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2026 VSBA Student Video Contest

Virginia School Boards Association
Student Video Contest Submission Form

"Rooted in Public Education"

The Virginia School Boards Association is asking high school students to express their thoughts and ideas around the theme "Rooted in Public Education" through our 15th annual student video contest. Students can choose one of three topics for this year's video contest:
  • Rooted in Learning
  • Public Education in Action
  • Our School, Our Community, Our Future
Each school division is invited to submit one 30-second video that conveys the contest theme and chosen category. The top video selected for each category will be recognized at the VSBA Annual Convention.

The name of the school division, school, principal, and primary contact information should be listed on this submission form. In addition, first and last names must be provided for all of those involved in the production/submission of the video clip (NOTE: Not each student that is on the film).

NOTE: All students that are featured in the video (excluding wide shots of crowds) as well as those working on the video must have their parent/guardian sign a VSBA Student Video Contest Participant Release Form. The form can be found on the second page of the contest information flyer. Submissions will not be considered if there is not a release form attached to the online submission for each participating student.

You can also find the release form here:
https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026VideoContest_ParentConsentForm.pdf

REMINDER: Only ONE submission may be sent per school division. The submission representing each division must be received by 11:59 pm ET on Friday, October 2, 2026. Once the contest closes, our judges will select the top video for each category, which will be announced at the VSBA Annual Convention.

The Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) will not display or release any personal contact information in connection with the submission.

All contest guidelines must be followed and the VSBA retains the right to determine if the submitted entries comply with said rules.

The full guide can be found here:
https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026StudentVideoContest_Guide_FINAL.pdf

The participant understands that the use of the submissions is completely at the discretion of VSBA. VSBA will not make any payment to the participant or any third party for usage of the video.

Each submission and release form must be signed and returned for the video to be judged. All videos must be submitted by Friday, October 2, 2026 for consideration. For more information or questions, email Bella Corbo at bella@vsba.org or call 434-295-8722 ext. 2.
1.School Division (i.e. Division County Public Schools)(Required.)
2.High School Name(Required.)
3.Chosen topic for entry(Required.)
4.Group/Video Title(Required.)
5.Superintendent Name(Required.)
6.Participant Names
Note: This is to include all names of students featured in the video AND who worked on the video (i.e. editing, filming, etc.).(Required.)
7.Primary Contact Information(Required.)
8.I have received confirmation from my division's Superintendent that this is the one entry for my division.(Required.)
9.Student Contest Release Form(s)
Note: Forms are REQUIRED for all students that are featured in the video (excluding wide shots of crowds) and also working on the video. A copy of the release form can be found here:(Required.)
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10.Link to video
Note: The video link must be made "Public" so that it can be viewed by all judges. If the video is unavailable by the deadline, the submission will be disqualified.(Required.)
Questions? Contact Bella Corbo at bella@vsba.org or 434-295-8722 ext. 2.

**This contest is open to all public high school students in the Commonwealth as long as their school board is a current member of the Virginia School Boards Association**