The Arnold & Itkin Foundation invites students from Houston Area Elementary schools to participate in the RESPECT Art Contest. Students are asked to define the word “respect” in two sentences or less and draw a picture to complement their explanation.

The Arnold & Itkin Foundation reviews every entry, and the winning students receive a donation to their school, a contribution to the charity of their choice, and a cash prize for themselves. 

On October 8, 2025, four students from De Zavala MS, Milstead MS, Melillo MS, and Bobby Shaw MS were recognized at the Harris County Civil Courthouse, alongside judge Lauren Reeder. 

Pasadena ISD Art students brought home three 1st place prizes, and one 2nd place prize: 

• 1st place: Frankie S. from Milstead - Pasadena Animal Shelter 

• 1st place: Pablo H. from De Zavala - Galveston Houston Immigrant Project 

• 1st place: Ailani W. from Melillo - Susan G. Komen Foundation 

• 2nd place: Hector M. from Shaw - International Rett Syndrome Foundation 

The district thanks the partners at Arnold & Itkin LLP for making this incredible experience possible for our students.