Centreville, MD — Queen Anne’s County Public Schools (QACPS) is proud to announce a historic achievement in the 2024 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, with students from Kent Island High School (KIHS) and Queen Anne’s County High School (QACHS) earning an impressive array of honors.
Kent Island High School (KIHS):
- Total Entries: 94
- Awards Earned:
- 16 Regional Gold Keys
- 13 Silver Keys
- 34 Honorable Mentions
- The district’s second ever National Gold Medalist, Jackson Powell
Queen Anne’s County High School (QACHS):
- Total Entries: 45
- Awards Earned:
- 8 Regional Gold Keys
- 4 Silver Keys
- 13 Honorable Mentions
- The district’s first National Silver Medalist and New York Life Award recipient, Casey Johnson
In total, QACPS students submitted 139 entries, garnering 24 Gold Keys, 17 Silver Keys, and 47 Honorable Mentions. The district is particularly proud of its two National Medalists, Jackson Powell from KIHS and Casey Johnson from QACHS, whose exceptional talent has brought national recognition to our schools.
QACPS continues to foster environments where artistic and literary talents can thrive. Enjoy this 3-minute YouTube video featuring the award-winning QACPS artists and their artwork.