SISD Names Winners in 2025 Holiday Art Contest

Sherman ISD is celebrating the season with a holiday card showcasing student artwork! The contest challenged students to capture the sights and spirit of the winter and holiday season in their art.

Dozens of pieces were submitted and judged by central staff, visitors and members of the Board of Trustees, and the first, second and third place winners in elementary and secondary categories were selected.

Their artwork is featured on the front and back of printed holiday cards Sherman ISD mailed to city and community leaders, district partners, surrounding districts and more.

Congratulations to all of the winners! Sherman ISD is excited to celebrate the imagination and skill of its young artists and is proud to share students’ hard work with the broader Bearcat community. Students were recognized at the December 15 Board of Trustees meeting.

Elementary Winners

Chris Arellano, fourth grader at Dillingham Elementary, won first place in the elementary contest and is featured on the cover of the elementary card. His art teacher is Ms. Tabetha Little.

Katherine Menjivar Mendez, fifth grader at Dillingham Elementary, placed second in elementary. Her art teacher is Ms. Tabetha Little.

Zihe Iheanacho, fourth grader at Parker Elementary, was awarded third place in elementary. His art teacher is Ms. Arielle Wilcott.

Secondary Winners

Kyler Ybarra, sophomore at Sherman High, won first place in the secondary contest and is featured on the cover of the secondary card. Her art teacher is Ms. Sherry Young.

Chris Cantrell, freshman at Sherman High, placed second in secondary. His art teacher is Ms. Jessica Meek.

Cassidy Frimann, eighth grader at Piner Middle, was awarded third place in secondary. Her art teacher is Mr. William Raschendorfer.