My Ideal School Contest

Overview

We are pleased to announce the MSBA’s 17th annual “My Ideal School” regional winners. The primary goal of the “My Ideal School” contest is to promote discussion among students and teachers as to how thoughtful design and construction of schools in Massachusetts supports student engagement and 21st century learning.

This contest is open to all first-grade students currently attending a Massachusetts public school and contest submissions were due on Friday, May 1, 2026. In past years, we have received thousands of contest submissions from first graders across the Commonwealth. All of the drawings have been unique and clearly, each child put a lot of hard work and creative thought into their submission.

Regional winners were chosen, each of whom received a special prize generously donated by M&T Bank. The lucky grand prize winner will also have their “My Ideal School” contest picture featured on the cover of the MSBA Annual Report. Winners were honored at a special awards ceremony at the Massachusetts State House on June 11, 2025.

Winners were notified through their school’s administration.

Thank you and we look forward to receiving many creative and thoughtful drawings!