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2022 VSBA Annual Convention Contests &amp; Competitions</h3>
<span style="color: #e11a3b;"><strong>2022 VSBA High School Student Video Contest
</strong></span>The Virginia School Boards Association is once again asking Virginia high school students to create a video that expresses their thoughts and ideas about public education. The theme for the 11<sup>th</sup> annual competition, is “Rising Above” Students are invited to submit a 30-second video that conveys the contest theme. The top 3 videos, along with those identified by the judges as honorable mentions, will be posted on VSBA’s YouTube site, and winners will be honored at the VSBA Annual Convention in November.

<strong>PLEASE NOTE</strong>: Only <u>ONE</u> submission per school division will be accepted.

<strong><u>The submission deadline is October 3, 2022</u>.</strong>

**Each student participant listed must complete a Release Form**

<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/VSBAVideoContest2022.pdf">Click Here for More Information</a>

<a href="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/VideoContest_ReleaseForm.pdf">Click Here for the Release Form</a>

If you have any questions, please contact Brittany Moore, VSBA membership services coordinator, at <a href="mailto:brittany@vsba.org">brittany@vsba.org</a> or 434-295-8722 ext. 139.
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Thank You to Our Sponsor:</strong></p>
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<span style="color: #e11a3b;"><strong>2022 VSBA Exhibition of School Architecture Competition
</strong></span>The VSBA Exhibition of School Architecture is held annually in conjunction with the VSBA Annual Convention (November 16-18, 2022), which is attended by over 1,000 school division leaders from across the Commonwealth. The goal of the exhibition is to raise awareness among board members about the relationship between good design and effective teaching and learning. VSBA invites your firm to submit exemplary projects. Projects will be judged, and exceptional projects will garner recognition.

Entries are now being accepted. The application deadline is September 12th and project slides are due by October 3rd. We look forward to seeing what great work you have done in Virginia's schools. Please contact Brittany Moore, VSBA membership services coordinator, at brittany@vsba.org or 434-295-8722 should you have any questions.

<a href="https://files.constantcontact.com/fef3b5da701/e411c06c-b7e2-4f57-8241-6dbea92a1b7d.pdf?rdr=true">Click Here to View the Contest Brochure</a>!
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Thank You to Our Sponsor:</strong></p>
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<span style="color: #e11a3b;"><strong>VSBA 5K Run/Walk</strong></span>
<span class="JsGRdQ">We are looking forward to the 18th Annual VSBA 5K Run/Walk sponsored by Quinn Evans, and co-sponsored by Ascent and DMWPV! The 5K is scheduled to take place Thursday morning of the convention starting at 7:00 am. Awards are presented at the Closing General Session for:</span>
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 	<li><span class="JsGRdQ">Fastest Run (Male and Female Category)</span></li>
 	<li><span class="JsGRdQ">Fastest Walk (Male and Female Category)</span></li>
 	<li><span class="JsGRdQ">Team Spirit</span></li>
 	<li><span class="JsGRdQ">Best Individual Spirit</span></li>
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<p class="_04xlpA direction-ltr align-justify para-style-body"><span class="JsGRdQ">All registrants for the 5K will receive a free t-shirt for participating! You do not want to miss out, so make sure that you register today!</span></p>
<a href="https://register.chronotrack.com/r/66531">Click here to register for your spot in the line up!</a>

For questions or more information, contact Mikaela Coffey, Coordinator of Board Development at <a href="mailto:mikaela@vsba.org">mikaela@vsba.org</a> or 1-800-446-8722.