THE FOLLOWING OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT
Several contests are open to all students grades 6-12 that offer both monetary prizes and scholarship money.
Please see your social studies teacher for more information.
Law Day 2026 Art Contest for Grades 9-12
Theme - “The Rule of Law and the American Dream”
Sponsored by The Office for Justice Initiatives and the Historical Society of the New York Courts
The Office for Justice Initiatives and the Historical Society of the New York Courts invite high school students in New York State to participate in an art contest celebrating the American Bar Association’s 2026 Law Day theme “The Rule of Law and the American Dream.” This contest invites students to showcase their creativity while exploring how the rule of law empowers us to pursue our dreams. Entries are due by March 20, 2026. For more information, click here.
Law Day 2026 Poster Contest for Grades 2-8
Theme - “The Rule of Law and the American Dream”
Sponsored by the Suffolk County Bar Association
The 2026 Law Day theme reminds us that no person is above the law, that we have the right to live our lives as freely as possible, and that we can pursue our dreams. This theme encourages us to reflect on how the rule of law ensures all Americans can fulfill their dreams. Entrants will create a poster (drawing, painting, mixed media, etc.) that reflects this year’s theme. Prizes will be given for first, second, and third place on May 4th at 6 pm at the Suffolk County Bar Association (SCBA) Annual Meeting. Winners will be notified in advance of the meeting via email so that they can plan to attend the meeting. Entries are due via email to LawDaySCBA@gmail.com no later than April 1, 2026. For more information, click here.
Bill of Rights Institute - MyImpact Challenge
A civic engagement contest open to middle and high school students. Each submission must include the following:
- An essay of up to 1,200 words expressing how the student's project furthers:
At least one Civic Virtue as defined in the Bill of Rights Institute's “Principles and Virtues.”
At least one Founding Principle as defined in the Bill of Rights Institute's “Principles and Virtues.”
A report of up to 2,000 words detailing a student’s completed or in-progress civic engagement project. Report must include the following components.
The inspiration for the project.
The project plan.
Details of the project’s execution
At least two examples of the project’s demonstrated impact on the community.
How the student(s) grew in understanding of the role of Civic virtue, knowledge of their communities, and their ability to support or impact them.
Visual documentation of the student’s project.
The contest is designed for one student per entry, but groups of up to five students may submit as a single group entry. Cash prizes will be awarded. Prizes awarded to group entries will be split evenly between entrants.
Deadline: May 18, 2025
For more information, visit: https://billofrightsinstitute.org/my-impact-challenge
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