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Hispanic Heritage Month Contest

Contest is only open to EBRPSS students.

September 15th through October 15th, we recognize and celebrate the culture, music, language, food, accomplishments, of our Hispanic Heritage!  Thus, let’s have some fun while we listen to great music, eat delicious food, learn about Hispanic leaders and pioneers, and celebrate the many accomplishments and contributions of our Hispanic Individuals and Communities!

Four (1st place) Student Winners (HS, MS, ES (K-2 and 3-5)) will receive a $25 gift card and a certificate of achievement. The winners and their schools will be featured in district social media posts and we will visit the schools of the winners to take pictures.  Good Luck Everyone!!

High School Students (9-12):

*Essay: between 250-500 words (English or Spanish)

Choose one:
Topic: Who is my Role Model?  or Who do I look up to?  Why?
Topic: What Hispanic Heritage Month Means to Me
Topic: How I Will Give Back to My Community

Format: Handwritten or Typed: 12 Font, Times New Roman

Must Include: Essay Title, Student Name, School Name, Grade, ESL Instructional Specialist (if applicable)

Middle School Students (6-8):

*Drawing, Essay or Poem: between 50 and 300 words (English or Spanish)

Choose one:
Topic: My Hispanic Community: What It Means to Me
Topic: My Culture, Mi Cultura
Topic: What do I want to be when I grow up? 

Format: Handwritten or Typed: 12 Font, Times New Roman

Must Include: Essay Title, Student Name, School Name, Grade, ESL Instructional Specialist (if applicable)

Elementary School Students (K-2) (3-5):

*Drawing/Picture: In color.  It can have words/sentences/paragraphs (encouraged: English or Spanish) (optional)

Choose one:
Topic: What do I want to be when I grow up?
Topic: My Hispanic Family and Friends 
Format: Standard Copy Paper (8×11).  Please, no lines

Must Include: (on the back of the sheet or on a separate notecard attached with paperclip) Student Name, School Name, Grade, Homeroom Teacher, ESL Instructional Specialist (if applicable)

Please submit all entries via homeroom teacher for ESL Department/IRC by October 2, 2024.

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3 Responses

  1. Good Afternoon,

    Where do students answer the prompt or participate in the contest, where do they submit the information for the Hispanic Heritage Contest? Where does the homeroom submit the information after they turn it into their homeroom?

    1. Teachers can submit all entries via Pony to the ESL Department/IRC by October 2nd (to allow time to be delivered). Entries may also be dropped off at the IRC. ESL District Coaches can pick up entries if available (please email: Ms. Harleaux, Ms. Turner, Ms. Tubre, Mr. Bateman). Submissions will not be accepted after October 4th. Winners will be announced the week of October 7th.

  2. Hello,
    How can I contact the person who can pick up the entries?
    Several kids are participating in my class.
    Thanks

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