Pumpkin Carving

Hershey Elementary PK–6 students are invited to show off their creativity in the OPAA! Pumpkin Carving Contest!

Students may participate individually or as a team.

  • 🎃 Create: Carve and decorate your best Jack-O’-Lantern.

  • 📸 Take Photos: Submit a maximum of 3 photos of your finished pumpkin.

  • ✉️ Submit: Email your entry to Robert Sitkovsky, Director of Nutrition Services, at rzsitkovsky@opaafood.com.

  • 📝 Include: Hershey Public Schools, the names of the student(s)/artist(s) who worked on the pumpkin, and your photos.

  • 🏆 Judging: A committee of experienced Jack-O’-Lantern judges will select the top three winners!

  • 📅 Hershey Deadline: All entries must be emailed to Robert by Wednesday, October 27, 2026.

🏆 Winners Receive

The top three entries will receive “gourd-geous” prizes, bragging rights, and may have their creations featured on OPAA!’s social media pages!

Students, start thinking of your most creative, spooky, funny, or unique pumpkin design! 🎃👻

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