Applications are now being accepted for one of the activities for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the formation of the United States of America.
The 250Commission will plan and orchestrate activities that will honor contributions of all Americans and designing a territorial wide anniversary celebration in observance of our nation’s history. The territorial Commission has adopted the theme, “THE AMERICA in American Samoa.”
The territory’s America250 Commission announces the “America’s Field Trip,” a contest, opened to elementary and high school students.
Entries will display the students perspectives on what America means to them–and earning the opportunity to participate in unforgettable field trip experiences at some of the nation’s most iconic and cultural landmarks.
Elementary School (3rd Grade to 5th grade):
Students may submit artwork, including physical or digital artwork through a high-resolution photo or a short essay (p to 100 words).
Middle School (6th to 8th Grade):
Students may submit artwork or a video (up to two (2) minutes).
High School (9th to 12th Grade):
Students may submit an essay (Up to 1,000 words) or a video (up to two (2) minutes).
The deadline for submitting entries is May 1, 2024.
Turn your entries into your school and the Department of Education will submit them to the nation’s Commission.
You may also call the American Samoa’s Visitors Bureau at 633-9805 for more information.
