06/06/2026
🖊️ Calling all young writers! 🖊️
As America prepares to celebrate its 250th Anniversary, WV News is inviting students to share their thoughts in our America's 250 Essay Contest!
Essay Topic: "What America Means to Me"
🏆 Grand Prize: $250
📰 Winning essay published in the WV News Weekend edition and online
📚 Open to students who have completed 8th grade through recent high school graduates, including public, private, and homeschool students
✍️ Maximum 850 words
📅 Submission Deadline: June 24
🎉 Winner Announced: July 4
This is your chance to reflect on our nation's history, values, and future while sharing your unique perspective.
Enter today and view complete contest rules in the comments below:
Your voice. Your America. Our future.