News Release
For Immediate Release
November 20, 2024
Contact
Gina Patterson, executive director
434-295-8722 or gina@vsba.org
2024 VSBA High School Student Video Contest Winners Announced
Charlottesville, VA – Today, the Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) celebrated the creativity and voices of Virginia’s high school students as it announced the winners of its 13th Annual High School Student Video Contest. This year’s theme, “Kindness,” inspired students from across the Commonwealth to submit 30-second videos showcasing unique perspectives on the power of kindness in three categories: Random Acts of Kindness, Kindness and Mental Health, and Kindness in Sports. The winners, selected from 28 impressive entries, were revealed at the VSBA Annual Convention’s opening session in Williamsburg, VA, where the winning videos were showcased for an audience of educational leaders. Thank you to Haney Phinyowattanchip for sponsoring this year’s awards.
Category – Random Acts of Kindness:
Winner: “Sign of Kindness” https://youtu.be/7LtH_VMhLoE
Clover Hill High School (Chesterfield County Public Schools)
Honorable Mention: “Kindness Sprouts” https://youtu.be/zf1_oeapb5g
Arlington Career Center (Arlington County Public Schools)
Category – Kindness and Mental Health:
Winner: “Overflow” https://youtu.be/mE1YAXxib34
Varina High School (Henrico County Public Schools)
Honorable Mention: “It’s Going to Be OK!” https://youtu.be/UZFut38NFSg
Petersburg High School (Petersburg City Public Schools)
Category – Kindness in Sports
Winner: “Kindness Goes a Long Way” https://youtu.be/ZSd0F1LpWIY
Telecommunications Center (Newport News City Public Schools)
Honorable Mention: “Prince George High School Kindness in Sports” https://youtu.be/m-1Az5lEQb8
Prince George High School (Prince George County Public Schools)
The video contest encouraged students to explore kindness in meaningful ways, whether through individual projects, small groups, or class collaborations. Videos were judged on topic relevance, production quality, creativity, and insight. Open to all public high school students across Virginia, the contest limited each school division to one entry, resulting in a selection of some of the most creative and impactful work from students statewide.
About the Virginia School Boards Association
The Virginia School Boards Association, a voluntary, nonpartisan organization of Virginia school boards, promotes excellence in public education through advocacy, training, and services. The Association offers conferences, information, training, and counseling designed to meet the needs of the Commonwealth’s educational leaders.
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