MCPS Sustainability Poster Contest:
2026 Gallery Live, 2027 Submissions Open

The MCPS Sustainability and Compliance Team (SCT) is celebrating all first-place category winners of the 2026 Sustainability Poster Contest across the system whose artwork highlights energy conservation, waste reduction, and environmental stewardship.

2026 First-Place Winners:

Grades K-2: Lilian Miyong Torres, Grade 2, Glenallen Elementary School
Grades 3-5: Abubakev Wardak, Grade 4, Somerset Elementary School
Grades 6-8: Remi Ojo-Ade, Grade 7, Briggs Chaney Middle School
Grades 9-12: Haley Chiou, Grade 9, Richard Montgomery High School
Digital Art: Ava Wisotzky, Grade 10, Albert Einstein High School
Staff: Katherine Hess, Classroom Teacher, Seneca Valley High School

Explore the full gallery:

Visit the For Students page on our brand-new website to view the complete gallery of winning artwork from all of our category winners!

Why it matters:

Visual art makes environmental goals relatable for the entire school community. This contest drives real impact because it:

Gives young people a platform to speak out on climate issues.
Encourages classmates to build sustainable habits together.
Blends creative expression with real-world advocacy to prepare students for lifelong leadership.

What’s Next?

The submission period for the 2027 Sustainability Poster Contest is officially open! This gives students plenty of lead time to brainstorm, design, and submit their artwork.

Submission Deadline: April 5, 2027
Eligibility: All MCPS K-12 students (and staff!)
Accepted Formats: Digital art and traditional media (drawings, paintings, collage)
Themes: Energy conservation, recycling, waste reduction, environmental sustainability

Full contest details, including official guidelines and entry forms are available on our website.

Ava Wisotzky, Grade 10, Albert Einstein High School
(Category: Digital Art)

Haley Chiou, Grade 9, Richard Montgomery High School
(Category: Grades 9-12)