Carrie – Alice B. Landrum Middle School

Essay Contest

The Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida are inviting students to participate in the 2026 Hispanic Heritage Month Essay Contest.

This year’s theme is “Celebrating Florida’s Hispanic Heritage.”

Contest Opportunities: Grades 4-12: Submit an essay in English, up to 500 words.

Prizes: Qinners receive a 2-Year Florida College Plan Scholarship and a $200 school supply gift card.

The contest is open to all Florida students, including those attending public, charter, private, virtual, and homeschool programs.

Submission Deadline: Monday, September 21, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.

For complete contest rules, entry forms, and submission details, visit: www.FloridaHispanicHeritage.com

We encourage interested students to participate and showcase their creativity while honoring Florida’s rich Hispanic heritage!

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Fairness

September Character Counts Pillar: FAIRNESS ⚖️

Fairness is more than treating everyone exactly the same. It’s about providing equal opportunities and treating people with impartiality and respect. Fairness means recognizing that each person may need different support to succeed and making decisions based on what is just, reasonable, and free from favoritism.

This month, let’s challenge ourselves to practice fairness by listening to others, valuing different perspectives, and doing what’s right for everyone.

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