2025 Youth Expression Contest – Black History Month
The City of Trotwood, Ohio is hosting an expression contest for City of Trotwood students for Black History Month! 
Students in grades 3 – 12 from ALL schools within the City of Trotwood are encouraged to submit an original expression piece of their desire, inspired by the theme: “African-Americans and labor” (https://asalh.org/black-history-themes/) Submissions will be divided into three groups: 3rd – 5th grade, 6th – 8th grade, & 9th – 12th grade. There will be 3 winners selected from each group.
1st place – $75
2nd place – $50
3rd place – $25
Contest entries must be submitted to Charles Wheeler III, Parks & Recreation Marketing Coordinator, via email at chwheeler@trotwood.org, by Friday, February 22, 2025. Submissions must be original work and include the student’s name, school, grade, and parent’s contact information.