| With the hustle and bustle of the holidays behind us and classrooms settling back into their normal swing of things, it’s a perfect time to spark student creativity. The Thank a Teacher Art Contest, sponsored by the Virginia Lottery, is still open for a few more weeks—an easy, engaging activity for the new year, whether you run it in-class or assign it as a take‑home project. |
| 🖌️ Contest Details: Who Can Enter: All K–12 public school students in Virginia Entry Deadline: February 2, 2026 How to Enter: Visit thankateacherva.com to submit artwork online 🏆 Prizes: One winner will be selected from each grade level: Elementary School Middle School High School Each winner will receive: A $200 Visa® gift card $2,000 in art supplies for their school’s art department (courtesy of The Supply Room) Their artwork featured on hundreds of thousands of thank-you notes distributed to teachers across Virginia during National Teacher Appreciation Week in May |
