CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 2 -- West Virginia State Treasurer Larry Pack issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2025: * * * Treasurer Pack Announces New Timeline for 19th Annual SMART529 'When I Grow Up' Statewide Essay Contest Entries must be submitted by Friday, December 12 to qualify * State Treasurer Larry Pack announced today the statewide 2025-2026 SMART529 "When I Grow Up" student and teacher essay contest will be adjusted to accommodate the current academic year, instead   more