America 250: Middle School Entries
Theme: Celebrating America
Greenville County Schools students in grades 6–8 are invited to share what America means to them through writing, visual art, photography, speech, song, or dance.
Grades 6–8 Requirements
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Category |
Requirement |
|---|---|
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Essay |
200–300 words |
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Poetry |
12–16 lines |
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Artwork |
2-D: 8½ × 11, 9 × 12, 11 × 14, or 12 × 18 inches; 3-D: maximum 24 × 24 inches. Include an artist statement. |
|
Photography |
Up to 3 photographs with an artist statement. |
|
Speech |
2–3 minutes |
|
Song |
2–3 minutes; include an artist statement. |
|
Dance |
2–3 minutes; include an artist statement. |
Applicants must be logged into their District Google account to submit.
Students submitting artwork or photography must also share their physical entries with their teacher or school by October 30, 2026.