa Cazares

2nd Place: Beware of Hackers by Bryan O., 7th Grade, Irving Dual Language Academy, Teacher: Melissa Cazares

1st Place: Cyber War by Bryssa S., 8th Grade, Irving Dual Language Academy, Teacher: Melissa Cazares

 
High School (9-12):

Honorable Mention: Be Careful What You Share Online by Alanis S., 11th Grade, CAST Tech High School, Teacher: Ashley Hauptman

Honorable Mention: Does “Free” = Safe by Quinten M., 10th Grade, Edison High School, Teacher: Mari Boyd

2nd Place: Mysterious Horse by Sakura R., 12th Grade, Edison High School, Teacher: Mari Boyd

1st Place: Sharing is Not Caring by Maya L., 12th Grade, Edison High School, Teacher: Dezarre Boone