Students can share what America means to them through essay, poetry, artwork, photography, speech, song, or dance. Entries can reflect their own thoughts, experiences, hopes, traditions, opportunities, challenges, or dreams.
Twenty-eight Finalists will receive $50, and four overall District Winners will receive $100!
Deadline to Submit: October 30, 2026
America 250 Celebration Contest
All second grade students will participate in CogAt/Iowa testing on the following dates:
Grade 2 Gifted & Talented Program
CogAT Day 1: October 6
CogAT Day 2: October 7
Iowa Day 1 (Reading): October 8
Iowa Day 2 (Mathematics): October 9
Todos los estudiantes de segundo grado participarán en las pruebas de CogAt/Iowa en las siguientes fechas:
Programa para superdotados y talentosos de segundo grado
CogAT Día 1: 6 de octubre
CogAT Día 2: 7 de octubre
Iowa Día 1 (Lectura): 8 de octubre
Día 2 de Iowa (Matemáticas): 9 de octubre