Congressman Glenn Grothman is inviting Wisconsin students in grades 6-12 from Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District to enter this essay contest that aims to encourage patriotic values and celebrate democracy, while also helping students develop their critical thinking and writing skills.
The winner for each age division will receive an American flag flown over the U.S. Capitol and their essay published in the Congressional Record and displayed in the Congressman’s Washington, D.C., and Fond du Lac District offices.
Essay Contest Groups
Group 1: 6th – 8th Grade Students
Group 2: 9th – 12th Grade Students
Essay Prompts
Group 1 (6th-8th): What makes our country strong and what can we do to strengthen it?
Group 2 (9th-12th): What do you value about our American Constitutional Republic and what are your hopes for its future?
Essay expectations: Student submissions should be single spaced, 12 pt font, not to exceed 750 words. The use of generative AI or large language models is strictly prohibited and can result in disqualification.
Submission Details
Submission Deadline: July 31st, 2026, at 11:59pm.
Submission Method: Send completed essay to RepGrothmanAmerica250EssayContest@mail.house.gov.
In your email, please include: First and last name, name of school, home address, & attach PDF or DOCX.
If you have any questions, please contact my Fond Du Lac office at (920) 907-0624 or email RepGrothmanAmerica250EssayContest@mail.house.gov.
