Artwork produced by Jeanne Makwamba of Wilson Middle School featuring a student wearing a white jacket and earrings.

VSBA Art Contest Regional Winner: Jeanne Makwamba

Congratulations to Jeanne Makwamba, Wilson Middle School, for being selected as the winner in the Virginia School Boards Association's Valley Regional Art Contest on April 30, 2026.

We'd like to also recognize Alivia Anderson from Stump Elementary School and Emanuelle Kamdem from Stuarts Draft High School on being our local winners.

Please view the complete press release.

(The work of all three students is featured on our website gallery.)