Poetry Out Loud

Acadia Parish  |  Evangeline Parish  |  Iberia Parish  |  Lafayette Parish  |  St. Landry Parish  |  St. Martin Parish  |  St. Mary Parish  |  Vermilion Parish

Open to all High School students!

Read, Recite,

& Share Your Voice

Poetry Out Loud is a national arts education program that encourages the study of great poetry by offering free educational materials and a dynamic competition for high school students across the country.

This program helps students master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn about literary history and contemporary life.

This program is open to all high school-aged students in the 8-parish region of Acadiana: Acadia Parish, Evangeline Parish, Iberia Parish, Lafayette Parish, St. Landry Parish, St. Martin Parish, St. Mary Parish, &  Vermilion Parish

Important Dates

    1.  Hold a school or class competition by winter break. Deadline to for student names in Regional Competition: December 19, 2025
    2. Regional Competition at AcA: Saturday, January 10, 2026
    3. State Competition: Thursday, February 26th | Baton Rouge, LA
    4. National Competition: April 27-29, 2026 | Washington, D.C.
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