Grades K-12 – $250 Savings Bond Prize – Submit Online or Drop Off
The Red, White and Belchertown Essay Contest is open to students in grades K-12. Each division has its own prompt, from a birthday card to America to big questions about the country’s future. One winner per division receives a $250 savings bond. There is no minimum word count. Submissions are due September 10, 2026.
Submit online or drop off at the Town Manager’s Office, Finnerty House, 1 South Main Street. For full rules and prompts, visit the contest page.
