Poetry Out Loud

Nation-wide Poetry Program

Poetry Out Loud is a nation-wide program, originally created by the National Endowment for the Arts, that encourages high school students to learn about great poetry through memorization and performance, culminating at the national finals.  Students compete for awards, scholarships, and prizes.

Santa Cruz County Competition is Tuesday, February 7, 2023, from 6:30-8:00 PM!

Interested students and teachers can contact Visual and Performing Arts Coordinator Audrey Sirota at asirota@santacruzcoe.org.

Debi Bodenheimer
Debi Bodenheimer​
Associate Superintendent
Educational Services
(831) 466-5890
Audrey Sirota
Visual and Performing Arts Coordinator
(831) 466-5827