America 250 has just announced the second national contest for students in grades 3 – 12 to share what America means to them and the opportunity to earn an unforgettable behind-the-scenes field trip experience or a cash prize. Students may respond to the question “What America Means to Me” in either artwork or writing.
Field trip destinations include the first battlefields in Boston and trips as far as South Carolina, Georgia, Texas and more! The destinations and contest rules are described on the America 250 website at https://america250.org/fieldtrip/rules/
There is plenty of time to enter: the contest ends at 8:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) on March 30, 2026. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!