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Inspiring Healthy Choices: Ladue Students’ Artwork Featured in 2026 Healthy Living Calendar
Ladue Schools is proud to celebrate two students whose creativity and messages of wellness have been recognized in the Saint Louis County Department of Public Health’s 2026 Healthy Living Poster/Calendar Contest.
Emma Hoffmann, a fourth-grade student at Conway Elementary School, was selected to represent the month of March, aligning with National Nutrition Month, with her artwork titled “Being Healthy Is Fruit-tastic.” Finley Wright, a fifth-grade student at the Ladue Fifth Grade Center, was chosen to represent the month of August with her piece, “Be Clean for Hygiene.” Both students were selected from more than 700 submissions from across the St. Louis region.
The Healthy Living Poster/Calendar Contest invites students in grades K–12 throughout St. Louis County to create colorful, creative artwork that promotes positive wellness habits. This year’s themes included:
- Healthy hygiene
- Positive ways to reduce and prevent stress
- Staying physically active
- Healthy eating
- Saying no to drugs, alcohol, vaping, and smoking
- Building healthy friendship
Recently, both Emma and Finley were surprised with special visits from representatives of the St. Louis County Department of Public Health. Each student received a full-size poster of her artwork, a 2026 calendar featuring her design, and a gift card to the St. Louis Zoo. Finley was recognized alongside her classmates, principal, assistant principal, and teachers, while Emma celebrated the honor with her school community as well.
Conway Elementary gifted teacher Lindsey Lombardo and Ladue Fifth Grade Center art teacher Brenna Roth were also recognized for their support in submitting the students’ artwork to the contest.
The winning artwork by Emma and Finley is now proudly showcased by the Saint Louis County Department of Public Health and can be viewed on its YouTube channel.
Ladue Schools congratulates Emma Hoffmann and Finley Wright on these outstanding achievements and thanks them for inspiring healthy habits through their creativity. Their work reflects the talent, thoughtfulness, and leadership of our students—and makes us truly #LadueProud.