The contest starts on Friday, January 13. To enter the contest, answer each question below and upload your essay by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 17, 2023. If you have any questions, please call Mamie Hixon at 850-433-3324. [NOTE: this is a "landline" and cannot take texts.]
Cash Prizes!!!
- Grades 4 - 5: $100 - 1st place, $50 - 2nd place, $25 - 3rd place
- Grades 6 - 8: $100 - 1st place, $50 - 2nd place, $25 - 3rd place
- Grades 9 -12: $200 - 1st place, $100 - 2nd place, $50 - 3rd place
Winners will be selected on Friday, March 17, 2023. Winning entries will be published.
Requirements
The essay must be 250-350 words for grades 4 - 5; and 300-600 words for grades 6 - 8 and 9 -12. The essay must be well-written and persuasive.
Judges will review entries for content, expression, originality, and overall style. Judges will also consider vocabulary, punctuation, grammar, and spelling.
Essays must be typed, double spaced, with 12 pt. Times New Roman or 12 pt. Arial font. Student must include their student number and grade at the top of their essay.
Note: Students in grades 4-5 may submit neat, handwritten entries by scanning and uploading their essays using this form. All other grades must submit typed entries.
Students should write their essays without the help of others.
Eligibility
Students in Escambia County Public Schools in Grades 4 - 5, 6 - 8, and 9 -12.