Student Essay

rules

The Theme for the year will be posted here at the beginning of the contest.

You must be a public, private, charter or home school student in Grades K-12, residing in Orange County.
First place will receive $100, second place $75, and third place $50. Honorable mention essays will also be recognized.
Strive to organize your essay with an introduction, a body with a few key points, and a summary.
Prepare your essay in a document on your computer; then copy and paste your completed essay in the entry form below.
You may wish to read some of the previous contest winners submitted during previous years.
As you work on the draft of your essay, revise it a few times; then invite someone (such as your teacher or a parent) to review your essay for spelling, punctuation, and style before you submit your final essay for the contest.
Select the appropriate category for your essay in the entry form below:
- Elementary (Grades K-2)
- Elementary (Grades 3-5)
- Middle School (Grades 6-8)
- High School (Grades 9-12)
- Special Needs (All Grades)
Just a reminder: Your essay should be a maximum of 1,500 characters (maximum 250 words). (We limit the box to 1500 characters.)
A Mayor’s Trophy will be presented to the school with the MOST entries.
The essays will be reviewed by a panel during the spring and summer, and winners will be announced and awarded during the Week of the Family Awards Dinner in November.

Thank you for participating in our essay contest!