Inspiration can strike anywhereâfrom math class and the art room to the library or your kitchen table! All Virginia Kâ12 public school students are invited to enter the 10th Annual Thank a Teacher Art Contest, presented by the Virginia Lottery and The Supply Room.
From October 19 through November 23, 2026, students can create original artwork inspired by the teachers who make a difference in their lives. Teachers of all subjects and grade levels can join the fun by making the contest a classroom activity, incorporating it into a lesson or sharing it as an optional at-home project.
Three students will winâone each at the elementary, middle and high school levels. Each winner will receive a $200 gift card, and their school will receive a $2,000 credit to The Supply Room!
View Contest Details and How to Enter
Plan Ahead for Teacher Appreciation Week
Thereâs another way to say thank you! Beginning October 19, schools and PTAs can pre-order 2027 Thank a Teacher thank-you notes so students and families are ready to celebrate their favorite educators during Teacher Appreciation Week.