News Release
For Immediate Release
November 19, 2025
Contact
Gina Patterson, Executive Director
434-295-8722 or gina@vsba.org
2025 VSBA High School Student Video Contest Winners Announced
Charlottesville, VA – The Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) proudly recognized the creativity and talent of high school students from across the Commonwealth with the announcement of the winners of its 14th Annual High School Student Video Contest. Centered around the theme “Champions for Impact in Public Education,” this year’s contest invited students to produce 30-second videos celebrating the power or public education through three categories: Champions in Our School, Our Champion Stories, and Community of Champions. From 30 outstanding submissions, the winning entries were unveiled during the Opening General Session of the VSBA Annual Convention in Williamsburg, Virginia, where they were presented to an audience of educational leaders. The VSBA extends its appreciation to Haney Phinyowattanchip, PLLC, for sponsoring this year’s awards.
Category – Champions in Our School:
Winner: “Me in Four” https://youtu.be/_YuLmaMBdAA
John Handley High School (Winchester City Public Schools)
Honorable Mention: “Are You a Champion?” https://youtu.be/EF941XC5OXE
Westmoreland High School (Westmoreland County Public Schools)
Category – Our Champion Stories:
Winner: “Champions are Everywhere” https://youtu.be/XJtkG-UfSGE
Arlington Career Center (Arlington County Public Schools)
Honorable Mention: “One Word” https://youtu.be/WeKxE5zCrkQ
Central High School (King and Queen County Public Schools)
Category – Community of Champions:
Winner: “The City of Champions: The Hopewell Story” https://youtu.be/7tN5LpqV98Q
Hopewell High School (Hopewell City Public Schools)
Honorable Mention: “Community of Champions” https://youtu.be/i91d-UgwPsg
Clover Hill High School (Chesterfield County Public Schools)
The video contest invited students to highlight what it means to be a Champion for Impact in Public Education – those who inspire, uplift, and create positive change within their schools and communities. Entries were judged on theme relevance, creativity, production quality, and insight. Open to public high school students in VSBA member divisions, the contest allowed one submission per division, resulting in some of the most compelling student storytelling from across Virginia.
About the Virginia School Boards Association
The Virginia School Boards Association, a voluntary, nonpartisan organization of Virginia school boards, promotes excellence in public education through advocacy, training, and services. The Association offers conferences, information, training, and counseling designed to meet the needs of the Commonwealth’s educational leaders.
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