Today, MISD received the following information that we wanted to let everyone know about the NAACP MLK Essay Contest.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 19, 2023

MLK Student Essay Entries Due January 5

The NAACP Marshall - Harrison County Branch invites your students to enter the MLK Essay Writing Contest on the theme: Living the Dream: It Starts with Me, Spreading Hope, Courage and Unity. Winners are to be presented at the MLK Banquet on January 15th at 6:30pm.

First place awards to be given in three grade-level categories: 3-6 Grade, Middle, and High School. Entries must be received by January 5th by 4:00 pm.

For more information, contact Hazel L. Phillips (318-560-5530) or Deloris Butler (903-407-7842).