February is Black History Month and we are hosting our annual Door Decorating and Art Contests and encouraging students to enter the statewide Essay Contest hosted by Governor and First Lady DeSantis!
This year's theme is Celebrating Florida's African American Heroes and Their Contributions to Freedom.
Door Decorating Contest
Decorate your classroom door to represent this year's theme: Celebrating Florida's African American Heroes and Their Contributions to Freedom.
Prizes Prizes will be awarded to Elementary, Middle, High, Community School, and School/District Administrator winners!
Door Decorating Submission Guidelines A photo of your door should be e-mailed to OCSDDoorContest@gmail.com. Deadline: February 23, 2024
Art Contest
Create a piece of art that represents this year's theme: Celebrating Florida's African American Heroes and Their Contributions to Freedom.
Prizes
Prizes will be awarded to grades K-3, grades 4-5, grades 6-8, grades 9-12, and Community School winners (one winner from each category)!
Art Contest Submission Guidelines
A photo or digital copy of your artwork should be e-mailed to OCSDPosterContest@gmail.com. Deadline: February 23, 2024
Please complete and include an entry form with your submission!
Florida Department of Education Art and Essay Contest
For information about the Florida Department of Education Black History Month Art and Essay Contests, please visit the FLDOE website!