A $2,500 prize is at stake for a national elementary school contest

OMAHA, Neb. — WoodmenLife is sponsoring the "America Is…" Video Contest, which aims to get elementary school students excited about their country and to show pride in their school and their community.

By sharing a 30 to 60-second video on the topic "What America means to me," students and school representatives across the nation have the opportunity to win up to $2,500 for their school. The videos will be viewed on WoodmenLife’s Facebook page, Facebook.com/WoodmenLife, where the public can vote for their favorite. Prizes will be awarded to the top three videos with the most online votes. Visit Woodmen’s page for information on other prizes awarded.

With today’s shrinking school budgets, finding money for classroom technology, special projects or extracurricular activities can be a challenge. WoodmenLife offers this opportunity for schools to earn money for classroom activities, sports equipment, field trips or other items. All elementary school classroom teachers, band directors, coaches, principals and school-affiliated organizations are eligible to participate in the contest.

Beginning Monday, April 2, school representatives can enter their video on the WoodmenLife Facebook video contest tab through 12 p.m. CDT on Thursday, April 26. Facebook fans will then cast their vote for their favorite videos starting Monday, April 30, through 12 p.m. CDT on Friday, May 11. The contest winners will be announced on Monday, May 14 via Facebook and Twitter.

This article originally appeared on Santa Rosa Press Gazette: A $2,500 prize is at stake for a national elementary school contest