The 2017 Paint the Plow campaign has officially kicked off. High school students within district boundaries are invited to paint an Indiana Department of Transportation snowplow blade with original artwork to represent their school. (Photo provided)

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Indiana Department of Transportation announced the kick off of its 2017 Paint the Plow campaign, a community outreach program designed to promote safety and awareness of INDOT’s winter operations all year long.

INDOT’s Fort Wayne district invites high schools within district boundaries to paint an INDOT snowplow blade with original artwork to represent their school.

In addition to being seen in full service during the winter weather months, the blades may be used at events within the school’s community. This is to enhance public awareness, promote safety and foster greater appreciation of both INDOT and the school’s art program.

Paint the Plow is open to all high schools and career and technical schools in: Elkhart, Kosciusko, LaGrange and Whitley counties. Only students who are currently enrolled in the applicant school may participate in the creation, execution and completion of the art project.

Applications and additional program details can be found at: www.in.gov/indot/3427.htm.