Aug. 24, 2002 – The deadline for submitting suggestions for the theme contest announced earlier this summer has been extended to Friday, Aug. 30, to boost student participation. the contest is open to public school students, grades 4 – 12. Submissions to the contest should be no longer than one line and capture the student's creative view of his/her overall educational experience. All entries should include the student's name, date of birth, address, contact number, grad school and principal's name.
Students are asked to drop off their entries at the Commissioner's Office at 2133 Hospital Street, Christiand or the Curriculum Center at Kingshill.
Entries may also be faxed to 773-4624, to the attention of Mr. Anthony Mills).
As an added incentive, the Department solicited prized from local businesses for the contest so that students will become as creative as possible and be rewarded for their efforts. The author of the theme selected will receive a grand prize worth $500 in school supplies, books and other merchandise.
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