Multipure’s Hydration Heroes Contest reveals young imaginations at work, inspiring ideas for ensuring clean drinking water for everyone.

Toxic Girl, Frostbite, and Tony Toxin may sound dangerous—but these villains were invented to protect water. Each one was imagined by a student in the Clark County School District. They were part of Multipure’s Hydration Heroes Art & Essay Contest.

OVER 260 STUDENTS TURN INTO COMIC WRITERS

The contest asked kids in grades K–5 to dream up enemies of clean drinking water. In total, more than 260 entries poured in. While some ideas were scary, others were smart and funny. Every entry had to include art and a short story. These young creators didn’t just draw—they explained their villain’s mission and how to stop it.

CLEAN WATER EDUCATION MADE FUN

Rather than boring lectures, this contest made learning exciting. Students had a reason to care about water safety. By designing villains, they learned how threats like chemicals, waste, and cold can ruin water. In turn, they also learned how to defend it.

THREE STUDENTS EARN TOP PRIZES

🥇 Kirsten Ivory, 3rd grade, Toland International Academy, took first place and $150 for her villain “Toxic Girl.”
🥈 Damian A. Cabello, 2nd grade, Walter Bracken STEAM Academy, earned $100 with “Frostbite.”
🥉 Evan Merino, 4th grade, Roger D. Gehring Academy, won $50 for “Tony Toxin.”

SCHOOLS AND CLASSROOMS WIN TOO

Ms. Rosenberger’s 3rd grade class at John S. Park Elementary earned the Top Classroom Award. They got $300 and a visit from Dewey the Clean Water Superhero. Their “Hydration Party” will celebrate teamwork and creativity.
Top schools also received cash for submitting the most entries:
🥇 Roger Gehring Elementary – $1,700
🥈 Gwendolyn Woolley Elementary – $1,500
🥉 Toland International Academy – $1,200

TIMED WITH NATIONAL DRINKING WATER WEEK

Multipure launched the contest during National Drinking Water Week, May 4–10. This national event highlights the importance of clean water. So, the contest’s timing was perfect. It gave families, teachers, and kids a reason to talk about water protection.

EXPO SPOTLIGHTS STUDENT ENTRIES

Every winning piece was shown at the Las Vegas Science & Technology Festival’s Giant Expo. Attendees saw colorful posters, creative stories, and proud students. It wasn’t just about fun—it showed that kids can understand big issues.

NEW COMIC BOOK FEATURES STUDENT IDEAS

Multipure created the contest to help launch a new comic book. Future issues will include villains like Toxic Girl and Tony Toxin. This way, student ideas become part of a lasting story. Each comic will teach readers about how to protect our water.

BUILDING WATER AWARENESS YOUNG

By using fun contests and comics, Multipure is raising awareness early. Their Hydration Heroes program turns education into action. For these students, it’s not just about drawings—it’s about becoming clean water defenders.

CONTEST SHOWS STUDENTS HAVE BIG IDEAS

This contest proved something important. When given a chance, kids rise to the challenge. Their ideas were bold, smart, and inspiring. Most of all, they proved that even young voices can speak up for clean water Just Now News.

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