To Our Elementary School Families

America 250 Isaac Southwell Mancelona Public Schools is honored to congratulate Isaac Southwell, an 8th-grade student at Mancelona Middle School, on being named a 2026 awardee in America250’s America’s Field Trip contest! This national competition celebrates students whose writing and artwork showcase their unique perspectives and creativity. Isaac’s essay was selected as one of only 250 winning entries from more than 10,000 submissions nationwide, an incredible accomplishment that highlights his talent and exceptional writing skills. We are proud to see him representing Mancelona Middle School and the State of Michigan on a national stage. Please join us in congratulating Isaac on this outstanding achievement! Learn more about America250 and explore some of the winning entries at https://america250.org/.../americas-field-trip-2026.../ Isaac's essay: https://docs.google.com/.../10AYUzd6jxqGf318nsyll.../edit...