Eighth grade student David Swigart was awarded the prize for Visual Arts, while seventh grader Ridhi Sahani was awarded the prize for Literature. Eighth grade student Yossi Korman-Glaser was awarded the prize for Music. Eighth grade students swept the Photography category, with Lillia McEnaney awarded first place, Caylin Trickey awarded second place, and Erica Benoit awarded third.

 NMS Principal Diane Sherlock gave each student a certificate for their winning work. NMS PTA President Mary Ann Jacob said the PTA wants to recognize all the students for their participation, thank Reed Intermediate School parent Carol Wakeman and NMS parent Katherine Kohrman for arranging the judges, and thank the art staff at NMS for their support. The top student placed in each category will participate in the state PTA contest and compete against other middle school students in their categories.