A Panther Valley Intermediate School student’s artwork was selected as one of 13 student pieces that will be showcased in the 2025 Pennsylvania Attorney General Drug-Free calendar.

Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the winners of the 28th Annual Drug-Free Calendar Contest on Wednesday in Harrisburg.

“Our annual calendar contest is about celebrating the talents of our incredible students and empowering young people to make smart, safe choices,” Henry said. “Combating the addiction epidemic continues to be one of my top priorities, and a big part of our collaborative approach is education to deter young people from experimenting or trying illegal substances. This calendar allows our students to be leaders in conveying messaging that can save lives and keep people healthy.”

Among the winners was Violet Uher of Lansford, whose drawing will be featured the month of October. The calendar is distributed statewide in the effort to educate the public about the dangers of drug use.

Uher submitted her work in October, when fifth-grade students across the state created an original piece that illustrates a drug-free message.

Violet’s artwork depicted a fall scene with the message “Don’t fall for drugs.”

The winners were chosen from over 1,800 submissions from 402 schools in 43 counties, based on the artists’ creativity, ability to illustrate, and inclusion of a drug-free message. Each selected student will receive a certificate and a $529 contribution to their Pennsylvania 529 College Savings Program, which is supervised by the Pennsylvania Treasury Department.

The drug-free calendar contest is funded through the Community Drug Abuse Prevention Fund. Fines and penalties collected from certain offenses, such as driving under the influence, contribute to the fund.

Agents and specialists from the Office of Attorney General visit schools throughout the year to meet with children to educate them about the importance of staying drug free. The programs feature customized lessons, interactive presentations and messages speaking directly to the audience.

To see the calendar, visit https://tinyurl.com/AGCalendar2025.