Highlands Grove Student Wins State Art Contest
Posted on 05/27/2026
Highlands Grove Student Noah

Noah Sisson from Highlands Grove Elementary is among the winners of Florida’s America250FL art and essay contest.

Sisson, a fourth grader, won for his artwork titled “Palm Tree Promised Land.” He was recognized with the other contest winners during a reception at the Governor’s Mansion in Tallahassee.

The America250FL art and essay contest was open to students throughout the state. Six students in grades K-5 and eight middle and high school students in grades 6-12 won a college scholarship provided by the Florida Prepaid College Foundation.

America250FL, sponsored by the Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida, celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States.

Congratulations Noah!

Noah with Florida Govenor Ron Desantis