Got something to say or celebrate? Share your opinions, achievements, creative work, and more — from school plays and club projects to science articles and our writing prompts— and get your voice heard by the whole community.
Student Stories is a place for students to share their voice with Santa Cruz County. See below for how to submit!
Students share their opinions, achievements, awards and more. Read their thoughts here:
STories authored by students
Unsung Santa Cruz: Student Edition
Unsung Santa Cruz 2026 Journalism Scholarshop top three winners:
Students from all over Santa Cruz County entered our Journalism Scholarship which highlights an unsung hero from the Santa Cruz County community. The 2026 winners have been chosen and they are published here.
2026 Student Journalism Finalists
Unsung Santa Cruz 2025 Journalism Scholarship top three winners:
Students from all over Santa Cruz County entered our Journalism Scholarship which highlights an unsung hero from the Santa Cruz County community. The 2025 winners have been chosen and they are published here.
Unsung Santa Cruz: Student Edition
Unsung Santa Cruz 2024 Journalism Scholarship top three winners:
Students from all over Santa Cruz County entered our Journalism Scholarship which highlights an unsung hero from the Santa Cruz County community. The 2024 winners have been chosen and they are published here.
Unsung Santa Cruz 2024 Journalism Scholarship finalists:
Unsung Santa Cruz: Previous years stories
2023 Student Journalism Scholarship Finalists
Want to share your voice?
Reach out to Jamie Garfield, Director of Student & Community Engagement jamie@lookoutlocal.com with your thoughts and ideas